Craftsman 358.795580 - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATION
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
Line Limiter
Blade
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch 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.
Muffler
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in cold starting. 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
A 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 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 relat­
ing 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.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
fuel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the