To USE the Enginecontrol Lever, To Stop Edger

Throttle Control - Used to control the en- gine speed.

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into the carburetor manifold for faster starts.

Starter Handle - The engine on this edger is equipped with an easy pull recoil starter,

Depth Control Lever - Controls the depth of the blade.

Blade Guard - Used to prevent stones or other material from being thrown at the op- erator.

Engine Control Lever- Must be held back to allow engine to start and run.

Index Lever - Permits adjustment from the edging (vertical) position to beveling (45 ° ) position. To change position, pull the index lever and rotate the quill assembly to the desired angle or position.

Adjustable Rear Wheel- Right rear wheel is adjustable to level Edger when edging

along a curb(curb-hopping)._ ",

Ajustable Front Wheel-Front wheel can be adjusted down for curb-hopping: r_I=.__

Z_ WARNING: Blade is rotating when engine is running or being started. Keep, hands and feet away from blade to prevent injury.

TO USE THE ENGINECONTROL LEVER

•Pull the engine control lever back with your left hand and hold it in contact with the upper handle cross tube to allow en- gine to start and run. See next figure.

•Release the engine control lever to stop the engine.

NOTE: If engine continues to rg_after lever is released.Use the stop W position on the throttle control to stop the engine and then see your Craftsman Seryice Cen-

ter to correct the engine control lever prob- lem.

,/_ CAUTION: Always stop the engine and make sure all parts have stopped whenever leaving the operator's position or when cleaning, replacing or inspecting the

Edger.

HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER

Z_ WARNING: The operation of this Edger can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can cause se- vere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the Edger.

We recommend standard safety g asses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your glasses.

TO STOP EDGER

•Make sure the depth control lever is all the way forward and release engine control lever. There is a _ STOP position on the throttle control lever in case of a failure with the engine control lever. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator position.

/_ CAUTION: Never leavethe Edger" unattended while the engine is running. Always raise the cutting blade and stop the

engine.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

•Run at full '_ engine speed during normal use.

•Push throttle control lever forward to increase speed; back to decrease speed.

•Pulling the throttle control lever all tl_e way back will stop I_I the engine.

TO USE PRIMER BUTTON

•Push primer button J-i-fivetimes. See page 6 figure for location. Wait about two seconds between each push.

NOTE: Do not use primer button to re-

start a warm engine after a short shut- down.