Craftsman 358796520 Owner’s Manual
Instruction Manual
ICRRFTSMRN°I
3.0 H.P.
ELECTRIC EDGER
Model No.
358,796520
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espahol
®
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:
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530088281 4/22/02
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm
• 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)
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 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 ISAVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC
EDGERTO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER INTHE 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/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
_h, WARNING: When using electric
edgers, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and per-
sonal injury. Read all instructions and
safety information throughout this
manual.
DANGER: THIS POWERUNITCAN
BE DANGEROUS!This unit can cause
serious in ury including amputation or
b ndness to the operator and others.
The warnings and safety instructions in
this manual must be followed to provide
reasonable safety and efficiency in using
this unit. The operator is responsible for
following warnings and instructions in
this manual and on unit. Read entire in-
struction manual before assembling and
using this unit! Restrict use of this power
tool to persons who read, understand,
and follow warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the unit. Never al-
low children to operate this unit.
_ SAFETY INFORMATIONON THE UNIT
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit. (Safety glasses are avail-
able.) Always wear face or dust mask
if operation is dusty. Always wear
heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots,
and gloves. Do not go barefoot or
wear sandals.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose clothing and
ewelry or clothing with loosely hang-
ng tes, straps, tasse s, etc. They can
be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by the blade.
• Stay alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com-
mon sense.
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• Avoidunintentionalstartingoftheunit.
Nevercarrytheunitwithyourfingeron
theswitch.Besuretheswitchisnotin
theonpositionwhenconnectingthe
extensioncord.
_h,DANGER: 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.
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CAUTION: Blade rotates momentarily
after the switch is released.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
_h, 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 or plug with
wet hands.
• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the 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.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this equipment has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other) and
will require the use of a polarized ex-
tension 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, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain
a correct polarized extension cord. A
polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized 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 out-
let. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or ex-
tension cord plug in any way.
• To reduce risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances having
electrical rating not less than the rating
of unit. Cord must be marked with
suffix "W-A" (in Canada "W"). Make
sure your extension cord is in good
condition. Inspect extension cord be-
fore use and replace if damaged. Do
not use a damaged cord. Cord insula-
tion must be intact with no cracks or
deterioration. Plug connectors must
be undamaged. An undersized exten-
sion cord will cause a drop in line volt-
age resulting in loss of power and
overheating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The lower the gauge
number, the heavier the cord (see SE-
LECTAN EXTENSION CORDin the AS-
SEMBLYsection).
• DO not use multiple cords.
• 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.
• 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 dis-
connect unit.
• To reduce the possibility of the exten-
sion cord disconnecting from the unit
during operation, tie the power cord on
the unit. See SELECT AN EXTENSION
CORDin the ASSEMBLYsection. Insert
cord socket on the unit into the exten-
sion 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 Centen
• Keep extension cord clear of operator,
unit, and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose the cord to heat, oil, water, or
sharp edges.
• To avoid the possibility of electric
shock, avoid body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
pipes or wire fences.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCl)
protection should be provided on the
circuit or outlet to be used for this unit.
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Receptaclesareavailablehavingbuilt-
inGFClprotectionandmaybeused
forthismeasureofsafety.
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 Ser-
vice Center. Make sure all fasteners,
handles, and guards are in place and
securely fastened. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be prop-
erly repaired or replaced by a Sears
Service Center.
• Replace blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged 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 Craftsman replacement
blades and accessories as recom-
mended 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, bro-
ken 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 10Ofeet (30
meter) Hazard Zone. Stop the unit im-
mediately if you are approached.
__Hazard Zone
• 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 unstable
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 danger-
ously 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
d_IbWARNING: Disconnect unit from
the power source before performing
maintenance or changing blades.
• Maintain unit with care. Maintain unit
according to recommended proce-
dures. Follow instructions for changing
blades in the SERVICEAND ADJUST-
MENTS section. Keep blade and blade
guard clean to reduce the risk of in ury.
• Never start unt wth bade guard re-
moved; blade can fly off or can throw
objects and cause serious injury.
• Have all maintenance and service not
explained in this manual performed by
a Sears Service Center.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with wa-
ter 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.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is double insulated to help pro-
tect against electric shock. Double insu-
lation construction consists of two sepa-
rate "layers" of electrical insulation
instead of grounding. Tools and ap-
pliances built with a double insulation
system are not intended to be grounded.
No grounding means is provided on this
unit, nor should a means of grounding
be added to this unit. As a result, the ex-
tension cord used with your unit can be
plugged into any standard 120 volt elec-
trical outlet. Safety precautions must be
observed when operating any electrical
tool. The double insulation system only
provides added protection against injury
resulting from an internal electrical insu-
lation failure.
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4¢LWARNING: All electrical repairs
to this unit, including housing, switch,
motor, etc., must be diagnosed and re-
paired by qualified servtce 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 symbolFS] (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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.
Model 358.796520
Edger
_ Screws
• Locknuts
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
that parts are missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
41¢I_WARNING: If received as-
sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
_/aOUrunit is properly assembled and all
steners are secure.
This instruction 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 unit be-
fore you begin assembly.
Read your instruction manual.
Tools you will need:
• Phillips screwdriver
TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Insert tube into motor housing as
shown. Align the screw holes.
2. Insert ]ocknuts into the pockets in
the motor housing.
3. Insert screws through aligned holes.
4. Thread screws into Iocknuts; tighten
securely.
Locknuts
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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 at Sears.) Do not use multiple
cords.
• In good condition. Cord insulation
must be intact with no cracks or
deterioration. Plug connectors must
be undamaged.
RECOMMENDATIONS
25 FT. 50 FT. 100 FT. /
VOLTS (7.67 M)I (15.24 M)J (30.48 M)/
l MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE ]
120 A.W.G* AWG.* AWG*|
• 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
16 16 14 |
Unit,,,_ _Cord
/
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KNOW YOUR EDGER
READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUALAND 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
Blade
TRIGGER SWITCH
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to acti-
vate the motor.
PIVOT LOCKING LEVER
The PIVOT LOCKING LEVER is engaged
to reposition the cutting angle.
OPERATING POSITION
Your unit has two operating positions,
one for edging, one for beveling.
To set operating position:
1. Move pivot locking lever toward
handle and hold.
2. Pivot motor to desired position.
3. Release pivot locking lever, making
sure motor locks into position.
Pivot
Lever
EDGING METHODS
_I_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.
BLADE
The BLADE is designed to cut grass.
BLADE GUARD
The BLADE GUARD provides protection
from the spinning blade.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The DEPTH ADJUSTMENTKNOBallows
you to adjust blade to the desired depth.
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4_IkWARNING: 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 be-
fore 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.
mentarily after the
Blade rotates mo-
switch is released.
Stop rotating
blade by contact
with cut material.
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