How To Use Your Trimmer; Engine Speed; Trimmer Head Drive Control - Craftsman 917.77341 Owner's Manual

The operation of any trimmer can result in
:oreign objects thrown into the eyes,
,vhich can result in severe eye damage.
&lways wear safety glasses or eye shields
,vhile operating your trimmer or perform-
ing any adjustments or repairs. We
recommend a wide vision safety mask
over spectacles or standard safety
glasses. The safety goggles provided with
your trimmer may be worn over spec-
tacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRIMMER
ENGINESPEED
The engine speed is controlled by a
throttle located on the side of the upper
handle. Fast position is for starting and
normal trimming. Slow is for light trimming
and fuel economy. Stop is for stopping the
engine.
TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL
Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer
head drive control bar and lever which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the trimmer handle to operate the
trimmer.
• Trimmer head rotation is controlled by
holding the trimmer head control bar
down to the handle and pushing the
drive control lever forward until it clicks;
then release the lever.
• Trimmer head rotation wilt stop when
the control bar is released.
Drive
control
lever
Trimmer head
control bar
To engage
trimmer head
k
Trimmer head
disengaged
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