Craftsman 358796480 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMRN_

3.0 H.P.

ELECTRIC EDGER

Model No.

358.796480

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product.

i_ For answers to your questions about this product,

call 7am-7pm, Mon.-Sat., or lOam-7pm, Sun.

• 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)

/ /

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

530087447 01/16/98

Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 8 Safety Rules 2 Storage 9

Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Chart 9 Operation 6 Spanish 10 Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering Back Cover

FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC EDGER If this Craftsman Electric Edger fails to perform properly due to a defect in material

or workmanship within (2) two years from the date of purchase, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.

If this edger is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only 90

days from the date of purchase.

If this edger is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover the blade. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC

EDGER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARNING: When using electric edg- ers, basic safety precautions should

always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Read all instructions and safety information throughout this manual.

DANGER; THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause seri- ous injury including amputation or blind-

ness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions in this

manual must be followed to provide rea- sonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for following warnings and instructions in

this manual and on unit. Read entire Operator's Manual before assembling

and using this unit! Restrict use of this power tool to persons who read, under- stand, and follow warnings and instruc-

tions in this manual and on the unit.

Safety Labels on unit

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection

when operating, or performing main- tenance on your unit. (Safety glasses

are available.) Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Al-

ways wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.

Objects

Safety

B_o_s Thrown

Glasses

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and

jewelry or clothing with loosely hang-

ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They

can be caught in moving parts.

• Being fully covered also helps pro-

tect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by the blade.

• Stay alert. Do not operate unit when

you are tired, ill, or under influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.

• Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Never carry the unit with your

fingerontheswitch.Besurethe switchisnotintheonpositionwhen

connectingtheextensioncord. DANGER:RISKOFCUTKEEPHANDS ANDFEETAWAYFROMBLADEANDCUT-

TiNGAREA.Donotattempttoclearaway

cutmaterialwhenthebladeisinmotion. Makesureswitchisintheoffpositionand

thepowersourceisdisconnectedwhen removingjammedmaterialfromthecut-

tingblade.Donotgraborholdunitbythe cuttingblade.

CAUTION: Blade rotates momentarily after the switch is released.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply

as shown on the nameplate of unit.

• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not

use in the presence of flammable liq-

uids or gases to avoid creating a fire

or explosion and/or causing damage

to unit. 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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use extension cords

specifically marked as suitable for out- door appliances having an electrical

rating not less than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked with the

suffix "W-A." Use a polarized cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Replace damaged

cords. 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 number the heavier the cord (NOTE: The chart in

the Extension Cord section shows cor- rect size to be used depending on cord

length).

• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect

insulation and connectors on unit

and appliance cord before each use.

If there is any damage, do not use until damage is repaired by your

Sears Service Center/Department.

• Inspect extension cords before each use and replace if damaged.

• Don't abuse cord. Never carry unit by the cord or yank extension cord to

disconnect unit.

• To reduce the possibility of the ex-

tension cord disconnecting from the

unit during operation, tie the power

cord on the unit to the extension cord as shown in the Extension Cord sec- tion. Insert cord socket on the unit

into the extension cord receptacle.

• Do not use unit if the switch does not

turn the unit on and off properly. Re-

pairs to the switch must be made by

your Sears Service Center.

• Keep extension cord clear of opera-

tor, unit, and obstacles at all times.

Do not expose the cord to heat, oil,

water, or sharp edges.

• Avoid any body contact with any

grounded conductor, such as metal

pipes or wire fences, to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GPOI) protection should be provided on the

circuit or outlet to be used for this

unit. Receptacles are available hav- ing built-in GFCI protection and may

be used for this measure of safety.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock,

this unit has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized exten-

sion cord. This plug will fit into a po-

larized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fitfully into the

extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a correct po-

larized extension cord.

A polarized extension cord will re- quire the use of a polarized wall out-

let. This plug will fit into the polarized

wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit into the wall outlet, re- verse the plug. If it still does not fit,

contactaqualifiedelectricianto installtheproperwalloutlet.Donot

changetheequipmentplug,exten- sioncordreceptacle,orextension cordpluginanyway.

UNIT SAFETY

• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect entire unit and extension cord before

each use. Have damaged parts re- paired or replaced by your Sears Service Center. Make sure all fasten-

ers, handles, and guards are in place and securely fastened. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a

Sears Service Center.

• Replace blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam- aged in any other way.

• Before using your unit, have your Sears Service Center repair or replace

parts that are cracked, chipped, bro- ken, or damaged in any other way.

• Use only genuine Craftsman re- placement blades and accessories

as recommended for this unit. Never use wire, rope, string, etc. Use of any other accessory or attachment may

increase the risk of injury or cause damage to the unit.

• Keep blade guard in place and in good working order.

EDGING SAFETY

• Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)

which can be thrown by blade or can wrap around blade shaft.

• Keep children away. Keep others in- cluding children, animals, bystanders and helpers outside the 100 foot (30

meter) Hazard Zone. Stop the unit immediately if you are approached.

• Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep hands and feet away from cut- ting area.

• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

• Do not overreach or use from unsta- ble support. Keep firm footing and

balance at all times.

