Assembly/Pre-Operation; To Remove Trimmer From Carton; How To Set Up Your Trimmer; To Unfold Handle - Craftsman 917.773753 Owner's Manual

Read these instructionsand this manual in
its entirety beforeyou attemptto assemble
or operateyour newtrimmer.
iMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped
WITHOUTOIL OR GASOLINEin the
engine.
Yournew trimmer has been assembled
at the factorywith the exceptionof those
parts left unassembledfor shipping
purposes. All parts such as nuts,wash-
ers, bolts, etc., necessaryto complete the
assemblyhavebeen placed in the parts
bag. Toensure safe and proper operation
of your trimmer,all parts and hardwareyou
assemblemust be tightenedsecurely. Use
the correct tools as necessaryto ensure
proper tightness.
When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is
mentionedin this manual, it meanswhen
you are in the operatingposition(standing
_@ bJ_c_Cs_9::__;_. Separately
TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM
CARTON
1. Removeloose parts includedwith trim-
mer.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down fiat.
3. Removeall packingmaterials.
4. Roll trimmer out of carton and check
carton thoroughlyfor additionalloose
parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRIMMER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
iMPORTANT: Unfold handlecarefullyso
as not to pinchor damagecontrolcables.
1. Loosenhandle knobenoughto allow
upper handleto be unfoldedfrom the
shipping position.
2. Raise upper handlesection into place
on lower handleand tighten handle
knob.
3. Removehandlepadding holdingtrim-
mer head control bar to upper handle.
Yourtrimmer handlecan be adjustedfor
your trimmingcomfort. Refer to "ADJUST
Bottle of oil
Trimmer Lines (2) Sets
(0.155 diameter
× 18.75 inches long)
Upper handb
UFT UP
Handb
knob
Lower
handle