Troubleshooting - Craftsman 358.796501 Instruction Manual

ACCESSORIES
Safety Glasses ........... 71-85707
Extension Cord ........... 71-5702
CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS
Blade .................. .71-85718
Spring washer (blade) .. 530402971
Hex Nut (blade) ....... 530402954
Lock Nut (tube) ........ 530403094
Rear wheel ........... 530095088
Front wheel ........... 530095087
Blade Guard .......... 530402859
Edge guide ........... 530402865
Rear axle ............. 530403071
Front axle ............ 530402875
Washer (axle) ......... 530403136
Cup Washer (axle) ..... 530016276
Locknut (axle) ......... 530016245
Lockwasher (axle) ..... 530016255
Spacer (axle) ......... 530403109
Screw (edge guide) .... 530016227
Screw (tube) .......... 530402888
Washer (T-handle) ..... 530402887
_]I, WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
• Secure the unit before storing or
transporting.
• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally cause injury.
• Store unit well out of reach of children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at the end of
the season or if it will not be used for
30 days or more.
If your edger is to be stored for a peri-
od of time:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
• Inspect the blade area and clean any
dirt, grass, leaves, or debris that has
collected. Inspect the blade and blade
guard; rep/ace a blade that is bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or damaged
in any other way.
• Replace a damaged or wom blade
guard.
_. Ughtly oil extemal metal surfaces.
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves
when handling the blade. The blade is
sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
• Apply a coating of oil to entire surface
of blade; wrap it in heavy paper or
cloth.
• Be sure all handles and guards are in
place and are securely fastened, Re-
place any damaged parts.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, worn, or broken pads.
• Do not cover with plastic. Plas'dccan-
not breathe and will induce condensa-
tion and eventual rust or corrosion.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_, WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be-
fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies
that require unit to be operating.
TROUBLE
Blade stops
under a load
or does not tum
when switch is
pressed.
Blade turns but
will not cut.
Edger drags
ground or cuts
too deep.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. Forcing blade into material.
2. Blade guard dogged with debris.
3. Edge guide bent toward blade.
4. Unit unplugged.
5. Fuse blown/circuitbreaker off.
6. Wom spring washer.
7. None of the above.
1. Wheel depth incorrect.
2. Incorrect or worn blade.
3. Worn spdn_]washer.
1. Wheel depth incorrect.
2. Wheel mount(s) broken.
1. Cut at a slower pace.
2. Clean blade guard area.
3. Replace edge guide.
4. Plug unit into a 120 volt outlet.
5. Replace fuse/reset breaker,
6. Replace spring washer.
7. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
1. Adjust wheel to proper depth.
2. Replace blade.
3. Replace spring washer.
1. Adjust wheel for proper depth.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
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