Craftsman 944.361063, Owner'S Manual

5

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION

Read these instructions and this manual in 
its entirety before you 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 as sem bled 
at the factory with the exception of those 
parts left unassembled for shipping 
purposes.  All parts such as nuts, wash-
ers, bolts, etc., nec es sary to complete the 
as sem bly have been placed in the parts 
bag.  To ensure safe and proper operation 
of your trimmer, all parts and hard ware 
you assemble must be tightened securely.  
Use the correct tools as necessary to 
ensure proper tightness.
When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is 
mentioned in this man ual, it means when 
you are in the operating po si tion (stand ing 
be hind the handle).

TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM 
CAR TON

1.   Remove loose parts included with trim-

mer.

2.   Cut down two end corners of carton 

and lay end panel down fl at.

3.   Remove all packing materials.
4.   Roll trimmer out of carton and check 

carton thor ough ly 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.

Loose Parts Packed Separately

Bottle of oil

Trimmer Lines

(2) Sets

(0.155 diameter

x 18.75 inches long)

LIFT UP

Lower 
handle

Upper handle

Handle 
knob