Craftsman 358.798260-32cc - Manual (Page 13)

D. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• When using the blade, bring the engine to full
throttle before entering the material to be cut. The
blade has maximum cutting power at fuU throttle and
is less likely to bind, stall, or cause blade thrust,
which can result in serious iiyury to the operator or
others. Refer to “Guard Against Blade Thrust”.
> When using the trimmerhead, do not run the en­
gine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting
line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less
than full throttle. At lower speeds, there is less engine
noise and vibration. The cutting line will last longer
and will be less Hkely to “weld” onto the spool.
^ If the blade or trinuner head does not turn
when the engine is accelerated, make sure the
tube is properly seated in the engine shroud.
► Always release throttle trigger and allow en­
gine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
• The blade or trimmer head should not turn
when the engine runs at idle speed. If the blade
or trimmer head on your unit turns when the engine
is at idle speed, refer to “Trouble Shooting Chart.”
I To stop engines
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move ignition switch to the “Off” position.
• Stop the blade by allowing the “9 o’clock” posi­
tion to contact cut material. ^_______________
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WARNING
The blade continues to spin after the engine is
turned off. The coastingblade can throw objects
or seriously cut you if accidentally touched.
Stop blade by contacting the left-hand side of
the coasting blade with material alreac^ cut.
A warning
The operator or others must not try to clear
away cut material with the engine running or
the made tuimihg to avoid serious injury. Stop
engine and hlacfe before removing materials
wrapped around blade.
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