RUN p osition and fully squeeze throttle
trigger. Pull the starter handle repeat-
edly while s queezing
throttle trigger
until engine starts a nd runs. This
could r equire pulling the starter handle
many t imes, depending
onhow badly
the unit i sflooded.
Ifthe unit s till d oesn't start, refer tothe
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE orcall
1-800-235-5878.
CRAFTSMAN
®
CONVERTIBLE
TM
FEATURE
This model is equipped with a coupler
which enables
optional attachments
to
be installed.
The optional attachments
are:
Edger .................
358.79240
Cultivator
..............
358.79241
Blower
................
358.79242
Brushcutter
............
358.79244
Pruner
................
358.79245
_WARNING:
Always stop unit
and disconnect
spark plug before re-
moving
or installing
attachments.
REMOVING
TRIMMER
ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing or instal-
ling attachments,
place the unit on a
flat surface for stability.
1= Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
.OOSEN
Attachment
TIGHTEN
Knob
2= Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
/
Attachment
Upper Shaft
3= While securely holding the engine
and upper shaft, pull the attach-
ment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING
OPTIONAL
ATTACH-
MENTS
1= Remove the shaft cap from the at-
tachment
(if present).
2.
Position locking/release
button of
attachment
into guide recess of
coupler.
3.
Push the attachment
into the cou-
pler until the locking/release
button
snaps into the primary hole.
4.
Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely
by turning clock-
wise=
Coupler
Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Upper
Locking/
Attachment
Shaft
Release
Button
£A
411WARNING:
Make sure the lock-
ing/release
button is locked in the pri-
mary hole and the knob is securely
tightened
before operating
the unit. All
attachments
are designed to be used in
the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment op-
erator's manual. Using the wrong hole
could lead to serious injury or damage
to the unit.
Secondary
Hole
Locking/Release
Button in Primary
Hole
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
To maximize operating efficiency, do
not run the engine for longer than 1
minute at a time at full throttle.
OPERATING
POSITION
ALWAYSrWEAR:
_
Protech°n_Eye
Protection
Long Pants.._._
Heavy She___
Cut only from your right to your left=
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