Specifications; Assembly/Pre-Operation; Remove Trimmer From Carton; To Unfold Handle - Craftsman 917.773708 Owner's Manual

Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
GasolineCapacity/Type: 1.6 Quarts (UnleadedRegular)
Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above32°F);SAE 5W-30 (below32°F)
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
Spark Plug (Gap: .030") ChampionRJ19LM or J19LM
TrimmerLine Length: 18.75Inches (0.155 Inch Diameter)
• The model and serial numberswill be found on a decal on the rear of the trimmer.
Record both serial number and date of purchasein the space providedabove.
Read these instructionsand this manual in
its entirety beforeyou attemptto assemble
or operateyour newtrimmer.
IMPORTANT: T histrimmeris shippedWITH-
OUT OIL 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 hardware
you assemblemustbe 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 operating position(standing
behindthe handle).
LoosePartsPackedSeparately
Bottle of oil
Trimmer Lines (2) Sets
(0.155 diameter
x 18.75 inches long)
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 car-
ton 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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Handle
knob
Lower
handle
Upper handle
LIFT UP
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