Craftsman 358.79104 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL 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
Line Limiter
Blade
Start Lever
Muffler
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the
trigger handle and is used to stop the
engine. Move the switch to the OFF
position to stop the engine.
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.
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.
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,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled en­
gine oil. We recommend Craftsman
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil
at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is ob­
tained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1
gallon of unleaded gasoline. Included
with this trimmer is a 3.2 ounce contain­
er 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 damage.
When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on container.
Once oil is added to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to assure that
the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relat­
ing to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Alcohol blended fuels {called gasohol
or using ethanol or methanol) can at­
tract moisture which leads to separa­
tion and formation of acids during stor-
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