Starting / Stopping - Craftsman 104.79212 Operator's Manual

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking
the Oil Level ( p.12).
2. Turn switch to ON position (Fig.14).
NOTE: If your unit is equipped with a spring loaded type
ON/OFF switch, it will always remain in the ON position.
3. Place trimmer rmly on the ground or a very sturdy
work surface. Make sure cutting head is clear of all
objects. Make sure all bystanders are a minimum of
50 feet (15m) away. Do not attempt to start near pilot
lights or any open ame. Do not smoke. Grasp the
starter rope handle with one hand and the handle
pole with the other hand ( Fig.13).
4. With the unit in the starting position, do not squeeze
the throttle control (Fig.14). Then pull the rope
smoothly and briskly. The engine should start. A cold
engine should start with 3-5 pulls. A warm engine
should start on the rst pull.
NOTE: On the very rst use, it may take extra pulls to ll
the fuel system with propane.
5. Squeeze the throttle control slightly to warm up the
engine for 15 to 30 seconds. In cold weather, move
the throttle slowly until the engine warms up for 30 to
60 seconds.
NOTE: This unit is provided with a Fast Idle Lock (Fig. 14). If
experiencing starting di culties under regular conditions,
squeeze the throttle control, then push and hold the Fast
Idle lock forward while releasing the throttle trigger. Then
start the unit.

STARTING / STOPPING

Fig. 13
Stop/O
Safety trigger
NOTE: When starting the engine in very hot or cold
conditions it may be necessary to squeeze the throttle
control while pulling the starter rope.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. If your unit is equipped with a spring loaded ON/
OFF switch, press and hold the button on OFF until
the unit stops. Otherwise, push the switch to the o
position.
3. When done using the trimmer for the day, disconnect
the propane canister from the unit.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 13). To avoid
serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable
position while starting. Make sure that any add-on item is
installed correctly and secure before starting the unit.
WARNING:
Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body
protection to reduce the risk of injury when
operating this unit.
10
Start/On(I)
Fast Idle
Lock
Throttle Control
Fig. 14