Table Of Contents; Safety Rules; Warranty Statement - Craftsman 358.796500 Operator's Manual

Warranty Statement
Safety Rules
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
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Service & Adjustments 8
Storage 9
Troubleshooting Chart 10
Spanish 11
Parts Ordering Back Cover
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC EDGER
if this Craftsman Electric Edger fails to perform properly due to a defect In material
or workmanship within (2) two years from the date of purchase, Sears will repair
or replace it, free of charge.
If this edger Is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only 90
days from the date of purchase.
If this edger is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days
from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover the blade.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC
EDGER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES,
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
_= WARNING: When using electric
edgers, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, olectdc shock, and per-
sonal injury. Read all instructions and
safety information throughout this
manual.
DANGER:
THIS POWER TOOL CAN
BE DANGEROUSIThis unit can cause
serious injury includingamputation or
blindness to the operator and others.
The warnings and safety Instructionsin
this manual must be followed to provide
reasonable safety and efficiency In using
this unit. The operator Is responsible for
following warnings and InstructionsIn
this manual and on unit. Read entire
Operator's Manual before assembling
and using this unitl Restrict use of this
power tool to persons who read, under-
stand, and follow warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and on the unit.
Safety Labels on unit
OPERATOR SAFETY'
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main-
tenance on your unit. (Safety glasses
are available.) Always wear face or
dust mask if operation is dusty. Al-
ways wear heavy, long pants long
s eeves, boots, and gloves. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hang-
lag ties, straps, tassels, etc. They
can be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps pro-
tect you from debris and pieces of
toxic plants thrown by the blade.
• Stay alert. Do not operate umt when
you are tired, ill, or under Influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch
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