Craftsman 358.796501 Instruction Manual page 5

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WARNING: All electdcal
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
DOUBLE INSULATION or DOUBLE INSU-
LATED. The symbolrS"l(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
sedous injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.796501
Edger
'Screws
• Locknuts
• Extra Blade
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
that parts are missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
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_WARNING: If received as-
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
This instruction manual has been de-
veloped to help you assemble the unit
and to provide its safe operation. It is
important that you read the entire man-
ual to become familiar with the unit be-
fore you begin assembly.
Read your instruction manual.
Tools you will need:
• Phillips screwdriver
TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Insert tube into motor housing as
shown. Align the screw holes.
2. Insert Iocknuts into the pockets in
the motor housing.
3. Insert screws through aligned holes.
4. Thread screws into Iocknuts; tighten
securely.
Screws
Locknuts
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EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as
shown on nameplate of the unit to
power your edger.
The extension cord used to reach the
power source must be:
• Specifically marked as suitable for
outdoor use. The cord must be
marked with the suffix "W-A".
• Heavy enough to carry current from
the power source the full length of the
extension cord to the unit. Otherwise,
lossof power and overheating can oc-
cur causing damage to unit. Refer to
chart for minimumwire gauge recom-
mendations. The cord must be
marked with the proper wire gauge.
(Appropriate extension cords are avail-
able at Sears.) Do not use mul_ple
cords.
• In good condition. Cord insulation
must be intact with no cracks or
deterioration. Plug connectors must
be undamaged.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS 25FT. 50FT. 100FT 150FT.
120 16 16 14 12
A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.*
*American W-=re Gauge
Secure extension cord to unit:
• "13ethe power plug on the unit to the
extension cord as shown.
• Insert plug into cord socket.
Power Plug on Extension
Unit _ Cord
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