Craftsman 358.79103 HOW to Stop Your Unit, HOW to Start Your Unit, Starting a Cold Engine

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HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

Release the throttle trigger.

Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

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HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

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Avoid any contact

with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

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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.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

4.Move the start lever to the START

position. Primer Bulb

Start

Lever

Starter Handle

5.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.

6.Allow unit to run for 10-15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger

to disengage the starting system (start lever returns to RUN posi- tion).

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

2.Squeeze and hold the throttle trig- ger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until engine runs smoothly.

3.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 ON/OFF switch in the ON position. Move the start lever to the

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Contents 545082940 9/12/06 Operators ManualSears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL WarrantyStatement StorageOneyear Full Warranty on Craftsman GAS Weedwacker 4WARNING This power unit can be dangerousOperator Safety Transporting and Storage Unit / Maintenance SafetyFuel Safety Blowernacuum Safety Line Trimmer SafetyEdger Safety Barbecuepits,ashtrays,etc Brushcutter SafetySafety MaycontaintoxicmaterialsCultivating Hedge Trimmer SafetyPole Pruner Safety If received as Snow Thrower SafetyBladesthatarebent,warped Crackedorbroken Attaching Shield Installingtrimmer Attach MentAdjusting the Handle IiiwarningBe sure to read Before Starting EngineStarting a Warm Engine HOW to Stop Your UnitHOW to Start Your Unit Starting a Cold EngineOperating Position Convertible TM FeatureInstalling Optional Attach Operating InstructionsRight Trimmer Line AdvanceCutting Methods Check for Damaged or Worn Parts Maintenance ScheduleInspect and Clean Unit and LA Bels Check for Loose Fasteners and PartsReplace Spark Plug Cleanair FilterLine Replacement Inspect Muffler and Spark Arresting ScreenFuel System Carburetor AdjustmentIdle Speed Adjustment Seasonal StorageCause Remedy Troubleshooting TableEngine What is Covered Repair or Your Warranty RightsEmission WarrantyManual DEL Informacion Usuario DE Seguridad DEL Aparat AdvertenciaSeguridad DEL Aparato Y EN EL Mantenimiento Seguridad DEL UsuarioTransporte Y Almacenamiento Seguridad CON EL CombustibleSeguridad AL Cortar Bordes Seguridad AL RecortarGuridad Para Accesorios Opcional Para cada acLa cuchilla si Seguridad AL Cortadora DE MalezasIladvertencia Ramas Seguridad AL Podadora DE SE- TOSSeguridad AL Cultivador Inspeccione elAdvertenoia ManejelacuchillaolacadenaSeguridad AL Soplador NieveInstalacion DE LA Accesorio DEL Cortadora Mantengaelrotorlimpiodebasuras. NuncalancenievehaciacaminosModelo MontajeAjuste DEL Mango Instalacion DE LA ProtectorGire Abastecimiento DEL Motor Palanca DEL ArrancadorAcoplador Antes DE Poner EN Marcha EL MotorAntesdeabastecerelaparato Gasolinaconelaceiteenlaproporci6nDe3,2onzasdeaceiteAdierael Gasolina,agitealrecipientebrevementePARA Arrancar CON MotorAcoplad Eje Superior Accesorio Inferior Para Arrancar CON EL Motor CalienteArranque DE Motor Ahogado Funcion DE Craftsman ConvertibleAvance DE LA LiNEA DE Corte Instrucciones DE USOSiempre USE Para Escalpar Metodos DE CorteCorrectoIncorrecto Limpie EL Filtro DEL Aire DE MantenimientoCambie LA Bujia Inspeccione EL Silenciador Y LA Rejilla AntichispasEl silenciador Reemplazo DE LA LineaMarcha Lenta Otros Estacional AlmacenajeSistema DE Combustible Causa Tabla DiagnosticaFecha DEL Comienza DE LA GA SUS Derechos Y ObligacionesCubierta DE Garantia DEL FAB Sponsabilidad DE DEL DueiioRacion DE Mantenimiento El Blar UNA Reclamacion Si cuen