Craftsman 358.79103 operating instructions Before Starting Engine, Be sure to read

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KNOWYOURTRIMMER

READ THiS OPERATOR'SMANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Muffler

Assist Handle

Coupler

Shaft

Trimmer

Head

Throttle Trigger

Spark Plug

Shield

/

Primer Bulb

Line Umiter

Blade

Start

Lever

ON/OFF Switch

Starter

Handle

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB removes air from the carburetor and 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.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

,_WARNING:

Be sure to read

the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin. If you do not under- stand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-235-5878.

FUELING ENGINE

_WARNING:

Remove fuel cap

slowly when refueling.

START LEVER

The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in starting. Acti- vate the starting system by moving the start lever to the START position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs. After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm-up 10-15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to deacti- vate the starting system (start lever returns to RUN position).

COUPLER

The COUPLER enables optional at- tachments to be installed on the unit.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil. We recommend Craftsman

brand synthetic 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. Included with this trimmer is a 8.2

ounce container of oil. Pour the entire

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Contents Operators Manual 545082940 9/12/06Oneyear Full Warranty on Craftsman GAS Weedwacker WarrantyStatement StorageSears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL Operator Safety This power unit can be dangerous4WARNING Fuel Safety Unit / Maintenance SafetyTransporting and Storage Edger Safety Line Trimmer SafetyBlowernacuum Safety Maycontaintoxicmaterials Brushcutter SafetySafety Barbecuepits,ashtrays,etc Pole Pruner Safety Hedge Trimmer Safety Cultivating Bladesthatarebent,warped Crackedorbroken Snow Thrower SafetyIf received as Iiiwarning Installingtrimmer Attach MentAdjusting the Handle Attaching ShieldBefore Starting Engine Be sure to readStarting a Cold Engine HOW to Stop Your UnitHOW to Start Your Unit Starting a Warm EngineOperating Instructions Convertible TM FeatureInstalling Optional Attach Operating PositionCutting Methods Trimmer Line AdvanceRight Check for Loose Fasteners and Parts Maintenance ScheduleInspect and Clean Unit and LA Bels Check for Damaged or Worn PartsInspect Muffler and Spark Arresting Screen Cleanair FilterLine Replacement Replace Spark PlugSeasonal Storage Carburetor AdjustmentIdle Speed Adjustment Fuel SystemEngine Troubleshooting TableCause Remedy Your Warranty Rights What is Covered Repair orWarranty EmissionAdvertencia Manual DEL Informacion Usuario DE Seguridad DEL AparatSeguridad DEL Usuario Seguridad DEL Aparato Y EN EL MantenimientoSeguridad CON EL Combustible Transporte Y AlmacenamientoPara cada ac Seguridad AL RecortarGuridad Para Accesorios Opcional Seguridad AL Cortar BordesIladvertencia Seguridad AL Cortadora DE MalezasLa cuchilla si Inspeccione el Seguridad AL Podadora DE SE- TOSSeguridad AL Cultivador RamasNieve ManejelacuchillaolacadenaSeguridad AL Soplador AdvertenoiaMontaje Mantengaelrotorlimpiodebasuras. NuncalancenievehaciacaminosModelo Instalacion DE LA Accesorio DEL CortadoraGire Instalacion DE LA ProtectorAjuste DEL Mango Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL Motor Palanca DEL ArrancadorAcoplador Abastecimiento DEL MotorGasolina,agitealrecipientebrevementePARA Arrancar CON Motor Gasolinaconelaceiteenlaproporci6nDe3,2onzasdeaceiteAdierael AntesdeabastecerelaparatoFuncion DE Craftsman Convertible Para Arrancar CON EL Motor CalienteArranque DE Motor Ahogado Acoplad Eje Superior Accesorio InferiorSiempre USE Instrucciones DE USOAvance DE LA LiNEA DE Corte CorrectoIncorrecto Metodos DE CortePara Escalpar DE Mantenimiento Limpie EL Filtro DEL AireReemplazo DE LA Linea Inspeccione EL Silenciador Y LA Rejilla AntichispasEl silenciador Cambie LA BujiaMarcha Lenta Sistema DE Combustible Estacional AlmacenajeOtros Tabla Diagnostica CausaSponsabilidad DE DEL Dueiio SUS Derechos Y ObligacionesCubierta DE Garantia DEL FAB Fecha DEL Comienza DE LA GABlar UNA Reclamacion Si cuen Racion DE Mantenimiento El