Craftsman 358.791051 manual Know Your Trimmer, Before Starting Engine, Start Lever, Coupler

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

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.

			_luffler
			Assist Handle
			Coupler
Trimmer		Shaft
Head		N_	Throttle Trigger
_	_,_j_		Primer Bulb
	__.	Shield

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Line Limiter	Start
Blade	Lever
ON/STOP	Switch
	Starter
	Handle

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP switch is located on the trigger handle and is used to stop the engine. To stop the engine, push and release the engine ON/STOP switch=

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.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation,

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=

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 3.2

ounce container of oil. Pour the entire contents of this container into 1 gallon

of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture. DO NOT USE automotive oil or

marine oil. These oils will cause engine 11