Edging Operation - Craftsman 172.79183 Operator's Manual

EDGING OPERATION
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AkWARNING:
Make sure that other peOple and pets are.at least 100 feet
away from Edger.
NOTE: When there is heavy overgrowth of grass over the paved sin:face, the grass
may drag onthe Guard. An initial cut may be required-with the Edger on the grass
side. "l_is will require lifting up the Edge Guide and may require reducing'the dep_
of cut (See EDGE GUIDE and CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT instructions),
Because of the direction of the Blade rotation, the E_lgetcan kicltback towards the
operator tf tt hits an obstruction such as thick; matted grass. Keep a firmgrasp on
the Handle, especially when edging in thick, matted material When using the Edger
along a paved Surface, keep both rear wheels on the pavement.
1. Set Cutdepth at 1"(see pg. 15). Locate Edge Guide Adjustment Lever,press in, and turn
clockwiseto set Edge Guide in the down position.See EDGE GUIDE section-(pg. 16),
2. Before startingthe Edger, !ine up the tool so theEdge Guide rests against the edge
of the paved surface(Fig.t1). The Cut Line Indicatoris helpfulin liningup the Edger
blade to the cut path. BothRear Wheels.shouldbe on the paved surfacewhen edging.
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3. TOavoid I_ickbackof Edger. tiltthe Handle down so the blade is above the ground (Fig. 12a).
4. Turn Edger On and allow blade to spin without moving tool.
5. Slowlylift the Handle to lower the Blade, finding the edge of the paved sur(ace (Fig, 12b).
Use the Cut Line Indicator to help position the Edger. Start edging, moving the too! forward
slowlyalong edge of paved surface, keeping the Edge Guide pressed lightly against the
pavement edge.
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: NOTE: ALWAYS stand to the left of the Handle. Any'debris thrown by the Ed'ger "
would be coming from the Blade Guard area on the right of the Edger
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