Craftsman 358.796100 - Manual (Page 5)

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 loca­
tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer­
ence.
Assist Handle
Tube
Shield
Muffler
^ Throttle
ON/STOP Trigger
Switch
Spsic Plug
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Fuel Mix
Fill Cap
ON/STOP SWITCH
The STOP switch is used to stop engine.
Press and hold switch to stop 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.
^Trimmer
Head
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply feel to the
^gine to aid in cold starting, /\ctivate
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
^gine has started, move the dioke le­
ver to the OFF CHOKE position.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
^ WARNING: Be sure to read the
feel 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
This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good
quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
We recommend Craftsman brand oil.
Mix gasoline 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). DO NOT USE automotive oil
or boat oil. These oils will cause
engine damage. When mixing feel,
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 feeling 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 fee! sys­
tem of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, empty the
feel system before storage for 30 days
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the feel lines