Craftsman 358796500 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMRN

3.0 H.P.

ELECTRIC EDGER

Model No.

358.79650O

Read and followall Safety Rules and Operating

WARNING: Instructionsbefore firstuse of thisproduct.

For answers to your questionsabout this product,

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

• 1-800-235-5878 <Hou,s,sled are Cenlrel TIme)

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

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Warranty Statement Safety Rules

Assembly

Operation Maintenance

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.

Ifthis 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 AVAILABLEBY 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

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Service & Adjustments 8 Storage 9

Troubleshooting Chart 10 Spanish 11

Parts Ordering Back Cover

_= WARNING: When using electric edgers, basic safety precautions

should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, olectdc shock, and per- sonal injury. Read all instructions and

safety information throughout this manual.

DANGER: THIS POWER TOOL CAN

BE DANGEROUSIThis unit can cause

serious injuryincludingamputation or blindness to the operator and others.

The warnings and safety Instructionsin this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency In using

this unit. The operator Is responsible for following warnings and InstructionsIn

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

and using this unitl 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 ifoperation is dusty. Al-

ways wear heavy, long pants long s eeves, boots, and gloves. Do not

go barefoot or wear sandals.

• Secure hair above shoulder length.

Secure or remove loose clothing and

jewelry or clothing with loosely hang- lag 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 umt when you are tired, ill, or under Influence of

alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch

what you are doing; use common

sense.

• Avoidunintentionalstartingofthe unit,Nevercarw.the unitwithyour

finn.er on the switch. Be sure the swDtchIs not in the on position when

connecting the extension cord.

_LDANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP

HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE

AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is

in motion, Make sure switch is in the off position and the power source is discon-

nected when removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold

unit by the cutting blade.

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.

• Avoiddangerous situations. Do not use in the presence of flammable liq-

uids or gases to avoid creating a fire orexplosion and/or causing damage

to unit.

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

length).

• Do notattempttorepairunit.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.

WARNING: Avoid a dangerous

environment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use in rein, 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

• 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 (GFCI)

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 fit fully 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,

contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not

change the equipment plug, exten-

sion cord receptacle, or extension

cord plug In any way.

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 notforce the unit; itwill do the job

better and with less likelihoodof a risk

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

only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Maintain unitwith care. Maintain unit

accordingto recommended proce-

dures. Follow instructionsfor changing

blades in the SERVICEAND ADJUST- MENTSsection. 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 threw

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 squid the unit with

water orany 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 unitwhen 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

CARTON CONTENTS Model 358.796500

Edger Screws

Locknuts

Extra Blade Examinepartsfor damage. Do notuse

damagedpads. NOTE: If you need assistanceor find

that partsare missingor damaged,call

1-800-235-5878.

ASSEMBLY

_' WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners

are secure.

This Operator's Manual has been de- veloped to help you assemble the unit and to provide its safe operation. It is

important that you read the entire man-

ual to become familiar with the unitbe- fore you begin assembly.

Read your Operator's Manual Tools you will need:

• Phillips Screwdriver

TUBE ASSEMBLY

• Insed 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.

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 minimumwire gauge recom-

mendations. The cord must be

marked with the properwire gauge.

(Appropriate extension cords are avail-

able.) Do not use multiplecords.

• In good condition. Cord Insulation

must be intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors must

be undamaged.

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

VOLTS 25 FT. 50 FT. 100 FT 150 FT.

120 16 16 14 12

A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.* A.W.G.*

*,'_nedcan Wi_e 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

Locknuts

Screws

EXTENSION CORD

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

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUC- TION

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-

edtothis unit.As aresult,theexten-

sioncord usedwithyour unitcan be

pluggedintoanystandard120volt

electdcaloutlet. Safetyprecautionsmustbe observed

whenoperatinganyelectricaltool.The doubleinsulationsystemonly provides

addedprotectionagainstinjury result- ingfroman Internalelectricalinsulation

failure.

_1_WARNING: All electrical repairs

to this unit, including housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and re-

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.

ControlHandle

Trigger Switch

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 DOUBLEiNSULATIONor DOUBLE INSU-

LATED.The symboll-0-1(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.

