Craftsman C950-52943-0 owner manual InsertingSafetyKey, Rapidlyto avoid kickback, Stop the Engine

OPERATION

InsertingSafetyKey Figure 19

7.Rewind Start: Firmlyholdthestartercordhandle(A,Figure20).Pull thestartercordhandleslowlyuntilresistancefelt,thenpullrapidly.

,_ WARNING:Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go. Brokenbones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. When starting engine, pull the starter cordslowly until resistanceis felt and then pull

rapidlyto avoid kickback.

NOTE:if the engine does not start after three attempts, see the Engine Manual Troubleshootingsection.

8.Electric Start: Firstconnecttheextensioncordtothepowercord receptacleandthenintoawallreceptacleIfadditionalextensioncordis. required,makesureit is three-wire.

4_ WARNING: if the extension cord is damaged, it must be replaced bythe manufacturer(or its service agent)

or a similarly qualified personto avoid a hazard.

STOP THE ENGINE

Beforestoppingtheenginefor afewminutesto helpdry offanymoisture on theengine.

9.Electric Start: Depressthestarterpushbutton(A,Figure21).Afteryou starttheengine,firstdisconnecttheextensioncordfromthewallreceptacle andthenfromthepowercordreceptacle(B).

StartingwithCordHandle Figure 20

StartingwithElectricStartFigure21

IMPORTANT:To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles(five secondsmaximum). Wait one minute between starting cycles.

NOTE:if the engine does not start after three attempts, see the Engine Manual Troubleshootingsection.

NOTE:Do not lose the safety key. Keepthe safety key in a safe place. The engine will not start without the safety/ignitionkey.

,_ WARNING: Gasoline and vaporsare extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can

cause severe burns or death. DO NOT chokethe

carburetorto stop the engine.

1.PushtheON/OFFswitch(A,Figure22)totheOFFposition.

2.Removethesafetykey(B).Keepthesafetykeyoutof the reachof children.

StoppingEngine Figure 22

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