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Page 1: ... Model No 72 79183 CAUTION Read P_terstandandfotlowall S_fety RulesandOperatingInsOtlctions inthis Manualbeforeusingthispmduct_ Sears Bra_ds Management COrpomtlon Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www oraftsman c m WARRANTY _ _F_ A_ _r_MBLY MAINTENANGE PARRS LIST ...

Page 2: ...ent visittheweb site www craftsman com This warranty does notcover theblade whichis an expendable part that can wear out from normal usewithinthe warrantyperiod This war_ antyis void if thisproductis ever used while providing ommercialservices or ifrented to another person This warranty givesyou specificlegal rights and youmay also haveother rightS whichvary from state to state Sears Brands Manage...

Page 3: ... follow _e t safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shocK I and pers nal _jury I _ seriousinjury to yoUrselfor to ottiers Always fallow the safety precau ti_ns to reduce the risk of fire electri Shock _ II I n_ y u_ elt_ o_sori_eg _ dam _ _ays I I fo ow me s a fe W pLr _ au _u _s to_Iu_e the_k offire I I ele_Id_ shock _ _d per_on _ inlu _ I DAMAGE PREVENTION ANDINFORMA FION MESSAGE...

Page 4: ... Lock toolsaway when not in use This Edger is n_ta toy 5 DO NOT use the Edger withoutadequate lighting ALWAYS makesure that you can see what you are edging 6 BEFORE usingthe Edger rembve any sto_es sticks debrisor 0bjectSthat could be entangtedin orthrown bythe Edger PERSONAL SAFETY i i A_ WARNING The operatibn of any Edger can result in FOREIGN OBJECTS 1 I BEING THROWN which can result in persona...

Page 5: ... i_l order 5 CHECK for misatignment or binding of moving parts breakage of paris ar_ any_ther conditk_that mayattectule tooi_ Qpem_n_ If damaged havet_ tootserviced hef0re using Many ac_den_sare _used by p _edy m aJntainedtoolS 6 USE ONLYcuftk_l bibles that are rec0mmended for thts Edge B J_les that maybe suitablef_ one Edger may become hazardouswhen used o _anetl_ _ Edger ELECTRICAL SAFETY _ WARN...

Page 6: ...ed toolcords repaired at a Sears Service Center BE SURE to stayconstantly aware of thecordlocation and keepit wel away from the cuttingblade 8 DO NOT abuse the extension cord_NEVER use the coi d to carry the tool by or to pull the plug from the Outlet Keep cordaway from heat oil sharp edges ormovingparts Replacedamaged cordsimmediately Damagedcordsincreasethe riskof electricshock EXTENSION CORDS U...

Page 7: ...cepedormed by Ur_lUalifiedp_ rc onnet could result in a risk Ofinjury 3 When servicing a tool use only identical repla cement par_ Follow h_tructiQns in the maintenance section of this manual Use of urra_dzed parts er failureto toltowmainzenance instructions may create a riskof eiectda sho_kor _jury SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC EDGERS 1 KNOW yourele tric Edger Read operator s ma uai carefully Learn t...

Page 8: ...rking order Keep Guardpositioned overblade Keep handsandfeet awayfromcuttingblade 15 ALWAYSstoretheEdgerindoors when notin use Itshouldbestoredin a dry place high upor lockedina placethatis outof thereachof children 16 ALWAYSuse oniythebladeprovidedwiththisEdgeror Soldspecificallyfor this Edger Use of any otherbladesmay createa hazardoussituation t7 ALWAYSkeepventilatiQn openingsclearofdebris 18 K...

Page 9: ...ontributeto headng loss 4 ALL VJSITORSAND BYSTANDERS MUSTwear the same safetyequipmentthat the operatorof thetootweam 5 ALWAYSoheck the tool for domag_d parts Check for misatignment or bindingof moving parts breakageof parts and any ot ierconditior_ that may affectthe tooJ s operation Before furtheruse of theto_ a guardorether pa_ that is damagedsheu_ be camfLdty oheokedto determineifit wiltoperat...

