Craftsman 536.797571 Owner's Manual page 10

OPERATION
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The operationofthis edger/trimrner can resultin foreignobjectsbeingthrowninto the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields while operatingthe edger/tdmmer.
We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your
glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER
TO STOP EDGER/TRIMMER
• To stopthe engine, make sure the clutchlever is all
the way beck (or up) and move the throttle control
lever to the STOP position.
CAUTION: THE FRONT WHEEL MUST
BE IN THE EXTREME RIGHT POSITION
TO PREVENT THE BLADE FROM STRIK-
ING WHEEL WHILE IN TRIMMING POSI-
TION.
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CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE THE EDGER/ |
TRIMMER UNATFENDED WHILE THE EN-
GINE IS RUNNING. ALWAYS DISEN-
GAGE THE CUTTING BLADE AND STOP
THE ENGINE.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
• Run at full engine speed during normal use,
• Push throttle control lever up to increase speed;
downto decrease speed.
TO USE PRIMER BU'I'I'ON
• Push primerbuttonfive (5) times (see Fig. 5). Wait
abouttwo (2) secondsbetween each push.
NOTE: Do not use pdmerto restart a warm engine after
a shortshutdown.
TO USE THE CLUTCH LEVER
• Start the engine and move the clutch lever forward
(or down) to engage the cuttingblade.
• Select the edging depth you need. There are 5
selectionsup to 2-3/4 inches deep.
iMPORTANT: IFVERY DEEP EDGINGIS REQUIRED,
WE RECOMM END THAT A SHALLOW
CUT BE MADE FIRST, TH EN C UTS AT
GREATER DEPTHS UNTIL THE
DESIRED DEPTH IS OBTAINED.
TO USE THE INDEX LEVER
(TRIMMING OPERATION)
• Stop the engine and disconnectthe spark plug wire
from the spark plug.
• Loosenthe knob(See Fig. 6) on the frontwheel arm
and slidethe wheel all the way to the rightside.
• Tightenthe knob securely.
FIG. 6
• Pull the index lever out of its notch (See Fig 7) and
position it in the notch marked 90°.
• Reconnect the spark plugwiro and startthe engine.
Move the clutchlever to the desired trimmingheight.
_ll AUTION: NEVER LEAVE THE EDGER/
TRIMMER UNATTENDED WHILE THE EN-
GINE IS RUNNING. ALWAYS DISEN-
GAGE THE CUTTING BLADE AND STOP
THE ENGINE.
INDEX LEVER
INDEX LEVER IN THE NOTCH MARKED "90"
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FIG. 7