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1. mal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood ves sel damage in otherwise healthy people lf symptoms occur such as numbness pain loss of strength change in skin color or texture or loss of feeling in the fingers hands or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems Us ers who operate power tools on a con tinual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model 358 798212 e Trimmer e Shield e Wing Nut screwed onto shield e Container of Oil Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged call 1 800 235 5878 it is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer ASSEMBLY A WARNING If received as semblied repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure ADJUSTING THE HANDLE A WARNING When adjusting the handle be sure it remains between the trigger and the safety label e Loosen wing nut or knob on handle e Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright position retighten wing nut ATTACHING SHIELD A WA2. You and others can be blinded injured Wear eye and leg protection Keep body parts clear of ro tating line Keep children bystanders and animals 50 feet 15 meters away If approached stop unit immediately Eye Protection Hazard Zone If situations occur which are not cov ered in this manual use care and good judgment If you need assis tance contact your Sears Service Center or call 1 800 235 5878 OPERATOR SAFETY e Always wear safety eye protection e Always wear long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Wearing safety leg guards is recommended Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Stay clear of spinning line Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning line Do not operate when you are tired ill upset or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Wear hearing protection Never start or run inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill e Keep handles free from oil and fuel UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY e Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except car buretor adjustments e Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use Look for and repair fuel leaks before use Keep in good working condition e Replace trimmer h
3. cutting e Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts trees or fence wire e For mowing or sweeping use full throttle for a good clean job A WARNING Always wear eye protection Never lean over the trimmer head Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow only the tip of the line to make contact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming 3in 8cm SARE Above Ground t S A SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation Hold the bottom ofthe trimmer head about 3 in 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees posts monu ments etc This technique increases line wear Scalping Nutea MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach In the mowing position keep the line parallel to the ground Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotating line can be used fora quick and easy clean up Keep the line paraliel to and above the surfaces be ing swept and move the tool from side to side Sweeping EDGING Your unit can be used for edging sidewalks patios driveways etc While edging allow the tip
4. Compression low Engine willnot e Air filter dirty accelerate e Spark plug fouled lacks power or dies under e Carburetor requires a load adjustment e Carbon build up e Compression low Engine smokes excessively e Choke partially on e Air filter dirty e Carburetor requires adjustment Engine runs hot e Carburetor requires adjustment e Carbon build up e Spark plug not firing e idle speed set too low e Idle speed set too high e Crankshaft seals worn e Fuel mixture incorrect e Fuel mixture incorrect e Spark plug incorrect REMEDY e See Starting Instructions e Fill tank with correct fuel mixture e Install new spark plug e Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or replace e Contact a Sears Service Center e Adjust idle speed screw clockwise to increase speed e Adjust idle speed screw counter clockwise to reduce speed e See Carburetor Adjustments Contact a Sears Service Center Contact a Sears Service Center e Clean or replace air filter e Clean or replace spark plug and re gap e See Carburetor Adjustments e Contact a Sears Service Center Contact a Sears Service Center e Move choke to off position e Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture e Clean or replace air filter e See Carburetor Adjustments e See Fueling Your Unit e Replace with correct
5. HERE TO GET WARRANTY SER VICE Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all SEARS service cen ters call 1 800 473 7247 MAINTE NANCE REPLACEMENT AND RE PAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any SEARS approved re placement part used in the perfor mance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission related parts will be provided without charge to the own er if the part is under warranty EMIS SION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor ignition Sys tem Spark Plug covered up to main tenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as defined in the owner s manual 13
6. Insert ends of line about 1 2 inch 1 cm into the small holes inside spool e Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool Wind in the direction of the arrows found on the spool e Push the line into the notches leaving 3 to 5 inches 7 12 cm unwound e insert the line into the the exit holes in the hub as shown in the illustration Line exit holes Line in Notch a TENY ao oz TS y Line in Notch e Align notches with the line exit hole e Push the spool into the hub until it snaps into place e Pull the line extending outside of the hub to release it from the notch CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT A WARNING The trimmer head will be spinning during most of this procedure Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety pre cautions After making mixture adjust ments recheck idle speed Carburetor adjustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the car buretor If you require further assis tance or are unsure about performing this procedure call our customer as sistance help line at 1 800 235 5878 Old fuel a dirty air filter a dirty fuel fil ter or flooding may give the impres sion of an improperly adjusted carbu retor Check these conditions before adjusting the carburetor The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol lowing conditions e Engine will not idle See IDLE SPEED under adj
