Craftsman 917.773420 - Manual (Page 7)

WEAR YOUR
F
SAFETT^SSES
J
FORESIGHT IS BEHER
THAN NO SIGHT
The operation of any trimmer can result in
foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
while operating your trimmer or perform­
ing any adjustments or repairs. We
recommend a wide vision safety mask
over spectacles or standard safety
glasses. The safety goggles provided with
your trimmer may be worn over spec­
tacles.
HOWTO USE YOURTRIMMER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed is controlled by a
throttle located on the side of the upper
handle. Fast position is for starting and
normal trimming. Slow is for light trimming
and fuel economy. Stop is for stopping the
engine.
TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL
Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer
head drive control bar and lever which
requires the operator to be positioned
behind the trimmer handle to operate the
trimmer.
• Trimmer head rotation is controlled by
holding the trimmer head control bar
down to the handle and pushing the
drive control lever forward until it clicks;
then release the lever.
• Trimmer head rotation will stop when
the control bar is released.
Drive
control
lever
control bar
To engage
trimmer head Trimmer head
disengaged
TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT
^CAUTION: Stop the engine and wait
for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect
spark plug wire from spark plug and
place wire where it cannot come in
contact with plug.
The height of cut can be set to six (6)
different positions ranging from 1-1/2
inches to 3 inches. Recommended cutting
height for the average yard is 2 inches.
1. To adjust trimming height, push in the
locking plate tab and move trimmer
head up or down to desired position.
2. Release tab and be sure head is
locked into one of the six (6) height
positions.
Adjustable
Trimmer
Head
Locking
Plate Tab