Operating Your - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.742420 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR T RIMMER
READ THIS O PERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your u nit t ofamiliarize yourself with the
loca-
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-
ence.
Assist Handle
Tube
Muffler
X Throttle
ON/STOP Trigger
Switch \
Starter
Spark Plug
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
Shield
\
Trimmer
Head
Line
Limiter
Blade
ON/STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop engine.
Press and hold switch to stop engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from
the fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with
fewer pulls on the starter rope. Activate
the primer bulb by pressing it and
allowing it to return to its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
carburetor during starting. This allows
you to start a cold engine. Activate the
choke by moving choke lever to the
FULL CHOKE position. After the engine
has started, move the choke to the OFF
CHOKE position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read
the fuel information in the safety rules
before you begin. If you do not
understand the safety rules, do not
attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-235-5878.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand oil.
Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40:1
(A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2
ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). DO NOT USE automotive oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing fuel,
follow instructions printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
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