7. NG ENGINE in the OPERA TION section of this manual see mes sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 min utes after adding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled is already blended with fuel stabilizer if you do not use this Sears oil you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank INTERNAL ENGINE e Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea spoon of 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled through the spark plug open ing Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range Clean air filter Check entire unit for loose screws nuts and bolts Replace any dam aged broken or worn parts e At the beginning of the next season use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio OTHER Do not store gasoline from one sea son to another e Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust 11 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE Engine willnot Engine flooded start e Fuel tank empty e Fuel not reaching carburetor e Compression low Engine will not idle properly e Carburetor requires adjustment e
8. Operator s Manual CRAFTSMAN 24cc 1 3 cu in 2 Cycle 17 Inch Cutting Path 080 In Line GASOLINE WEEDWACKER Model No 358 798212 ALAAVS gt Q Q LL 0 lt NOILvH43dO WARNING A Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product LSITSLYVd SONVNSALNIVIN For answers to your questions about this product Call 7 am 7 pm Mon Sat or 10 am 7 pm Sun a 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530087720 2 25 00 z TONVdS4S TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service amp Adjustments O O1 B PO PO Storage 11 Troubleshooting Chart 12 Emissions Statement 12 Parts List 14 Spanish 17 Parts and Ordering WARRANTY STATEMENT FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER For one year from the date of purchase when this Craftsman Gas Powered Weedwacker Line Trimmer is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the Operator s Manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in materials or workmanship This warranty excludes nylon line spark plug and air filter which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use lf this Weedwacker line trimmer is used for commercial purposes this warranty ap plie
9. RNING The shield must be properly installed The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter which cuts excess line to the proper length The line limiter on underside of shield is sharp and can cut you For proper orientation see illustration in OPERATION section e Remove wing nut from shield e insert bracket into slot as shown e Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket e Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt Slot 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 Trigger ON STOP 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 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE A 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 This engine is cer
10. an cause ex cessive wear to the trimmer head lf the line is worn down to 2 in 5 cm or less more than one tap will be re quired to obtain the most efficient line length 4X WARNING Use only 080 2 mm diameter line Other sizes of line will not advance properly and can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury CUTTING METHODS A WARNING Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects rock gravel fence posts etc which can damage the trimmer head become en tangled in the line or be thrown caus ing a serious hazard e The tip of the line does the cutting You will achieve the best perform ance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area The right and wrong ways are shown below Tip of the Line Does The Cutting a Anil H Ar Line Crowded Into Work Area e The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls fences trees and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences To help avoid dam age especially to delicate vegetation or trees with tender bark shorten line to 4 5 in 10 13 cm and use at less than full throttle e For trimming or scalping use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear especially e During light duty
11. ave any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized ser vice center or call SEARS at 1 800 473 7247 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replace ment point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the de termination that a warranted part is de fective if the diagnostic work is per formed at an approved SEARS servicing center CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SEARS may be liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED Ali failures caused by abuse neglect or improper mainte nance are not covered ADD ON OR MODIFIED PARTS The use of add on or modified parts can be grounds for dis allowing a warranty claim SEARS is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts HOW TO FILE A CLAIM If you have any questions re garding your warranty rights and re sponsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call SEARS at 1 800 473 7247 W
12. ead parts that are chipped cracked broken or dam aged in any other way before using the unit e Make sure unit is assembled correct ly as shown in this manual e Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contacting any object e Keep others away when making car buretor adjustments e Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and replacement parts FUEL SAFETY e Mix and pour fuel outdoors e Keep away from sparks or flames e Use a container approved for fuel e Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the unit e Wipe up all fuel spills e Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine e Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap CUTTING SAFETY e Use only for trimming scalping mow ing edging and sweeping Do not use for pruning or hedge trimming Inspect the area before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown by or become entangled in line Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line Keep engine below waist level A hot muf fler can cause serious burns e Cutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE e Allow engine to cool secure unit be fore storing or transport
