Craftsman 917.773762 Owner's Manual page 16

Operate a trimmer across the face
of slopes, never up or down slopes.
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15 DEGREES
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 appro×imately ! .7 feet in 10 feet.
A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximateJy 2.5 feet in 10 feet.
Use extreme care at all times and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers. Follow other instructions in this
manual for safety in trimming on slopes. Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes, never up or down
slopes. Use extra care when operating on or near slopes and obstructions.