Craftsman 944.511573 Instruction Manual page 7

KNOW
Y OUR EDGER ATTACHMENT
READ THiS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
EDGER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize
yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual
for future reference.
Depth Adjustment Knob
Wheel
Shaft
J
Hanger i
Blade Shield
Gearbox
BLADE
The BLADE is designed to cut sod.
Edger Blade
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Tile DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB is
used to adjust the wheel for blade cut-
ting depth.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a
coupler which enables optional attach-
ments to be installed. The optional
attachments are:
Cultivator ............ 71-51158
Blower .............. 71-51160
Pruner .............. 71-51161
Brushcutter* ......... 71-51159
*not designed for use with electric
powerheads
_kWARNING: Always disconnect
powerhead spark plug (or disconnect
powerhead from power source) before
removing or installing attachments.
REMOVING ATTACHMENT
CAUTION: When removing or instal-
ling attachments, place the power-
head and attachment on a flat surface
for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
Lower
Attachment
Upper Shaft
TIGHTEN Knob
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the upper
shaft, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.