13. ful emissions Always clean after every 5 hours of operation e Clean the cover and the area around it to keep dirt from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover is removed e Remove parts as illustrated NOTE Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions e Wash the filter in soap and water e Allow filter to dry e Add a few drops of oil to the filter squeeze the filter to distribute oil e Replace parts Air Filter Cover REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better Set spark plug gap at 025 in ignition timing is fixed and nonadjustable e Twist then pull off spark plug boot e Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard e Replace with Champion CJ 8Y spark plug and tighten with a 3 4 in socket wrench 10 12 ft lbs e Reinstall the spark plug boot SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE e Push and hold the engine STOP switch in the STOP OFF position until the unit has fully stopped e Disconnect the spark plug lead wire e Remove the spool by firmly pulling on the tap button e Clean entire surface of hub and spool e Replace with a pre wound spool or cut two 12 5 foot 8 8 m lengths of 080 2 mm diameter Craftsman brand line Never use wire rope string etc which can break off and become a dangerous missile e
14. her 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 likely to weld onto the spool lf the trimmer head does not turn when the engine is in operation make sure the drive shaft housing is properly seated in engine shroud Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting To stop engine e Release the throttle trigger e Push and hold down the on stop switch until the engine has stopped completely TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE The trimmer line will advance approxi mately 2 in 6 cm each time the bot tom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated To Advance Line e Operate the engine at full throttle Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time Ap proximately 2 in 5 cm of line will be advanced with each tap To advance line tap bottom of trimmer head on ground one time Line limiter cuts line fo proper length Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt c
15. ine still has not started itis probably flooded Proceed to START ING A FLOODED ENGINE e Allow the engine to run 10 seconds then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle trigger NOTE if engine dies with the choke lever at the OFF CHOKE position move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE and pull the rope until engine runs STARTING A WARM ENGINE e Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position e Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly e Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 5 pulls e Allow engine to run 15 seconds then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE NOTE If engine has not started pull starter rope 5 more pulls If engine still does notrun itis probably flooded DIFFICULT STARTING OR START ING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position then pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded lf the unit still doesn t start refer to TROUBLESHOOTING CHART or call 1 800 235 5878 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR fea lt _ Long Pants Heavy Shoes Bring the engine to cutting speed be fore entering the material to be cut Do not run the engine at a hig
16. ing in vehicle e Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the en gine and letting it run until it stops e Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc e Store unit so line limiter cannot acci dentally cause injury The unit can be hung by the tube e Store unit out of reach of children lf situations occur which are not cov ered in this manual use care and good judgment If you need assis tance call 1 800 235 5878 SPECIAL NOTICE This unit is not equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of Cali fornia Codes 4442 and 4443 All U S forest land and the states of California Idaho Maine Minnesota New Jersey Oregon and Washington require by law that many internal combustion en gines be equipped with a spark arres tor screen If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a viola tion of law Contact a Sears Service Center for the correct parts SPECIAL NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gaso line powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor
17. ngth allow by the line limiter and cut some grass Based on performance while cutting turn the mixture adjustment in 1 16 turn increments as follows e Clockwise until the engine has good power while cutting with no hesita tion Do not adjust by sound or speed but 10 judge by how well the engine per forms while cutting e Counterclockwise if the engine has speed but dies or lacks power while cutting After completing adjustments check for acceleration Reset if necessary Acceleration Check lf engine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating turn mixture adjustment counterclockwise until you have smooth acceleration Recheck and ad just as necessary for acceptable per formance STORAGE Prepare unit for storage at end of sea son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more 4 amp WARNING e Allow engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting e Store unit and fuel in a well venti lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc e Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury e Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children EXTERNAL SURFACES if your unit is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly before stor age Store in a clean dry area e Lightly oil external metal surfaces FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELI
18. of the required maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual SEARS recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your lawn and garden equipment engine but SEARS cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of re ceipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled mainte nance As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you should be aware that SEARS may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn and garden equipment engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse neglect im proper maintenance unapproved modifications or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer You are re sponsible for presenting your lawn and garden equipment engine to a SEARS authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days if you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibili ties you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call SEARS at 1 800 473 7247 WARRAN TY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the lawn and garden equipment engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVER AGE This warranty shall be for a peri od of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COVERED RE PAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved SEARS servicing center If you h
