Craftsman 358.745511 User Manual
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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION 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
Trimmer
Head
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop en
gine. To stop the engine, push and re
lease 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.
Line
Limiter
Blade
CHOKE
The
CHOKE
helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold startiiig. Activate
the choke by moving the choke lever to
the
FULL CHOKE
position. After the en
gine attempts to start, move the choke
lever to the
half
choke
position. Once
engine has started, move the choke le
ver to the
OFF CHOKE
position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure to read
the fuel information in the safety rules
before you begin. If you do not
understand 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
engine oil. We recommend Craftsman
brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoiine 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
boat 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
relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels {called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract mois
ture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys
tem of an engine while in storage.