Craftsman 358.796520 Instruction Manual page 2

Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 8
Safety Rules 2 Storage 9
Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Chart 9
Operation 6 Spanish 10
Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering Back Cover
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC EDGER
If this Craftsman Electric Edger fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or
workmanship within (2) two years from the date of purchase, Sears will replace it free
of charge.
If this edger is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only 90
days from the date of purchase.
If this edger is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days
from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover the blade.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC
EDGER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED
STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
_h, WARNING: When using electric
edgers, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and per-
sonal injury. Read all instructions and
safety information throughout this
manual.
DANGER: THIS POWER UNIT CAN
BE DANGEROUS!This unit can cause
serious in ury including amputation or
b ndness to the operator and others.
The warnings and safety instructions in
this manual must be followed to provide
reasonable safety and efficiency in using
this unit. The operator is responsible for
following warnings and instructions in
this manual and on unit. Read entire in-
struction manual before assembling and
using this unit! Restrict use of this power
tool to persons who read, understand,
and follow warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the unit. Never al-
low children to operate this unit.
_ SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit. (Safety glasses are avail-
able.) Always wear face or dust mask
if operation is dusty. Always wear
heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots,
and gloves. Do not go barefoot or
wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
ewelry or clothing with loosely hang-
ng tes, straps, tasse s, etc. They can
be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by the blade.
• Stay alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com-
mon sense.
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