Craftsman 917.773423 owner manual Howto Useyourtrimmer Engine Speed, To Adjusttrimming Height

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Theoperationofanytdmmercanresultin

foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or performing any adjustments or repairs.

We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOWTO USEYOURTRIMMER

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed is controlled by a throttie located on the side of the upper handle. Fast position is for starting and normal tdmming. Slow is for light trimming and fuel economy. Stop is for stopping the engine.

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TO ADJUSTTRIMMING HEIGHT

ACAUTION: Stop the engine and wati for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot seine 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 tdmming height, push in the locking plate tab and move tdmmer head up or down to desired position.

2.Release tab and be sure head is

locked into one of the six (6) height positions.

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TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL

Yourtrimmer is equipped with a trimmer head ddve control bar which will require the operator to be positioned behind the trimmer handle to operate the trimmer.

Tdmmer head rotation is controlled by holding the tdmmer head control bar down to the handle.

Trimmer head rotation will stop when the control bar is released.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL

Yourb'imrneris shippedwithout oil in the

engine. For tyPe and grade of oilto use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section

of this manual.

ACAUTION: DO NOT overfillengine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.

1.Be sure tdmmer is level and area around oil fill is clean.

2.Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.

Make sure that rim of spout is clean.

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