Slope Guide - Craftsman 917.773422 Owner's Manual

SLOPE GUIDE
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL
TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE
POLE, OR A FENCE.
Operate a trimmer across the face
of slopes, never up or down slopes.
15 DEGREEs
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Use this guide and do not trim on a slope greater than 15 degrees.
A 10 degree slope Is a hill that increases In height at approximately 1.7 feet in 10 feet..
A 15 degree slope Is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2.5 feet In t0 feet..
Use extreme care at all Umes and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers. Follow other Instruction's in this
j_li anuel for safety In trimming on slopes. Operate a trimmer across the face ofslopes, never up or down
slopes. Use extra care when operating on or near slopes and obstructions.