Craftsman CMXGKAM212501 Instruction Manual page 8

Recoil Starter
520
NOTE: This operator's manual covers several models. Features may vary by model.
Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted
may differ from yours.
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.
This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.
Curb Height Adjustment Lever (If equipped)
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.
KNOW YOUR EDGER
Blade Control
Blade Depth Control Lever
Primer
WARNING
WARNING
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Craftsman Edgers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Recoil Starter
Curb Height
Adjustment Lever
550
Figure 7
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 (If equipped)
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.
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.
8
Blade Control
Blade Depth Control Lever
Primer
Bevel Adjustment
Lever