Craftsman 358.792403 User Manual [en, es]
Operator’s Manual
CRRFTSMRN
LAWN EDGER ATTACHMENT
Model No.
358.792403
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
Español, p. 12
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product;
9
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm. Sun.
1 ^00-235-5878 (Hours listed are Centra! Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530164970 9/12/06
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 10
Safety Rules 2
Identification of Symbols 2
Assembly 6
Operation 7
Storage 10
Parts List
11
Spanish 12
Maintenance 9 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
WARRANTY STATEMENT
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN - LAWN EDGER ATTACHMENT
When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due
to a defect in materiai or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return
it to any Sears store, Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States
for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty excludes expendable parts that can wear out from normal use in less
than one year.
This warranty applies for only 30 days from purchase date if this product is used for
commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
DANGER! This lawn edger
can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and bead protection,
SAFETY RULES
a WARNING; When using garden
ing appliances, basic safety precau
tions must always be followed to re
duce the risk of fire and serious injury.
Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
Operator is responsible for following
instructions and warnings on unit and
in manual. Read entire operator’s
manual before using unit! Be thor
oughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the unit. Restrict the
use of this unit to persons who have
read, understand and will follow the
instructions and warnings on the unit
and in the manual. Never allow chil
dren to operate this unit.
Read and understand the
operator's manual before
using the lawn edger.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
OPERATOR SAFETY
A DANGER: RISK OF CUT.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
FROM BLADE AND CUTTING AREA.
Do not attempt to clear away cut ma
terial or hold material to be cut when
the blade is in motion. Make sure
powerhead is stopped and spark plug
wire is disconnected (or powerhead is
disconnected from power source)
when removing jammed material from
the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold
attachment by the cutting blade.
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit (safety glasses are avail
able). Eye protection should be
marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op
eration is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc. They can be
caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning blade.
• Stay alert. Do not operate when you
are tired, ill, upset, or under the influ
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com
mon sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Never start or run inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Only operate unit with handlebar
installed.
• Keep hands and feet away from cut
ting area.
• Never direct discharge of material to
ward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the area of operation. Use care
in directing discharge to avoid glass
enclosures, automobiles, and the like.
FUEL SAFETY {for gas powerheads)
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the powerhead.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting the powerhead.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting powerhead engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• Remove fuel cap slowly.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)
^WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not use in rain, in
damp or wet locations, or around
swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not
expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid
the possibility of electrical shock. Do
not handle extension cord plug or unit
with wet hands.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the unit.
• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in presence of flammable liquids
or gases to avoid creating a fire or
explosion and/or causing damage to
unit.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or
where dust or explosive vapors can
build up.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically
marked as suitable for outdoor ap
pliances. The electrical rating of the
cord must not be less than the rating
of the unit. The cord must be marked
with the suffix ‘W-A” (in Canada, “W").
Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Inspect extension
cord before use and replace if dam
aged. An undersized extension cord
will cause a drop in line voltage result
ing in loss of power and overheating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge num
ber, the heavier the cord.
• Do not use multiple cords.
• The powerhead may have a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the oth
er); if so, it will require the use of a po
larized extension cord. The appliance
plug will fit into a polarized extension
cord only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, re
verse the plug. If the plug still does
not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex
tension cord. A polarized extension
cord will require the use of a polarized
wall outlet. This plug will fit into the po
larized wall outlet only one way. If plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
the insulation and connectors on the
powerhead and extension cord before
each use. If there is any damage, do
not use until damage is repaired by
your Sears Service Center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord; do not
use cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces. Do not unplug by
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
• Do not use the powerhead if the
switch does not turn the unit on and
off properly. Have the unit repaired by
your Sears Service Center.
• Keep the extension cord clear of op
erator and obstacles at all times. Do
not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or
sharp edges.
• Avoid any body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences, or pipes, to avoid the possibil
ity of electric shock. Don’t handle plug
or unit with wet hands.
• Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If powerhead is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to your Sears Service Center
for repair.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protection should be pro
vided on the circuit or outlet to be
used for the powerhead. Recep
tacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used
for this measure of safety.
Your powerhead should be double in
sulated to help protect against electric
shock. Double insulation construction
consists of two separate “layers” of
electrical Insulation instead of ground
ing. Tools and appliances built with a
double insulation system are not in
tended to be grounded. Safety pre
cautions must be observed when op
erating any electrical tool. The double
insulation system only provides added
protection against injury resulting from
an internal electrical insulation failure.
^WARNING: All repairs to an
electric powerhead, including housing,
switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed
and repaired by qualified service per
sonnel. Replacement parts for a
double insulated appliance must be
identical to the parts they replace. A
double insulated appliance is marked
with the words “double insulation” or
“double insulated”. The symbol
(square within a square) may also be
marked on the appliance. Failure to
have the unit repaired by your Sears
Service Center can cause the double
insulation construction to become inef
fective and result in serious injury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
^WARNING: Disconnect powerhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before per
forming maintenance.
• Inspect entire unit before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are
in place and securely fastened.
• Maintain unit according to recom
mended procedures.
• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or damaged
in any other way. Replace parts that
are cracked, chipped, or damaged
before using the unit.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
parts and accessories. Never use
wire, wire rope, string, flailing de
vices, etc.
• Be sure blade stops turning when
engine idles (see CARBURETOR AD
JUSTMENTS section of powerhead
manual),
• Remove the blade before making car
buretor adjustments. Hold the unit by
hand. Do not make carburetor adjust
ments from the blade side of the unit.
• Keep others away when making car
buretor adjustments.
• Never start the unit with the clutch
housing removed. The clutch can fly
off and cause serious injury.
• Have all maintenance and service not
explained in this manual performed by
a Sears Service Center.
• If blade strikes a foreign object, follow
these steps: stop unit and disconnect
spark plug wire (or disconnect from
power source), inspect for damage,
and repair any damage before resum
ing operation of the unit.
EDGING SAFETY
^WARNING: Inspect the area to
be edged before each use. Remove
objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown by the
blade or can wrap around the shaft.
• Keep others including children, ani
mals, bystanders, and helpers at least
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the
unit immediately if you are ap
proached.
• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach or stand on unstable sur
faces.
• Always keep the wheel in contact with
the ground.
Keep all parts of your body away from
the blade and muffler
Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven side
walks, holes in the terrain, large
roots, etc.
Do not force the unit. Use only for
jobs explained in this manual. Use
only for edging. Do not abuse unit.
Do not use in rain or wet locations.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow
excessive grass, leaves, or grease to
accumulate on the attachment.
Objects struck by the cutting member
can cause serious injuries to persons.
The lawn should always be carefully
examined and cleared of all objects
prior to edging.
Never operate without blade shield in
place.
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Sffe*y Boots
Glasses
I^Thrown^ ^WARNING:
■ Objecte |M Blades can throw objects violently.
B /K • You can be blinded or injured.
X ^ WARNING:
' \ Hazard zone for thrown objects
Allow blades to stop A WARNING'
before removing them .u
from the cut / Blades move momentarily after the
■ / trigger is released,
Safety Decals serious injury.
Blades move
momentarily
after the /
trigger is /
released.
Operator’s
manual
/l throw objects violently.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.
• Stop powerhead before leaving work
area.
• Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool
before storing or transporting it in a
vehicle.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open
flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store attachment so blade cannot ac
cidentally cause injury.
• Store attachment indoors, out of reach
of children.
If situations occur which are not cov
ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis
tance, call 1-800-235-5878.
• Wear safety glasses and boots.
Nl (15 m) • Keep people and animals 50 feet
• Others can be blinded or injured.
(15 mj away.
blades can seriously cut you or
• Allow blades to stop before
I removing them from the cut.
Sk WARNING:
Read operator’s manual.
• Follow all warnings and instructions.