• Keep wheels in contact with ground.

• Do not raise the unit above the

ground. The blade can come dan- gerously close to your body.

• Always push unit slowly over ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain, large roots, etc.

• Do not force the unit; it will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk

of injury at the rate for which it was de- signed. Use the right appliance. Use

only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Maintain unit with care. Maintain unit

according to recommended proce- dures. Follow instructions for changing

blades in the SERVICE AND ADJUST- MENTS section. Keep blade and blade

guard clean to reduce the risk of injury.

• Never start unit with blade guard re- moved; blade can fly off or can throw

objects and cause serious injury.

• Disconnect unit from the power

source before performing mainte-

nance or changing blades.

• Use only genuine Craftsman re- placement parts as recommended.

• Have all maintenance and service not explained in this manual per-

formed by a Sears Service Center.

• Never douse or squirt the unit with

water or any other liquid. Clean the

unit and labels with a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean, and free

from oil and grease.

TRANSPORTING & STORAGE

• Transport unit with motor stopped

and the blade away from your body.

• Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.

• Unplug unit before storing; secure unit when transporting it in a vehicle.

• Store unit so the blade cannot acci-

dentally cause injury. The unit can be

hung by the handle.

• Store unit indoors. Store unit un- plugged in a high, dry place 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, contact your nearest Sears Ser- vice Center or call 1-800-235-5878.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARTONCONTENTS Model358.796480

Edger

Screws

Locknuts Examinepartsfordamage.Donotuse

damagedparts.

NOTE:Ifyouneedassistanceorfind

thatpartsaremissingordamaged,call

1-800-235-5878.

ASSEMBLY WARNING:Ifreceivedassembled,

repeatallstepstoensureyourunitis properlyassembledandallfasteners

aresecure. ThisOperator'sManualhasbeende-

velopedtohelpyouassembletheunit andtoprovideitssafeoperation.Itis

importantthatyoureadtheentireman- ualtobecomefamiliarwiththeunitbe-

fore you begin assembly.

Read your Operator's Manual Tools you will need:

• Phillips Screwdriver

TUBE ASSEMBLY

• Insert tube into motor housing as shown. Align the screw holes.

• Insert Iocknuts into the pockets in the motor housing.

• Insert screws through aligned holes.

• Thread screws into Iocknuts; tighten.

Locknuts

Screws

EXTENSION CORD

Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on nameplate of the unit to power your edger.

The extension cord used to reach the power source must be:

• Specifically marked as suitable for

outdoor use. The cord must be marked with the suffix "W-A."

• Heavy enough to carry current from the power source the full length of the extension cord to the unit. Otherwise,

loss of power and overheating can oc- cur causing damage to unit. Refer to chart for minimum wire gauge recom-

mendations. The cord must be

marked with the proper wire gauge.

(Appropriate extension cords are avail- able.) Do not use multiple cords.

• In good condition. Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or

deterioration. Plug connectors must

be undamaged.

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

*American Wire Gauge

Secure extension cord to unit:

• Tie the power plug on the unit to the

extension cord as shown.

• Insert plug into cord socket.

Power Plug on Extension

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION

This unit is Double Insulated to help

protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of two

separate "layers" of electrical insula- tion instead of grounding. Tools and appliances built with a

double insulation system are not in-

tended to be grounded. No grounding

means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be add-

ed to this unit. As a result, the exten- sion cord used with your unit can be

plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet.

Safety precautions must be observed

when operating any electrical tool. The

double insulation system only provides added protection against injury result- ing from an internal electrical insulation

failure.

Cord

WARNING:Allelectricalrepairsto thisunit,includinghousing,switch,

motor,etc., must be diagnosed and re-

paired by qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts for a double insu-

lated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated

appliance is marked with the words

DOUBLE iNSULATiON or DOUBLE INSU- LATED. The symbol [] (square within a

square) may also be marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit re- paired by Sears service personnel can

cause the double insulation construc-

tion to become ineffective and result in serious injury.

KNOW YOUR EDGER

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

UNIT. Compare the illustrations to your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Control Handle

Trigger Switch

Pivot Locking Lever

Blade Guard

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to acti- vate the motor.

The PIVOT LOCKING LEVER is en- gaged to reposition the cutting angle.

The BLADE is designed to cut grass.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING POSITION

Your unit has two operating positions, one for edging, one for beveling.

To set operating position:

• Move pivot locking lever toward han- dle and hold. Pivot motor to desired

position. Release pivot locking lever, making sure motor locks into position.

Pivot Locking Lever

Blade

The BLADE GUARD provides protec- tion from the spinning blade.

The DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB allows you to adjust blade to the desired depth.

EDGING METHODS

WARNING: The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material

with the motor running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury.

WARNING: Stop motor and blade and disconnect unit from power source before removing materials wrapped

around blade shaft to avoid injury.

• Allow the motor to reach full speed before entering the material to be

cut. The blade has maximum cutting

power at full speed and is less likely

to bind or stall.

• If blade does not turn when switch is

activated, make sure it is not stuck or

bound by debris.

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