Craftsman 358.773110 Operator's Manual page 8

Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED EN-
GINE.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
Flooded engines can be started by
placing the switch in the ON position
and the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE
position; then, pull the rope to clear
the engine of excess fuel. This could
require pulling the starter rope many
times depending on how badly the
unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EDGING
As you become familiar with your edg_
er, you will be able to determine your
own operating pace. Conditions such
as depth of cut and material being cut
will regulate the speed and time re-
quired for your edging job.
• Allow the engine to warm up for one
minute before you begin edging.
• Increase the engine speed before
placing the blade in the cut. For
best operation, run the engine at full
throttle while cutting.
• Keep you edging path straight by
aligning the blade guide rib on the
rear of the blade guard with the
edge of the sidewalk. Keep all
wheels flat on the walkway.
• Always work going away from
people and solid objects such as
walls, large stones, trees, automo-
biles, etc.
• Be careful when edging near trees
or valuable plants. The high speed
metal blade may cut roots and
cause damage to the plants.
• If the blade stalls, immediately move
the unit rearward slightly to allow the
blade to restart. If the blade contin-
ues to stall, stop the engine, discon-
nect the spark plug, and inspect for
blockage or damage.
• Always keep the blade area clean.
Stop the engine, make sure the
blade has completely stopped turn-
ing, and disconnect the spark plug
before cleaning.
SETTING THE EDGING DEPTH
_h_WARNING: Never attempt to ad-
just the depth adjusting skid when the
engine is running. Always release the
throttle trigger, wait until the blade
stops turning, move the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position, and disconnect
spark plug before making adjust*
ments. Your edger is equipped with
several edging depths. The depth
used will depend on your personal
edging preference and the condition
of the area where the edging opera-
tion is to be done.
NOTE: If the area to be edged has
never been cut or several weeks have
passed since the last cut, the first edg_
ing should be done at no more than
half depth.
To set the depth:
1. Squeeze levers together to disen-
gage depth lock.
2. Move depth control lever to the de_
sired position.
3. Move the depth control lever for-
ward for shallower edging, back_
ward for deeper edging.
Control Lever
Depth
Adjusting
When edging, the trigger handle must
be raised until the skid rests on the
ground. The trigger handle must be
held in the raised position during the
entire edging operation to maintain a
consistent edging depth.
DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID
The surface of the depth adjusting
skid will wear over a period of time.
This part is reversible to provide a
second wear surface.
1. Remove the two mounting screws
which hold the skid to the support
arm.
2. Rotate the skid 180 degrees.
3. Reinstall the mounting screws.
EDGING TIPS
• Inspect unit before each use.
• Inspect the area to be cut before
each use.
• Keep unit in front of your body.
• Cut at full throttle.
• Keep the wheels and skid in contact
with the ground.
• Always work going away from oth_
ers.
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