Operation - Craftsman 247.772460 Operator's Manual

Recoil starter
Warning
Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how
to stop the machine and disengage it quickly.
blade ConTrol
Located on the upper handle, the blade control must be depressed
against the upper handle in order to operate the edger. Releasing the
blade control stops the engine and the edger blade.
Warning
This control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operation.
CUrb HeigHT adjUSTMenT lever
The curb height adjustment lever is found on the rear portion of the
edger. when placed in an applicable notch, it aids in stabilizing the
edger while edging grass along a curb.

OPERATION

curb Height
adjustment
lever
Figure 4
blade dePTH ConTrol lever
The blade depth control lever is located on the right side of the upper
handle. It is used to control the depth of the cut. The further forward
the blade depth control lever is moved, the deeper into the soil the
edger blade will cut.
bevel adjUSTMenT lever
The bevel adjustment lever is located on the front, left portion of the
edger, behind the edger blade. It is used to vary the angle of the edger
blade between one of three positions for edging/trenching or beveled
edging.
reCoil STarTer
The recoil starter is used to start the engine.
oil Fill
Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions on checking the oil.
PriMer
The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor and aid in starting
the engine. Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a
warm engine after a short shutdown.
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Blade control
Blade Depth control lever
oil fill
Bevel adjustment
lever
Primer