Depth __ /

Adjustment /

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 lockinglever,

Pivot Locking Lever

Blade Guard

Blade

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

The DEPTH ADJUSTMENTKNOB allows you to adjust blade to the desired depth.

making sure motor locks into position.

_,,_ Pivot

Locking Lever

EDGING METHODS

WARNING: The operator or oth-

ers must not try to clear away cut ma-

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

A(_ 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.

(_t_ Blade rotates mo-

mentarily after the

switch is released.

• Stop rotating blade by contact

lal.

• Always release the switch and allow motor to stop when not cutting.

• To stop the motor, release the switch;

allow blade to stop turning before re- moving it from the cut.

As you become familiar with your edger, you will be able to determine your own operating pace. Conditions such as depth of cut, angle of cut, and material being cut will regulate the

speed and time required for your edg- ing job.

EDGING

EDGING--yields precise, close cutting

around sidewalks, driveways, patios,

etc.

BEVELING--provides a wider cut or trench around sidewalks, driveways, pa-

ties, etc. Beveling removes more mated- al and therefore increases motor load.

Be careful to cutslowly to avoid motor stalling or overload, which may damage

motor.The width of the bevel cut can be

changed by adjusting the depth of the front wheel (see Depth Adjustment).

BEVELING

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

The front wheel can be adjusted to allow for a deeper or shallower cut. Move the

wheel up for a deeper cut, down for a

shallower cut. When the wheel is ad-

justed all the way down (travel position), the blade is lifted clear of the ground.

Adjust as follows:

• Loosen the knob on the front wheel assembly.

• Adjust the wheel to set the blade depth. Use a higher wheel setting for deep edging, a lower wheel setting

for shallow edging and trenching.

• Tighten knob securely.

Edge Guide

OPERATING TIPS

• Allow the blade to reach full speed

before placing the blade in the cut. Be careful to cut slowly to avoid mo-

tor stalling or overload, which may damage the motor.

• Keep your edging path straight by

keeping the edge guide in contact with the edge ofthe walkway.

• 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 met-

al blademaycut rootsandcause damageto theplants.

• Alwayskeepbladeareaclean.Stop theunit,makesurebladehascom-

pletelystoppedturning,anddiscon- nectunitfromthe powersourcebe-

fore cleaning.

• If blade stalls, immediately raise the blade from the cut by lowering the

handle. If blade continues to stall

when raised, stop the unit, discon- nect the power source, and inspect

the blade area for blockage or dam- age. Clean the blade area of debris.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Check for Loose fasteners and pads Before each use

Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use Clean unit and labels After each use

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover

itemsthat have been subjected to oper-

ator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator

must maintain unitas instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need

to be made periodicallyto properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS

• Blade

• Blade guard

• Housing Screws

• Handle Screws

• Wheels

BLADE MAINTENANCE

_, WARNING: The blade will spin momentarily after the motor stops.

Make sure blade has stopped turning and disconnect unit from the power source before performing work on the

blade. CAUTION: Wear protective gloves

when handling or performing mainte-

nance on blade to help avoid injury.

• Use the proper replacement blade.

Contact your Sears store for replace- ment blade #71-85718.

• The blade is reversible. When the

cutting edge on one side becomes worn, turn the blade over.

• Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay the blade on a flat surface and

inspect the blade for flatness. Throw away a blade that is not flat.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Refer replacement of damaged/worn parts to your Sears Service Center.

• Trigger Switch - Ensure trigger switch functions properly by releas-

ing the switch. Make sure motor stops and blade stops turning; ther_

restart motor and continue.

• Blade Guard - Discontinue use of unit if blade guard is damaged.

CLEAN UNIT & LABELS

• Clean the unit using a damp cloth

with a mild detergent.

• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

WARNING: Always replace a

blade that Is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Never attempt to straighten and reuse

a damaged blade. Use only the speci- fied replacement blade.

To reverse or replace blade:

• Disconnect unit from power source.

• Fit a wrench onto the shaft behind the blade.

• Using another wrench remove hex

nut, cup washer, and spring washer.

• Remove the blade.

• Clean all parts and check for dam-

age. Replace damaged pads.

• Reverse or replace blade. Reinstall blade onto shaft.

• Install the spring washer, making sure the outer, notched edge con-

tacts the blade.

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