Assembly/Pre-Operation; To Remove Trimmer From Carton; How To Set Up Your Trimmer; To Unfold Handle - Craftsman 917.773704 Owner's Manual

Read these instructions and this manual in its
entirety before you attempt to assemble or
operate your new trimmer.
IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
Your new trimmer has been assembled at the
factory with the excep'donof those parts left
unassembied for shipping purposes. All parts
such as nuts,
washars, b elts,
etc., necessary
to complete the assembly have been placed
in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper
operation of your trimmer, all parts and
hardware you assemble must be tightened
securely. Use the correct tools as necessary
to ensure proper tighthess.
When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is
mentioned in this manual, it means when
you are in the operating position (stand-
ing behind the handle).
Loose Parts Packed Separately
Bottle of oil Trimmer Lines
(2) Sets
(0.155 diameter
x 18.75 inches long)
TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM CARTON
1. Remove loose parts included with
trimmer.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
3. Remove all packing materials.
4. Roll trimmer out of carton and check
carton thoroughly for additional loose
parts.
HOW TO SET UPYOUR TRIMMER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as
not to pinch or damage control cables.
1. Loosen handle knob enough to allow
upper handle to be unfolded from the
shipping position.
2. Raise upper handle section into place
on lower handle and tighten handle
knob.
3. Remove handle padding holding
trimmer head control bar to upper
handle.
Your trimmer handle can be adjusted for
your trimming comfort. Refer to "ADJUST
HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
handle
LIFT UP
knob
handle
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