To Attach New Blade; Trigger Switch Operation; Edger Operation - Craftsman 900.79654 Instruction Manual

To
Attach New Blade:
1. Ensure inner spacer is on shaft-
"flats" in spacer hole must engage
with "flats" on shaft.
2. Holding the spacer in place, put the
blade on the shaft, as shown (Figure 7B).
3. Hold the blade against the spacer and
install the outer spacer, again aligning
the flats in the spacer with the flats on
the shaft.
4. Install the hex head nut and conical
washer, then tighten with a wrench
(140 in. pounds).
NOTE: Replace hex head nut and
conical washer only with identical
replacement parts; see Parts List.
5. Close guard door; knob must be in
locking position.
Trigger Switch Operation
To turn tool ON, squeeze the trigger switch.
The trigger has been designed so that it is
very easy to hold in the ON position. To
turn tool OFF, release the trigger.
NOTE: The edger is a major appliance
and should not be operated simultaneously
with other major appliances on the same
household circuit.
Edger Operation
AWARNING: Make sure that other
persons and pets are at least 100 feet
away.
1. Set cut depth at 1" and set edge
guide to the down position, refer to
Assembly Instructions.
2. Before starting the edger, line up the
tool so the edge guide rests against
the edge of the paved surface (Figure
8). Both rear wheels should be on the
paved surface when edging.
3. To avoid kickback of edger, tilt the
handle down so the blade is above
the ground (Figure 9).
4. Turn switch ON and allow blade to
spin without moving tool.
5. Slowly lift the handle to lower the
blade, finding the edge of the paved
surface and start edging. Then
move tool forward slowly along edge
of paved surface, keeping the edge
guide pressed lightly against the
pavement edge.
Tip: When there is heavy overgrowth
of grass over the paved surface it may
drag on the guard. An initial cut may
be required with the edger on the
grass side. This will require lifting up
the edge guide and may require
reducing the depth of cut.
For the first edging each season, it is
best to move forward slowly because
grass is thickest then. On subsequent
edgings you should be able to move
forward more rapidly. If the tool slows
down, back it up an inch or two until the
blade comes up to normal speed. During
edging some sparks may be generated
from hitting stones. This is normal. Do
not attempt to edge when the grass or
soil is wet or moist--for electrical safety
and to prevent clogging of the blade
chamber. If you must edge under
conditions that cause the blade chamber
to become clogged, release trigger and
wait for blade to come to complete stop!
UNPLUG TOOL! Open door and remove
clogged material with a stick. To continue
to operate the tool in a clogged condition
will seriously overload the motor.
ACAUTION: Do not attempt to unclog
the blade chamber by dropping or tapping
the tool on the ground. This can damage
the unit. Keep hands clear of edge guide
and blade when cleaning as these wear
to a very sharp point during edging.
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