• Failure to do so can result in
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra
tions through prolonged use of gasoline
powered hand tools could cause blood
vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir
culation disorders or abnormal swell
ings. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people, if symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture,
or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands,
or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti
vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users
who operate power tools on a continu
al and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and
the condition of this unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
STANDARDS: This edger attachment is Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories,
Inc., in accordance with UL Standard 1602, “Gasoiine-Engine-Powered, RigidCutting-Member Edgers and Edger Trimmers,” oniy when used with the following
models:
25cc Powerhead (with trimmer attachment)....................................... 358.79103
25cc Powerhead (with trimmer attachment)
32cc Powerhead (with trimmer attachment)....................................... 358.79106
32cc Powerhead (with trimmer attachment)....................................... 358.79107
...................
.................
358.79105
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol
lowing list.
Model 358.792403
• Edger attachment
• Handlebar
• Handlebar mounting bracket for 1"
(2.5 cm) shaft
• Handlebar mounting bracket for 7/8"
(2.2 cm) shaft
• Bracket cover (2)
• Handlebar bracket screws (4)
• Attachment Hanger
• Hex Wrench
Examine parts for damage. Do not
use damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
A WARNING: If received as
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all
fasteners are secure.
• A hex wrench (provided) is required
for assembly.
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
A DANGER: RISK OF CUT. To
avoid serious injury, the barrier portion
of the handlebar must be installed as
shown on the upper shaft of the pow
erhead to provide a barrier between
operator and the spinning blade. At
tach handlebar mounting bracket
above arrow on safety warning decal
on the upper shaft (powerhead end of
unit). Ensure handlebar is positioned
on mounting bracket at the end of the
arrow on the handlebar decal.
NOTE: Two mounting brackets are in
cluded with this attachment. Both brack
ets are provided to adapt this attach
ment for use with powerheads that have
either a 1" (2.5 cm) diameter or a 7/8"
(2.2 cm) diameter upper shaft. The cor
rect bracket must be used to ensure
that the handlebar is mounted securely
to the upper shaft before use.
Place the mounting bracket over
the upper shaft above the arrow on
the safety label. Be sure to use the
correct mounting bracket for either
the 1" (2.5 cm) or 7/8" (2.2 cm) di
ameter upper shaft.
Position one of the bracket covers
under the upper shaft and align the
mounting bracket and the bracket
cover screw holes. Insert two
screws into the screw holes.
Secure the mounting bracket by
tightening the screws with the hex
wrench.
Locate the decal on the handlebar.
This decal includes an arrow. Posi
tion the handlebar with the mount
ing bracket at the end of the arrow.
Position the second bracket cover
over the handlebar. Align the
mounting bracket and the bracket
cover screw holes. Again make
sure the handlebar is at the end of
the arrow.
Insert two screws and hand tighten
only. Be sure the handlebar is
installed correctly; then, tighten
each screw securely with the hex
wrench.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR EDGER ATTACHMENT
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
EDGER ATTACHMENT Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize
yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual
for future reference.
Gearbox
Edger Blade
BLADE
The BLADE is designed to cut sod.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB is
used to adjust the wheel for blade cut
ting depth.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a
coupler which enables optional attach
ments to be installed. The optional
attachments are:
Cultivator
........................
358.79241
Blower............................. 358.79242
Pruner
............. .............
Brushcutter*
...................
358.79245
358.79244
*not designed for use with electric
powerheads
^WARNING; Always disconnect
powerhead spark plug (or disconnect
powerhead from power source) before
removing or installing attachments.
REMOVING ATTACHMENT
CAUTION: When removing or instal
ling attachments, place the powerhead and attachment on a flat surface
for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Upper Shaft
Couplei
LOOSEN
Attachment
TIGHTEN " Knob
Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
^ Coupler
Attachment
Upper Shaft
3. While securely holding the upper
shaft, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
1. Remove the shaft cap from the at
tachment (If present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of up
per shaft coupler.
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