Operating Instructions - Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.798260-32cc Operator's Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• When using the blade, bring the engine to fi_
throttle before entering the material to be cut. The
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blade has maximum cutting power at full throttle and
is less l_ely to bind, stall, or cause blade thrust,
which can result in serious ir_jury to the operator or
others. Refer to "Guard Ag_i_t Blade Thrust".
• When using the trimmer_ead, do not run the en-
gine at a higher 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 end vibration. The cutting line will last longer
and will be less likely to "weld" onto the spool.
• If the blade or trimmer head does not turn
when the engine is accelerated, make sure the
tube is properly seated in the engine shroud.
• Always release throttle trigger and allow en-
gine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
• The blade or trimmer head should not turn
when the engine runs at idle speed. Ifthe blade
or trimmer head on your unit turns when the engine
is at idle speed, refer to "Trouble Shooting Chart."
• To stop engine:
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move ignition switch to the "Off" position.
Blade
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Stop Coasting Blade
by Contact with Cut
Material.
The blade continues to spin after the engine is
turned Off. The coastingblade can throw objects
or seriously cut you ff accidentally touched.
Stop blade by contacting the left-hand side of
the coasting blade with material already cut.
_k WARNING
* Stop thebladeby allowingthe "9 o'clock" p osi-
tionto contact cutmaterial.
The operator or others must not try to clear
away cut material with the engine running or
the blade turnin" g to avoid serious, injury. Sto_p
engine and blade before removing materials
wrapped around blade.
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