Storage; Troubleshooting Table - Craftsman 358.796471 Instruction Manual

ACCESSORIES
Safety G_asses ........... 71-85707
Extension Cord ........... 71-5702
CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS
Blade ................... 71-85717
Locknut (axle) ......... 530016245
Spring washer (btade) .. 530403499
Hex Nut (blade) ....... 530016293
Lock Nut (tube) ........ 530403094
Rear Wheel ........... 530095088
Front WheeI .......... 530402970
Cup Washer .......... 530403500
Blade Guard .......... 530402859
Edge Guide ........... 530402865
Rear Axte ............ 530403071
Front Axle ............ 530402907
Washer (axie) ......... 530403136
Screw (edge guide) .... 530016227
Screw (tube) .......... 530402888
WARNING: Prepare unit for stor-
age at the end of the season or if it wiIt
not be used for 30 days or more.
• Secure the unit before storing or
transporting.
• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentatty cause injury.
• Store unit well out of reach of chiMren.
EDGER STORAGE
• Clean the entire unit.
• Inspect the blade area and clean any
dirt, grass, leaves, or debris that has
collected. Inspect the blade and
blade guard; replace a blade that is
bent, warped, cracked, broken, or
damaged in any other way.
• Replace a damaged or worn blade
guard.
• Lightly oii external 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 biade; wrap it in heavy paper or
cloth.
• Be sure aIt handles and guards are
in place and are securely fastened.
Replace any damaged parts.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, worn, or broken parts.
• Do not cover with plastic. Plastic can-
not breathe and will induce condensa-
tion and eventuat rust or corrosion.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before
performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that re-
quire the unit to be operating.
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
Blade stops • Forcing blade into material. • Cut at a slower pace.
under a load •BIade guard clogged with debri_ •Ciean bIade guard area.
or does not • Edge guide bent toward blade. • Reptace edge guide.
turn when
switch is • Unit unplugged. • Plug unit into a 120 volt outlet.
pressed. • Fuse blown/circuit breaker off. •Repiace fuse/reset breaker.
• Worn spring washer. • Replace spring washer.
• None of the above. • Contact your Sears Service
Center/Dept
Blade turns • Incorrect or worn blade. • Replace blade.
but witt not cut •Worn spring washer. •Repiace spring washer.
Edger drags •WheeI mount(s) broken. •Contact your Sears Service
ground or Center/Dept
cuts too deep.