Craftsman 358.797450 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw AwayS _A/RSOperator'sManualModel No.358.797450CUSTOMERASSISTANCE1-800-235-5878WARNING:READ THE OPERATOR'SMANUA

OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING ENGINE:WARNING:BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL HANDLINGINFORMATION IN THE SAFETY RULESSECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUALBEFORE YOU BEG

OPERATIONSTOPPING YOUR ENGINE• Move on/off switch to the "Off_position.• If engine does not stop, move choke lever to the fultchoke position.WARN

OPERATIONEDGING (Fig. 10)As you become familiarwith your edger,you will be ableto determine your own operating pace.Conditionssuchas depth of cut and

EDGERIiOPERATION SAFETYSAFETYDANGER:THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CANCAUSE SERIOUS INJURY INCLUDING AMPUTATION ORBLINDNESS TO THE OPERAT

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFill in dates as you complete reguiar serviceCheck for damaged or worn partsCheck for loose fasteners and

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESCHECK OR REPLACE BLADE (Fig. 13)WARNING:THE BLADE WILL CONTINUE TO SPINAFTER THE ENGINE STOPS OR AFTER THETHROTTLE TRIGGER HA

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTSCarburetor adjustment is critical and if done improp-erly can permanently damage the engine as well asthe

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSHIGH SPEED MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT "H"IMPORTANT: DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE AT FULLTHRO'I-I'LE FOR PROLONGED PERIODS

RETAINER SCREW _TROPEPULLEY HOLESERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSRIBRETAINER"SCREW/POSTFigure 20• Insert the end of the rope through the eyelet on the trig

STORAGEImmediately prepare your unit for storage at the end ofthe season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING':4_b ALLOW THE ENG

SAFETY RULESWARNING:ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACTSPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,

TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTSTROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTSYMPTOM CAUSEEngine wili not start 1. Fuel tank emptY.or will run only for 2. Engineflooded.a few seconds

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SAFETY RULESDANGERTHIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY INCLUD-ING AMPUTATION OR BLINDNESS TO THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS.

CONGRATULATIONSon yourpurchaseof a SearsCraftsmanGasolineEdger.Ithasbeendesigned,engi-neeredandmanufacturedtogiveyouthebestpossibledependabilityandper

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ASSEMBLY_1_ ANGER:DO NOT START THE ENGINE WITHOUTTHE GUARD AND BLADE COMPLETELYASSEMBLED. OTHERWISE, THE CLUTCHCAN COME OFF AND SERIOUS INJURYCAN RESU

OPERATIONKNOWYOUR EDGER (Fig. 4)READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EDGER. Compare theillustrationswith your unit

OPERATIONHOW TO USE YOUR EDGERSTOPPING YOUR ENGINE• Move on/off switch to the "Off" position.• If engine does notstop, move choke lever to f