19. of the line to make contact Do not force line Take extra caution while edging as objects can be thrown by trimmer line Edging MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Clean air filter Replace spark plug WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Before each use After each use Every 5 hours of operation Yearly GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cov er items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To re ceive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instruct ed in this manual Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS e Spark Plug Boot e Air Filter e Housing Screws e Assist Handle Screws e Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Refer replacement of damaged worn parts to your Sears Service Center e ON STOP Switch Ensure ON STOP switch functions properly by pressing and holding the switch in the STOP position Make sure engine stops then restart engine and continue e Fuel Tank Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks e Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged CLEAN UNIT amp LABELS e Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent e Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine per formance and increases fuel consump tion and harm
20. s for only 90 days from the date of purchase If this Weedwacker line trimmer is used for rental purposes this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur chase This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER LINE TRIM MER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 SAFETY RULES A WARNING When using gar dening appliances basic safety pre cautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all instructions This power unit can be dangerous Op erator is responsible for following instruc tions and warnings on unit and in manual Read entire Operator s Manual before using unit Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit Restrict the use of this unit to persons who have read understand and will follow the instructions and warn ings on the unit and in the manual Nev er allow children to operate this unit SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT EE A DANGER Never use blades or flailing devices This unit is designed for line trimmer use only Use of any other accessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury A WARNING Trimmer line throws objects violently
21. spark plug e See Carburetor Adjustments Contact a Sears Service Center U S EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environ mental Protection Agency and SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO USA are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your lawn and garden equipment engine All new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the stringent anti smog standards SEARS must warrant the emission control system on your lawn and garden equipment engine for the periods of time listed below pro vided there has been no abuse ne glect or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system Where a warrantable condition exits SEARS will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you Expenses covered un der warranty include diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WAR RANTY COVERAGE If any emissions related part on your engine as listed under Emissions Control Warranty Parts List is defective or a defect in the materials or workmanship of the engine causes the failure of such an emission related part the part will be 12 repaired or replaced by SEARS OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSI BILITIES As the lawn and garden equipment engine owner you are re sponsible for the performance
22. tified 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 oii or boat oil These oils will cause _ Assist Handle P Spark Plug Choke Lever Fuel Mix Fill Cap Head 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 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 To avoid engine problems empty the fuel system before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbure
23. tor are empty Use fresh fuel next season Never use engine or carburetor clean er products in the fuel tank or perma nent damage may occur See the STORAGE section for addition al information STOPPING YOUR ENGINE e Press and hold the ON STOP switch in the STOP position e lf engine does not stop move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position Choke Lever Engine Sto STARTING YOUR ENGINE COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL A WARNING The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine Avoid any contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns e Set unit on a flat surface e Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times e Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position e Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps _ times NOTE If the engine sounds as if itis trying to start before the 6 pull go to the next step e Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position e Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls until engine runs NOTE If the engine has not started after 6 pulls at HALF CHOKE check to make sure the choke lever is in the proper position Then move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE and pull the starter rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 more pulls If the eng
24. usting procedure e Engine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating See ACCELERATION CHECK under adjusting procedure e Loss of cutting power See MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT under adjusting procedure There are two adjustment screws on the carburetor Idle Speed ener Screw Mixture Screw v 5 i with Limiter r Filter Cover Cap CARBURETOR PRESETS When making carburetor preset adjust ments do not force plastic limiter caps beyond stops or damage will occur lf carburetor presets are not needed proceed to ADJUSTING PROCEDURE IDLE SPEED To adjust presets e Turn mixture screw counterclockwise until it stops Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until it stops Now turn counterclock wise 4 1 2 turns Start motor cut grass for 3 minutes and proceed to the adjustment section lf engine does not start refer to TROUBLESHOOTING CHART or call 1 800 235 5878 lf engine performance is acceptable at the preset positions no further adjustment is necessary ADJUSTING PROCEDURE idle Speed Allow engine to idle Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling e Turn clockwise to increase engine speed if engine stalls or dies e Turn counterclockwise to decrease speed No further adjustments are necessary if performance is satisfactory Mixture Adjustment H DO NOT operate engine at full throttle for prolonged periods while making ad justments Damage to the engine can occur Extend line to the le
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