WingNut

Bracket _/

ADJUSTINGTHE HANDLE

'_kWARNING: When adjusting the assist handle, be sure it remains above

the safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.

1.Loosen wing nut on handle.

2.Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright position; retighten wing nut.

Shield

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.

 

 

Assist Handle

 

Coup!er

 

Trimmer

Shaft

 

Head

N4

ON/STOP Switch

 

Starter

Handle

 

Shield

 

 

 

Primer Bulb

Throttle

Trigger

Line Limiter

Blade

Sta_ Lever

Muffler

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.

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 5 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.

FUELING ENGINE

_:_,WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled

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Craftsman 358.791072 manual WingNut Bracket, Shield

358.791072 specifications

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