Craftsman 358.791031 operating instructions Right, Trimming, Mowing, Maintenance Schedule

Tip of the Line I Line Crowded into

Does The Cutting Work Area

trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique increases line wear.

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•The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.

•For trimming or scalping, use less than full throttle to increase line life

and decrease head wear, especially:

•During light duty cutting.

•Near objects around which the line

can wrap such as small posts, trees or fence wire.

•For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for a good clean job.

TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Al- low only the tip of the line to make

contact with vegetation. Do not force trimmer line into work area.

Trimming _ _ .

3 inches

above ground ,_ " "_"_'_.

SCALPING - The scalping technique

MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for

mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool.

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SWEEPING - The fanning action of the rotating line can be used to blow away loose debris from an area. Keep the line parallel to and above the area

surface and swing the tool from side to side.

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removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bottom of the

MAINTENANCE			SCHEDULE
_1= WARNING:			Disconnect			the spark plug	before	performing			maintenance
except		for carburetor			adjustments.
CARE	& MAINTENANCE				TASK		WHEN	TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts							Before	each	use
Check	for damaged			or worn		parts	Before	each	use
Inspect and clean unit and labels							After each use
Clean	air filter						Every	5 hours		of operation
Inspect	muffler		and	spark arresting screen			Every	50 hours		of	operation
Replace		spark	plug				Yearly

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