Operation; Removing And Attaching The Blade - Craftsman 172.796570 Operator's Manual

TRENCHING
AND LANDSCAPING OPERATION
The Edger can also be used for Trenching.The blade will leave a small trench for placing
wiring underground.
Because of the direction of the Blade rotation the Edger can kickback towards the operator
if it hits an obstruction such as thick, matted grass. Keep a firm grasp on the Handle,
especially when trenching in thick, matted material.
The Edger can be used in Landscaping applications, including cutting along the edges
of flower and shrubbery beds, around trees, and cutting in preparation for sod removal.
While trenching and landscaping, the Edge Guide can interfere with moving the Edger
through hard soil or sod. For this reason trenching and landscaping are done with the
Blade only and without use of the Edge Guide. Locate the Edge Guide Adjustment Lever
and put Edge Guide in the up position. Refer to illustrations on Lever.
Before trenching, inspect and ensure there are no exposed or buried cables, pipes
or other objects that may create a hazard or interfere with operating the Edger.
Set depth to only that required for the job.
i NOTE: ALWAYS stand to the left of the Handle. Any debris thrown by the Edger
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would be coming from the Blade Guard area on the right of the Edger.
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REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE BLADE
The blade, two spacers and hex head nut with conical washer should be attached to your
Edger in the order shown (Fig. 13). Check that the blade has been properly mounted before
using your Edger.
The Edger Blade has two wear indicators that show when the original blade needs to be
replaced. When the blade wears to the small holes, it should be replaced.
Hex Head Nut
with conical washer --_
Blade
Indicator
Hole
Top Spacer
Fig. 13 1
Bottom
Spacer
Indicator
Hole
Shaft
Do not overload. If tool slows down, pull back slightly and wait until blade comes up to
normal speed.
i Z_ WARNING: DO NOT use Edger with any type of accessory or attachment.
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Such usage might be hazardous.
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NOTE: To increase blade life, keep initial cutting depth
at minimum and increase depth setting as blade wears.
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