Assembly / Pre-Operation - Craftsman 944.361160 Owner's Manual

Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety beforeyou 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 exception of those
parts left unassembledfor shipping
purposes. All parts such as nuts, wash-
ers, bolts, 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 necessaryto
ensure proper tightness.
When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is
mentioned in this manual, it meanswhen
you are in the operating position (standing
behind the handle).
Loose Parts Packed Separately
Bottle of oil
Trimmer Lines
(2) Sets
(0.155 diameter
× 18.75 inches long)
TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM
CARTON
1. Remove loose parts included with trim-
mer.
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 UP YOUR 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 trim-
mer 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.
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Upper handle
LIFT UP
Handle
knob
Lower
handle
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