Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.795822 Operator's Manual page 11

To avoid e ngine problems, empty the
fuel system b efore storage for30days
orlonger. Drain t he gas tank, start the
engine and let i trun until the fuel l ines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season.
Never use engine orcarburetor clean-
erproducts inthe fuel t ank orperma-
nent d amage may occur.
See the STORAGE section foraddition-
alinformation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Push and release the engine ON/
STOP switch. The switch will auto-
matically return to the ON position.
Wait 5 seconds before attempting to
restart unit to allow switch to reset.
ON/OFF Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
_WARNING: Avoid any contact
with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
_1_ _L_/I_ _--_' Starting Position
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle
trigger until the engine has started and
runs.
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6
times.
3. Move the start lever to the START
position.
Handle
Primer Bulb
Start
Muffler
4. This unit has the Sim-pul" starting
system. You do not have to pull the
starter rope handle sharply or brisk-
ly. Pull starter rope handle with a
controlled and steady motion until
engine starts and runs.
5. Allow unit to run for 5 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to
disengage the starting system (start
lever returns to RUN position).
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig-
ger.
2. Pull starter rope handle with a con-
trolled and steady motion while
squeezing throttle trigger until en-
gine starts and runs.
NOTE: Normally, the warm starting
procedure can be used within 5-10
minutes after the unit is turned off. If
the unit sits for more than 10 minutes
without being used, it will be neces-
sary to start the unit by following the
steps under STARTING A COLD EN-
GiNE or following the starting instruc-
tion steps shown on the unit.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
placing the start lever in the RUN posi-
tion. Fully squeeze throttle trigger.
Pull the starter handle repeatedly
while squeezing throttle trigger until
engine starts and runs. This could re-
quire pulling the starter handle many
times, depending on how badly the
unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
CRAFTSMAN ®
CONVERTIBLE
TM
FEATURE
This model is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to
be installed. The optional attachments
are:
Edger ................. 358.79240
Cultivator .............. 358.79241
Blower ................ 358.79242
Brushcutter ............ 358.79244
Pruner ................ 358.79245
&WARNING: Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before re-
moving or installing attachments.
REMOVING ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION: When removing or instal-
ling attachments, place the unit on a
flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
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