Craftsman 358.796501 Instruction Manual page 6

KNOW YOUR EDGER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations to your unit to familiarize yourself with the location
of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Depth
Adjustment
Knob
Pivot Locking Lever
Blade Guard
Blade
TRIGGER SWITCH
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to acti-
vate the motor.
PIVOT LOCKING LEVER
The PIVOT LOCKING LEVER is engaged
to reposition the cutting angle.
BLADE
The BLADE is designed to cut grass.
BLADE GUARD
The BLADE GUARD provides protection
from the spinning blade.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB allows
yOu to adjust blade to the desired depth.
OPERATING POSITION
Your unit has two operating positions,
one for edging, one for beveling.
To set operating position:
1. Move pivot locking lever toward
handle and hold.
2. Pivot motor to desired position.
3. Release pivot locking lever, making
sure motor locks into position.
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.
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 be-
fore entedng the matedal to be cut.
The blade has maximum cutting
power at full speed and is less likely to
bind or stall.
• If blade does not tum when switch is
activated, make sure it is not stuck or
bound by debds.
(_ Blade rotates mo-
mentarily after the
switch is released.
Stop rotating
blade by contact
with cut material.
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