Starting/Stopping Instructions; Operating Instructions - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.791210 Manual Del Operador

OIL & FUEL INFORMATION
WARNING:
Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated outdoor area. Wipe
up any spilled fuel immediately. Avoid creating a source of ignition for
spilt fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.
FUELING THE UNIT
WARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel
spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
1. Remove the fuel cap (Fig. 8).
2. Place the gas container's
spout into the fill hole on the
fuel tank (Fig. 8) and fill the
tank.
NOTE: Do not overfill the tank.
3. Wipe up any gasoline that
may have spilled.
4. Reinstall the fuel cap.
5. Move the unit at least 30 ft.
(9.1 m) from the fueling
source and site before
starting the engine.

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure to be in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11). To avoid serious
injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
NOTE: This unit uses the Incredi-Pull™ starting system, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the
crankcase. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh,
clean unleaded gasoline.
Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn
the unit on. The On/Off
Control is in the ON (I)
position at all times
(Fig. 9).
IF COLD... For cold weather
conditions (below 40°F),
flip the Cold Weather Start
Lever (Fig. 10) down to the
start/closed position and
continue to step 3. DO
NOT flip this lever down if
the temperature is above
40°F.
3. Fully press and release the
primer bulb 10 times, slowly.
Some amount of fuel should
be visible in the primer bulb
(Fig. 10). If fuel can not be
seen in the bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
4. With the unit in the starting position, do not squeeze the throttle control
(Fig. 11). Pull the starter rope in a controlled motion until unit starts.
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Cold Weather
Start Lever back up to the run/open position after the unit has
started and before squeezing the throttle control.
5. Once the unit starts, wait 60 seconds and then squeeze the throttle control.
6. Continue squeezing the throttle control for an additional 30 to 60 seconds
to let the engine warm up. The unit may be used during this time.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine stops while squeezing the throttle, go back to step 4.
Gas Can Spout
Fuel Tank
Fig. 8
ON ( I )
OFF (O)
Throttle Control
Fig. 9
Primer Bulb
Cold Weather
Starter Lever
Run/ Open
Close/ Start
Fig. 10
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control
and allow the engine to cool
down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off
Control in the OFF (O)
position until the unit comes
to a complete stop. (Fig. 9)
IF USING THE OPTIONAL POWER START OR POWER BIT START
ACCESSORY
NOTE- This Unit Can Use a Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start
Optional Accessory!
Please refer to the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator's
Fuel
Cap manual for proper use of these features. (Items may be Sold
Separately! Please refer to page 9 of this manual for more information
about purchasing these accessories.)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Control is in the
ON (I) position at all times (Fig. 9).
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Cold Weather
Start Lever (Fig. 10) down to the start/closed position and continue to
step 3. DO NOT flip this lever down if the temperature is above 40°F.
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount
of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 10). If fuel can not be
seen in the bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
4. With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 11). Place the Plug-In Power
Start or Power Bit Start into the back of the unit. Refer to Operation
section of the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator's manual.
5. Do Not squeeze the throttle control, press and hold the Plug-In Plug-
In Power Start or drill's ON (I) button for 2 second intervals until unit
starts.
IF COLD... For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Cold Weather
Start Lever back up to the run/open position.
6. Once the unit starts, remove the Plug-In Power Start or drill from the
rear of the unit and wait 60 seconds; then squeeze the throttle control.
7. Continue squeezing the throttle control for an additional 30 to 60 seconds
to let the engine warm up. The unit may be used during this time.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine stops while squeezing the throttle, go back to step 4.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control in the OFF (O) position until the unit
comes to a complete stop. (Fig. 9)
HOLDING THE TRIMMER
WARNING:
to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.
Before operating the unit, stand in the
operating position (Fig. 12). Check for the
following:
• The operator is wearing eye protection and
proper clothing
• With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator's
hand is holding the shaft grip
• The operator's left arm is slightly bent, the
left hand holding the D-handle
• The unit is at waist level
• The trimmer attachment is parallel to the
ground and easily contacts the grass
without the need to bend over
TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
• Keep the trimmer attachment parallel to
the ground.
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
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Throttle Control

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection
Starting
Position
Fig. 11
Fig. 12