Page 10: ...g with bag oi Knobs and Bolts from the carton Inspect your Edger 4 Do not discard box or packing material until all parts are examined I i ii _ WARNING If any part of the Edger is missing ordamaged do not plug I in the Edger until the damaged part is repaired or replaced i F ig 1 _ _ Remove Black PlaStic Tube t_ _ Coating from the piece of wire Handle _ _ wire I L_ T oKnobsa d X _ Curved Head Bolt...

Page 11: ...ct120 volt 60 Hz AC ONLY outtet check the power supply The Edgercomes withan electdc plugandshouldbe plugged into a proper extensioncord This Edger has the following features 1 2 in 1 function converts Edger to Trencher 2 3 postUOnBlade Depth Adjustment with indicator 1 1 13 1D 3 Powerful i2 0 Amp 470glmin no load speed motor for heavy duty edging and trenching 4 ErgonomicaUy designed Handle with ...

Page 12: ... Off Switch ExtensionCord Retainerwith Hook Knobswith Curved He_d Bolts UpperTube Front View Cut Line Indicator tlfi _ Blade _ Motor Air Vents _ SEdgeGUide Adjustment Lever Cutting Depth Knob with Retease Lever Rear Wheels Blade Blade Guard Release Blade 12 Lower Tube Front Wheel Screw to loosen Blade Guard ...

Page 13: ...rTube so the holeslineup Fig 3a Carefully insert bolt beingca refulto avoid coveredwire _nsidehandle shaft Fig 3b Fasten togetherby tighteningKnobonto Curved Head B01t 5 Slide UpperTube downinto LowerTube so that holesline up De n_t removethe black plastt_tube coatingfrom thewire at this onnecti _n Them are two positloP_s available for adjustment t0your pmlerred height FigAa NOTE When you fkst ir_...

Page 14: ...re simplydouble the extens oncord asshown abouta footfrom theend and insertit intothe end of the Retainer Place the loopformed by doublingthe cordover the Hook Rg 6a Gentlytug on the cordto ensure that it is firm_ situatedinthe Retainer Fig 6b 3 Keep extensioncord clear of operator unit and any obstaclesat alltimes Do not exposethe cord to heat oil water orsharp edges Fig 6a t4 ...

Page 15: ...UTION for blade to come BLADE to aROTATES completemOmentarilYafter stop power switch Is releasedl i 1 To loosen Front Wheel putt out or Release Lever of CuttingDepth Knob locatedat the front of Edger acrossfrom theFront Wheel Fig 7a 2 Adjust thewheel depth usingthe Depth Indicatoron theWhee Bracketand the markings en the from Housing Fig 7b LNOTE The rec mmended depth for edging is I Inch I 3 Tigh...

Page 16: ...dge Guide inthe downposition 1 Locate Edge Guide Adjui_tment Lever press in and _turnclockwiseto set Edge Guide in the downposition Figs 8a 8b See position illustrations on lever Fig 8a Tum ck_ckwiseto lower Edge Guide Fig 8b t l NOTE You may need to tilt the Edger back to allow Edge Guide to be moved i into the _ wnpu _h u _ t 16 ...

Page 17: ...asy to holdinthe ON position To turn to01OFF simplyrelease Power Switch Lever Fig 9a I NOTE The Edger is a majorappllance arid should not be opemte l J simultaneously with other major appliances on the same Imuseh01d ircu L f CUT LINE INDICATOR Your Edger has a Cut Line Indicator located on top of the door of the Blade Guard This shows the location of the Cutting Blade and enables you to position ...

Page 18: ...cate Edge Guide Adjustment Lever press in and turn clockwiseto set Edge Guide inthe down position See EDGE GUIDE section pg 16 2 Before startingthe Edger ine up thetool so theEdge Guide restsagainst theedge of the paved surface Fig t1 The Cut Line Indicatoris helpfulin liningup the Edger bladeto thecut path BothRear Wheels shouldbe on the paved surfacewhen edging Rg 11 3 TOavoid I_ickbackof Edger ...

