Craftsman 358.798260-32cc Spark plug before per, Cutting Edges Become Dull, Check Blades for

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_E. AIIt FIL11_

A dirty air filter decreases the life and • performance of the engine and may increase fuel

consumption and harmful emissions.

1.Clean the Air Filter:

•Always after 5 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of

operation, whichever is less.

•Mor e frequently, in dusty conditions.

a.Loosen _hetwo screwson theairfiltercover enough toremove thecoverfrom engine,

b.Remove the airfilterfrom the cover,

c. Wash filterinsoap and water.

d. Squeeze filterdry and replacein cover.

so may create a fire hazard or produce

harmful evaporative emissions.

e. Reinstall the air filter cover, making sure the choke exit slot is placed over the choke

lever. :

i IF. BLADE SHARPEIqlI_G

A.....

Always stop the engine before sharpening a

blade: The blade will continue to spin after the

engine stops or after the throttle trigger has

been	released.		Make sure the		blade	has		stopped
coasting and			disconnect	spark plug before per-
forming work on blade
I.	The blade		is reversible,		When	the	cutting		edge
	on one side becomes dull, turn the blade over.
...._When		both sides!Of		cutting	edges	become		dull, the
	blade may be resharpenroened,.						-
2.	Check	blades for		flatness	periodically.				Lay

the blade on a flat surface and inspect the blade for flatness before shArperdng. Throw away a blade that is not fiat.

3/File or grind each edge in the same manner

'to maintain_abalancedblade.

C['-C'_UT_ Make sure the air filter is fitted

into the corners of the cover to keep dust

from entering the engine and causing en-

gine damage. ....

If replacing the air filter, see the

Accessory List for proper part number.

Choke

._ Air

Filter

			AirFilter			Corners
			Cover
11							_ . _ IIII	III
		A WAR G						]
To prevent		the	blade	from	cracking		or flying[
apart	after	sharpening,		do not		file	within	1/4[
inch	of the	radii	shown	in	Figure	26.		I
					File or Grind		Each
					Edge in the		Same
					Manner toMaintain

a BalancedBlade.

1/4Inch i f_._

		A	WARNING		"	'
Always	replace		a blade	that is bent,		warped,	Maintain
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other wa3_
Never	attempt	to	straighten	and	re-tree	a dam-	Radi_
aged blade.		Use	only tee	specified	replacement

blade.

Wear protective gloves when

handling or performing maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury.

Ar On]y

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