fuel and oil separate and leads to formation of acids during storage. When using alcohol-blended fuel, use fresh fuel.

Using Blended Fuels

If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended precautions:

•Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in the operator's manual

•Always shake the fuel mix before fueling the unit

•Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to

Federal, State and Local regulations.

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 5). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Mix gas with oil.

2.Fill the fuel tank with the fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.

NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all times.

3.Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,

slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 4). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes until you can see fuel in it.

4.Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 5). Do not squeeze the throttle, and pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts. Wait 10 to 15 seconds, then squeeze the throttle to control the cutting speed.

IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.

NOTE: The unit uses the Incredi-Pull™starting system with MAX FIRE IGNITION™ , which significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine. You must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when pulling. Be aware that this starting method is vastly different from (and much easier than) what you may be used to.

NOTE: Hot Starting

If the unit is hot and fails to start within 3 pulls of the starter rope, squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the unit starts.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.

Stop/Off (O)

Start/On ( I )

 

Primer Bulb

Throttle

 

Control

 

Fig. 3

 

 

Fig. 4

Trimmer

Starting

Equipped With

Position

Incredi-Pull

 

Starting

 

Throttle Control

Fig. 5

2.Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position until engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 3)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig.

6). Check for the following:

•The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing

•With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s hand is holding the shaft grip

•The operator’s left arm is slightly bent, the left hand holding the D-handle

•The unit is at waist level

•The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over

LINE REPLACEMENT

 

for Hassle-Free III™ Cutting Head

 

Always use Craftsman Hassle-Free

 

III™ XTRA QUIET Spiral Line. Choose

 

the line size best suited for the job at

 

hand. Red colored line is designed for

 

cutting grass and small weeds. Black

 

colored line is designed for cutting

 

larger weeds and light brush.

 

NOTE: Before inserting new line into

 

the holes in the cutting head,

 

identify the proper holes. Follow

 

directions as shown on the line

Fig. 6

glide plate. Do Not attempt to

remove the cutting head from the

 

unit when replacing line.

 

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