Operator’s Manual 12 Amp Electric Lawn Edger Model No. 172.79183 CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.craftsman.
SAFETY SYMBOLS TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty……………………………..........................................……………..Page 2 Safety Symbols……………………..........................................……………..Page 3 Safety Instructions……………………..........................................……….....Pages 4 - 9 Unpacking..……………………………...........................………………….....Page 10 Description………………………………..........................................………..Pages 11 - 12 Assembly and Adjustments………………………………..............................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. WARNING: if correctly used, this electric Edger is an easy to handle and efficient tool; if used improperly or without the due precautions it could become a dangerous tool. For pleasant and safe work, ALWAYS strictly comply with the safety rules that are contained in this manual. ! WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this manual before using this electric Edger.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. ! EXTENSION CORDS cont. WARNING: GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection should be provided on all circuits or outlets to be used for electric lawn and garden power tools. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and should be used for this measure of protection. ! WARNING: Double insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. 3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC EDGERS cont. 7. ALWAYS hold the Edger with both hands on the Handle and NEVER reach near or under the Blade Guard. 8. AVOID accidental starting. DO NOT carry a plugged in Edger with your finger on the Power Switch Lever. 9. DO NOT carry the Edger by the extension cord or pull the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. 10. DO NOT FORCE the Edger.
DESCRIPTION UNPACKING 1. The Edger comes fully assembled except for the Handle, which is in pieces and connected by internal wiring, and must be assembled (Fig 1). 2. Included is a bag with the two Knobs and Curved Head Bolts for assembling the Handle. 3. Remove the Edger with Handle, along with bag of Knobs and Bolts, from the carton. Inspect your Edger. 4. Do not discard box or packing material until all parts are examined.
DESCRIPTION cont. ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS ATTACHING THE HANDLE The handle comes packaged in sections, which are connected together by internal coated wiring running through the middle of all the handle pieces. KNOW YOUR EDGER cont. Fig. 2 Power Switch Lever Handle 1. Carefully remove packing material and plastic wrapping around tool and handle pieces, being careful to keep pieces connected. 2. Remove the Knobs and Curved Head Bolts from the plastic bag. 3.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD 1. Insert extension cord socket into Edger’s Power Plug (Fig. 5). 2. An Extension Cord Retainer is attached to the Handle to reduce strain on the cord. To use this feature, simply double the extension cord as shown, about a foot from the end, and insert it into the end of the Retainer. Place the loop formed by doubling the cord over the Hook (Fig. 6a). Gently tug on the cord to ensure that it is firmly situated in the Retainer (Fig. 6b). 3.
OPERATION ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont. EDGE GUIDE The Edge Guide is useful for cutting a straight path along sidewalks, driveways, or other straight existing edges. ! WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the Edger from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the Edger or making any adjustments. POWER SWITCH LEVER To turn Edger ON, press in the Power Safety Lock-Off Switch and squeeze the Power Switch Lever (Fig. 9a).
OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. EDGING OPERATION ! EDGING OPERATION cont. WARNING: Make sure that other people and pets are at least 100 feet away from Edger. NOTE: When there is heavy overgrowth of grass over the paved surface, the grass may drag on the Guard. An initial cut may be required with the Edger on the grass side. This will require lifting up the Edge Guide and may require reducing the depth of cut (See EDGE GUIDE and CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT instructions).
OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. TRENCHING AND LANDSCAPING OPERATION The Edger can also be used for Trenching. The blade will leave a small trench for placing wiring underground. OPENING THE BLADE GUARD cont. Fig. 13b Fig. 13a Because of the direction of the Blade rotation the Edger can kickback towards the operator if it hits an obstruction such as thick, matted grass. Keep a firm grasp on the Handle, especially when trenching in thick, matted material.
OPERATION cont. MAINTENANCE REMOVING THE BLADE FOR REPLACEMENT ! GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the Edger from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the Edger or making any adjustments. ! CAUTION: BLADE ROTATES momentarily after power switch is released. Wait for blade to come to a complete stop. Blade is sharp, wear work gloves when replacing. 1.
12 Amp STORAGE Store the Edger indoors when not in use. It should be stored in a dry place, high up or locked in a place that is out of the reach of children. Edger may be stored by hanging by handle. DO NOT hang Edger with the Power Switch Lever depressed! Be sure Power Switch Lever is free of contact when hanging. ! WARNING: Be sure the Edger is unplugged before storing. DO NOT hang Edger by Power Switch Lever.
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