Edging; Beveling; Operating Tips - Craftsman 358.796471 Instruction Manual

• If blade does not turn when switch is
activated, make sure it is not stuck or
bound by debris,
Blade rotates mo-
mentarily after the
switch is released.
Stop rotating
blade by contact
with cut material•
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• Always reIease the switch and allow
motor to stop when not cutting.
• To stop the motor, release the switch;
attow 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
materiat 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,
patios, etc, Beveling removes more
material and therefore increases motor
toad. Be carefut to cut slowly to avoid
motor stalling or overload, which may
damage the motor.
BEVELING
OPERATING TIPS
• Allow the blade to reach futt speed
before placing the blade in the cut.
Be carefut 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 of the 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-
at blade may cut roots and cause
damage to the plants.
• Always keep blade area clean. Stop
the unit, make sure blade has com-
pletely stopped turning, and discon-
nect unit from the power source be-
fore cleaning.
• If blade stalls, immediately raise the
blade from the cut by lowering the
handte. If btade 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.