Craftsman 79240 manual Edging, Installing Attachment Hanger, Operating Position, Long Padiiints

3.Pushtheattachmentintothecou- pleruntilthelocking/releasebutton snapsintotheprimaryhole.

4.Beforeusingtheunit,tightenthe

knobsecurelybyturningclockwise.

coupler PrimaryHole GuideRecess

When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following:

•Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.

•Keep right arm slightly bent with right hand holding the trigger handle of powerhead.

Upper Locking/ Attachment

Shaft Release

Button

_WARNING: Make sure the lock-

ing/release button is locked in the pri- mary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit. Using the wrong hole could lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.

•Keep left arm extended with left hand holding the handlebar.

•Keep unit below waist level.

•Adjust edger wheel for proper cut depth.

_;;_,WARNING: Never attempt to

adjust the edger wheel when the unit is in operation. Always stop the pow- erhead, wait until the blade stops turn- ing, and disconnect the spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power

source) before making adjustments.

EDGING

As you become familiar with use of

Secondary Hole

Locking/Release

Button in Primary Hole

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

HANGER

An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in

use,

To install hanger on attachment:

1= Remove the shaft cap from the at- tachment (if present) and discard.

2= Press and hold the locking/release button.

3= Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking/release button snaps into the hole.

OPERATING POSITION

your edger attachment, 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 required for your edg- ing job.

•Allow the engine to warm up before you begin edging.

•Increase the engine speed before placing the blade in the cut. For best results, run the engine at full throttle while cutting.

•Always work going away from people and solid objects such as walls, large stones, trees, automobiles, etc.

•Be careful when edging near trees or valuable plants. The high speed metal blade may cut roots and cause dam- age to the plants.

•If the blade stalls, immediately move

the unit back slightly to allow the blade to restart. If the blade continues

to stall, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and inspect for block- age or damage.

ALWAYSWE_:_. _EyeProtection

Long Pad_i)i_i)nts_

,_,WARNING: Keep the blade area clean. Always release the throttle trig- ger, move the powerhead ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, disconnect the spark plug (or disconnect power- head from power source), and make sure the blade has completely

stopped turning before cleaning.

Heavy Sho_ 1 _,