Craftsman 79240 User Manual
Operator's Manual
JCRAFTSMAN°I
LAWN EDGER ATTACHMENT
Model No.
358,792403
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Espar_ol, 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:
Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530164970 9/12/06
Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 10
Safety Rules 2 Storage 10
Identification of Symbols 2 Parts List 11
Assembly 6
Operation 7 Spanish 12
Maintenance 9 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
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 material 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 U nited 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
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 head protection.
_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.
AFETY INFORMATION
THE UNIT
OPERATOR SAFETY
_,DANGER: RISK OF OUT.
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.
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• Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafety
glassesorsimilareyeprotectionwhen
operating,orperformingmaintenance
onyourunit(safetyglassesareavail-
able).Eyeprotectionshouldbe
markedZ87.
• Alwayswearfaceordustmaskifop-
erationisdusty.
• AlwayswearheaW,longpants,long
sleeves,boots,andgloves.
• Alwayswearfootprotection.Donot
gobarefootorwearsandals.
• Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureorremovelooseclothingor
clothingwithlooselyhangingties,
straps,tassels,etc.Theycanbe
caughtinmovingparts.
• Beingfullycoveredalsohelpsprotect
youfromdebrisandpiecesoftoxic
plantsthrownbyspinningblade.
• Stayalert.Donotoperatewhenyou
aretired,ill,upset,orundertheinflu-
enceofalcohol,drugs,ormedication.
Watchwhatyouaredoing;usecom-
monsense.
• Wearhearingprotection.
• Neverstartorruninsideaclosed
roomorbuilding.Breathingexhaust
fumescankill.
• Keephandlesfreeofoilandfuel.
• Onlyoperateunitwithhandlebar
installed.
• Keephandsandfeetawayfromcut-
tingarea.
• Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialto-
wardbystandersnorallowanyone
neartheareaofoperation.Usecare
indirectingdischargetoavoidglass
enclosures,automobiles,andthelike.
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 power-
head.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting power-
head engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel cap.
• Remove fuel cap slowly.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)
,4I_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 WV-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,orpullcordaroundsharpedges
orcorners.Keepcordawayfrom
heatedsurfaces.Donotunplugby
pullingoncord.Tounplug,graspthe
plug,notthecord.
• Donotusethepowerheadifthe
switchdoesnotturntheunitonand
offproperly.Havetheunitrepairedby
yourSearsServiceCenter.
• Keeptheextensioncordclearofop-
eratorandobstaclesatalltimes.Do
notexposecordstoheat,oil,water,or
sharpedges.
• Avoidanybodycontactwithany
groundedconductor,suchasmetal
fences,orpipes,toavoidthepossibil-
ityofelectricshock.Don'thandleplug
orunitwithwethands.
• Donotusewithdamagedcordor
plug.Ifpowerheadisnotworkingasit
should,hasbeendropped,damaged,
leftoutdoors,ordroppedintowater,
returnittoyourSearsServiceCenter
forrepair.
• GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter
(GFCI)protectionshouldbepro-
videdonthecircuitoroutlettobe
usedforthepowerhead.Recep-
taclesareavailablehavingbuilt-in
GFCIprotectionandmaybeused
forthismeasureofsafety.
Yourpowerheadshouldbedoublein-
sulatedtohelpprotectagainstelectric
shock.Doubleinsulationconstruction
consistsoftwoseparate"layers"of
electricalinsulationinsteadofground-
ing.Toolsandappliancesbuiltwitha
doubleinsulationsystemarenotin-
tendedtobegrounded.Safetypre-
cautionsmustbeobservedwhenop-
eratinganyelectricaltool.Thedouble
insulationsystemonlyprovidesadded
protectionagainstinjuryresultingfrom
aninternalelectricalinsulationfailure.
_WARNING:Allrepairstoan
electricpowerhead,includinghousing,
switch,motor,etc.,mustbediagnosed
andrepairedbyqualifiedserviceper-
sonnel.Replacementpartsfora
doubleinsulatedappliancemustbe
identicaltothepartstheyreplace.A
doubleinsulatedapplianceismarked
withthewords"doubleinsulation"or
"doubleinsulated".Thesymbol[]
(squarewithinasquare)mayalsobe
markedontheappliance.Failureto
havetheunitrepairedbyyourSears
ServiceCentercancausethedouble
insulationconstructiontobecomeinef-
fectiveandresultinseriousinjury.
UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY
_IWARNING: Disconnect power-
head spark plug (or disconnect power-
head 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 ifyou 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.
• Keepallpartsofyourbodyawayfrom
thebladeandmuffler.
• Alwayspushtheunitslowlyoverthe
ground.Stayalertforunevenside-
walks,holesintheterrain,large
roots,etc.
• Donotforcetheunit.Useonlyfor
jobsexplainedinthismanual.Use
onlyforedging.Donotabuseunit.
Donotuseinrainorwetlocations.
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Safety Boots
Glasses
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
Operator's
manual
Aflow blades to stop _k
before removing them
/ Safety Decals
• Toreducetheriskoffire,donotallow
excessivegrass,leaves,orgreaseto
accumulateontheattachment.
• Objectsstruckbythecuttingmember
cancauseseriousinjuriestopersons.
Thelawnshouldalwaysbecarefully
examinedandclearedofallobjects
priortoedging.
• Neveroperatewithoutbladeshieldin
place.
WARNING:
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Blades can throw objects violently.
• You can be blinded or injured.
• Wear safety glasses and boots.
WARNING:
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Hazard zone for thrown objects
• Blades can throw objects violently.
• Others can be blinded or injured.
• Keep people and animals 50 feet
(15 m) away.
WARNING:
u
Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is re_eased.
• The blades can seriously cut you or
others.
• Allow blades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
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WARNING:
Read operator's manual.
• Follow all warnings and instructions.
• Failure to do so can result in
serious injury.
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.
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.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
STANDARDS: This edger attachment is Listed by Underwdter's Laboratories,
Inc., in accordance with UL Standard 1602, "Gasoline- Engine- Powered, Rigid-
Cutting-Member Edgers and Edger Trimmers," only when used with the following
models:
25cc Powerhead (with trimmer attachment) ................... 358.79103
25cc Powerhead (with trimmer attachment) ................... 358.79105
32cc Powerhead (with trimmer attachment) ................... 358.79106
32cc Powerhead (with trimmer attachment) ................... 358.79107
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
_.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
,_ 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.
Bracket Cover
Mountinc
Bracket ,_
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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Secure the mounting bracket by
tightening the screws with the hex
wrench.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Insert two screws and hand tighten
only. Be sure the handlebar is
installed correctly; then, tighten
each screw securely with the hex
wrench.
KNOWYOUREDGER ATTACHMENT
READ THiS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR
EDGER A'F]-AOHMENT,Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize
yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual
for future reference.
Depth Adjustment Knob
Gearbox
BLADE
The BLADE is designed to cut sod.
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 .............. 358.79245
Brushcutter* ......... 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 power-
head and attachment on a flat surface
for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Hanger j
Shaft
Blade Shield
Wheel
Edger Blade
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB is
used to adjust the wheel for blade cut-
ting depth.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
Attachment
TIGHTEN Knob
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
Upper Shaft
Attachment
3. While securely holding the upper
shaft, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
1. Remove tile 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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