edlywhilesqueezingthrottletrigger
untilenginestartsandruns.This
couldrequirepullingthestarterhandle
manytimes,dependingonhowbadly
theunitisflooded.Iftheunitstill
doesn'tstart,refertotheTROUBLE-
SHOOTINGTABLEorcall
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
LOOSEN
Attachment
TIGHTEN Knob
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
/ _ UpperShaft
Attachment
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
• IWARNING: 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
ALWAYS USE:
Hearing
Eye Protection
Long
Pants
Heavy
Cut from your left to your right,
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