Know Your Edger - Craftsman 358.796480 Operator's Manual

WARNING: All e lectrical repairs to
this unit, including housing, switch,
motor,
etc., must be diagnosed and re-
paired by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double insu-
lated appliance must be identical to the
parts they replace. A double insulated
appliance is marked with the words
KNOW YOUR EDGER
DOUBLE iNSULATiON or DOUBLE INSU-
LATED. The symbol [] (square within a
square) may also be marked on the
appliance. Failure to have the unit re-
paired by Sears service personnel can
cause the double insulation construc-
tion to become ineffective and result in
serious injury.
READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations to your unit to familiarize yourself with the location
of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Control Handle
Trigger
Switch
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The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to acti-
vate the motor.
The PIVOT LOCKING LEVER is en-
gaged to reposition the cutting angle.
The BLADE is designed to cut grass.
Pivot Locking Lever
Blade Guard
Blade
The BLADE GUARD provides protec-
tion from the spinning blade.
The DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB allows
you to adjust blade to the desired depth.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING POSITION
Your unit has two operating positions,
one for edging, one for beveling.
To set operating position:
• Move pivot locking lever toward han-
dle and hold. Pivot motor to desired
position. Release pivot locking lever,
making sure motor locks into position.
Pivot
Locking Lever
EDGING METHODS
WARNING: The operator or others
must not try to clear away cut material
with the motor running or the blade
turning to avoid serious injury.
WARNING: Stop motor and blade
and disconnect unit from power source
before removing materials wrapped
around blade shaft to avoid injury.
• Allow the motor to reach full speed
before entering the material to be
cut. The blade has maximum cutting
power at full speed and is less likely
to bind or stall.
• If blade does not turn when switch is
activated, make sure it is not stuck or
bound by debris.
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