General Maintenance; Blade Care - Craftsman 172.79183 Operator's Manual

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Keep your Edger clean and in good repairfor maximumlong-lastingpe_orrnance.
Before each use, inspect the switchand cordfor damage. Check for damaged, missing,
or worn parts. Check for loose screws,misalignment, moving parts that are jammed,
or any other conditionsthat may affectthe operation. If abnormal v_bration or noise occurs,
turn off the tool immediatelyand have the problemcorrectedbeforefurther use.
• DO NOT use the Edger if it has any broken parts. Have damaged, missing, worn or broken
parts replaced befOreusing Edger.
When servicing a tool, use only identicalreplacementpads. Use of unauthorizedpads
or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a riskof electricshockor injury.
BLADE CARE
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened steel and wifh normaluse,
they will•not require resharpaning.However, if youaccidentally hit a wire fence, stones,
glass or other hard objects,you may put a nick in the blade. There is no need to*rem0ve
this pick as long as it does not interferewith the movementof the blade. If it does interfere,
,unplug the Edger, see OPENING THE BLADE GUARD on Pages 2g-21, and use a
fine-toothedfile or sharpening stoneto removethe nick.
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I Z_ WARNING: To avoid Injury, ALWAYS mr" effanddlsconn_t =e Edg.er
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I from theePOWer =outletBEFORE installing parts or-cleaning the Edger or making I
!, any adjuszments, , , . .
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|f Y0U.droptile .Edger,carefully inspectit for damage. If the blade is bent, hauslngGrecked,
or handles brOken, or if yousee any other condition that may affect the Edger's Operation,
•have Edger repaired by a Sears or other qualified servicedealer before putting it baGkinto
use.
CLEANING
Fertilizersand other gardenchemicals containagents that greatlyac_lemte the corrosion
of metals, tf you use the Edger in areas where ferttliz_'s or chemi_.,_ls have been used, it
-should be cleaned immediatelyafterwards.DoNot store the toolon er sdja_ent k) fed.itizers
or chemicals.
When cleaning, DO NOT immersetool in water or squid witha hose _.
Never let any liquidget inside the tool.
Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth. You may lubricateonlymetalpads with a light
_etmleum based oil.
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/k WARNING:
Te avoid injury, ALWAYS turf=eft and dis¢onneGt the _ Jl
from the power cutlet BEFORE Installing parts or cleaning theEdger or nicking !
aP, y adjustments.
• Z_ CAUTION= BLADE ROTATES momenbdly after Pewer 'sw_l_ is re!ea=ed. ]
Wait for blade to come to a complete step.
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