Edging Methods; Depth Adjustment; Bevling; Operating Tips - Craftsman 358.796500 Operator's Manual

EDGING METHODS
WARNING: The operator or oth-
ers must not try to clear away cut ma-
terial with the motor running or the
blade turning to avoid serious injury.
A(_ WARNING: Stop motor and blade
and disconnect unit from power source
before removing materials wrapped
around blade shaft to avoid injury.
- Allow the motor to reach full speed
before entering the material to be
cut. The blade has maximum cutting
power at full speed and is less likely
to bind or stall.
• If blade does not turn when switch is
activated, make sure it is not stuck or
bound by debris.
(_t_ Blade rotates mo-
mentarily after the
switch is released.
• Stop rotating
blade by contact
lal.
• Always release the switch and allow
motor to stop when not cutting.
• To stop the motor, release the switch;
allow blade to stop turning before re-
moving it from the cut.
As you become familiar with your
edger, you will be able to determine
your own operating pace. Conditions
such as depth of cut, angle of cut, and
material being cut will regulate the
speed and time required for your edg-
ing job.
EDGING
EDGING--yields precise, close cutting
around sidewalks, driveways, patios,
etc.
BEVELING--provides a wider cut or
trench around sidewalks, driveways, pa-
ties, etc. Beveling removes more mated-
al and therefore increases motor load.
Be careful to cut slowly to avoid motor
stalling or overload, which may damage
motor. The width of the bevel cut can be
changed by adjusting the depth of the
front wheel (see Depth Adjustment).
BEVELING
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
The front wheel can be adjusted to allow
for a deeper or shallower cut. Move the
wheel up for a deeper cut, down for a
shallower cut. When the wheel is ad-
justed all the way down (travel position),
the blade is lifted clear of the ground.
Adjust as follows:
• Loosen the knob on the front wheel
assembly.
• Adjust the wheel to set the blade
depth. Use a higher wheel setting for
deep edging, a lower wheel setting
for shallow edging and trenching.
• Tighten knob securely.
Edge Guide
OPERATING TIPS
• Allow the blade to reach full speed
before placing the blade in the cut.
Be careful to cut slowly to avoid mo-
tor stalling or overload, which may
damage the motor.
• Keep your edging path straight by
keeping the edge guide in contact with
the edge of the walkway.
• Always work going away from people
and solid objects such as walls, large
stones, trees, automobiles, etc.
• Be careful when edging near trees or
valuable plants. The high speed met-
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