Sears 172.79183 warranty Edging Operation, Avoiding Kickback, Edging with Edge Guide

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EDGING OPERATION

!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). 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 edging in thick, matted material. When using the Edger along a paved surface, keep both rear wheels on the pavement.

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EDGING OPERATION cont.

For the first edging of the season, it is best to move forward slowly because the

grass is thickest then. Subsequent edging will be take less time. If the tool slows down, back it up an inch or two until the blade comes up to normal speed. During edging some sparks may be generated from hitting stones or paved surface. This is normal.

Do not attempt to edge when the grass or soil is wet or moist – for electrical safety and to prevent clogging of the blade chamber. If you must edge under conditions that cause the blade chamber to become clogged, release Power Switch Lever, wait for blade to come to a complete stop, UNPLUG TOOL, open Blade Guard door. See OPENING THE BLADE GUARD on Pages 20-21. Remove the clogged material with a stick.

To continue to operate the Edger in a clogged condition will seriously overload the motor.

1.Set cut depth at 1” (see pg. 15). Locate Edge Guide Adjustment Lever, press in, and turn clockwise to set Edge Guide in the down position. See EDGE GUIDE section (pg. 16).

2.Before starting the Edger, line up the tool so the Edge Guide rests against the edge of the paved surface (Fig.11). The Cut Line Indicator is helpful in lining up the Edger blade to the cut path. Both Rear Wheels should be on the paved surface when edging.

Fig. 11

Both Rear
Wheels on	Cut line
paved surface
	indicater

Edge Guide Lined up with paved surface

Fig. 12a

Avoiding

Kickback

Tilt the Handle down so

the blade is above the ground

Fig. 12b

Edging with

Edge Guide

Slowly lift the Handle to lower the Blade.

3.To avoid kickback of Edger, tilt the Handle down so the blade is above the ground (Fig. 12a).

4.Turn Edger On and allow blade to spin without moving tool.

5.Slowly lift the Handle to lower the Blade, finding the edge of the paved surface (Fig. 12b). Use the Cut Line Indicator to help position the Edger. Start edging, moving the tool forward slowly along edge of paved surface, keeping the Edge Guide pressed lightly against the pavement edge.

NOTE: ALWAYS stand to the left of the Handle. Any debris thrown by the Edger would be coming from the Blade Guard area on the right of the Edger

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!CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT to unclog the blade chamber by dropping or tapping the Edger on the ground or pavement. This can damage the Edger. Keep hands clear of Edge Guide and Blade when cleaning, as these wear to very sharp points during edging.

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