Page 19: ...vent clogging of the blade chamber If you mustedge underconditions that cause the blade chamber to become clogged release PowerSwitch Lever wait for bladeto come to a completestoP UNPLUG TOOL open Blade Gua_ door See OPENING THE BLADE GUARD on Pages 20 21 Remove the cloggedmaterial witha stick To continueto operatethe Edgerin a clogged conditionwillseriouslyovertoadthe mQtor Fig 12a Fig 12b t_ CAU...

Page 20: ...redfor thejob NOTE ALWAYS stand to the left of the Handle Any debris thrown by the Edger would be coming from the Blade Guard area on the right of the Edge_ Do not overload If tootslowsdown pullback slightlyand wait untilbladecomes up tO normal speed _ WARNING DO NOT use Edger with any type of accessory or attachmenL Such usage might be hazardous OPENING THE BLADE GUARD The Blade Guard swings open...

Page 21: ...withconicalwasher shouldbe attachedto your Edger in the order shown Fig 14 Check that the blade has been properlymounted before usingyour Edger The Edger Blade has twowear indicatorsthat showwhen the odgina bladeneedsto be replaced When the bladewears to the small holes itshould be replaced I NOTE To increase blade life keep Initial cuffing depl_ at minimum and increase depth setting as blade wear...

Page 22: ...HING THE NEW BLADE I NOTE Clean off debris from blade and all mounting hardware 1 Be sure nnerspacer s on shaft flats in spacer hole mustengage with liars on shaft Rg 15b 2 Place the bladeon the shaftover the innerspacer 3 Hod the bade againstthe inner spacer and installthe outerspacer againaligningtheflats in the spacer withthe fiats on the shall 4 Installthe hex head nut withconicalwasher Use a ...

Page 23: ...E BLADE GUARD on Pages 2g 21 and use a fine toothedfile or sharpeningstoneto removethe nick I Z_ WARNING To avoid Injury ALWAYS mr effanddlsconn_t e Edg er I from theePOWer outletBEFORE installing parts or cleaning the Edger or making I any adjuszments f Y0U droptile Edger carefullyinspectit for damage If the bladeis bent hauslngGrecked or handles brOken or if yousee any othercondition that mayaff...

Page 24: ...ger by Power Switch Lever Remove and clean off any debris from the outsideof the Edger and insideof Biade Guard before storage To clean inside of Blade Guard see OPENING THE BLADE GUARD on Pages 21_21 _ WARN N _ _ The use of att_ohme_t_ or acc_so_ es tha_a_ not J recommended for this tool might be dangerous and could result in serious injury _ REPLACEMENT BLADES Replacement blades are available at...

Page 25: ...12 Amp Electric Lawn Edger Mod4iNa t72 _t83 ...

Page 26: ... GLE150U 42 Rear Ro l_r S_ft GLE150U 43 GLEtSOU 44 GLE150U 45 GLIE1 _0Ur46 GLE150U 47 G LEt 50U 48 GLE150U 49o GLE150U 50 GLEt 50U 51 Sprin_l Pin Rf_ar Coye_ Rear Whee Guard Qty 2 i 19 20 22 2 3 24 25 26 27 GLE150U 27 28 GLEtSOU 2B 29 GLEISOU 29 30 GLE1501_30 31 GEEi_LI 31 10 GLE150U i0 32 GLE150U 32 33 IGLE150U_33 34 GLE150U 34 GLE150U 19 GLE150U 20 GLE 150U 21 _ GLE 150U 22 GLE150U 83 GLE150U 24...

Page 27: ...12 Amp Electric Lawn Edger M_de No 17279183 Item No 76 Themodel number will befound onthenameplate oftheEdger Always mention themodel number when requesting parts andservice foryour too 1 1 1 4 3 1 1 ...

Page 28: ...d electronics callanytime for the locationof the nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469_663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purchase a protectionagreement on a productserviced by Sears 1 800_827 6655 u s A Parapedirserviciode reparaci6n a domicllio y paraordenarpiezas 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 888 764_427 www seats com 800 361 6665 Canada Au Canadapourservice en fran_...

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