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Page 1: ...ce Espa_ol 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 7am 7pm Mon Sat or 10am 7pm Sun 1 800 235 5878 _HooroHstedare CentraITime Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530087669 10 1 01 ...

Page 2: ...ation throughout this manual DANGER THiS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS This unit can cause seri ous injury including amputation or blind ness to the operator and others The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide rea sonable safety and efficiency in using this unit The operator is responsiMe for fol Iowing warnings and instructions in this manual and on unit Read ...

Page 3: ...attempt to repair unit Inspect insulation and connectors on unit and appliance cord before each use If there is any damage do not use until damage is repaired by your Sears Service Center Department Inspect extension cords before each use and replace if damaged Don t abuse cord Never carry unit by the cord or yank extension cord to disconnect unit To reduce the possibility of the ex tension cord d...

Page 4: ...Do not raise the unit above the ground The blade can come dan gerously close to your body Always push unit slowly over ground Stay alert for uneven sidewalks holes in terrain large roots etc Do not force the unit it will do the ob better and with ess ike ihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was de signed Use the right appliance Use only for jobs explained in this manual MAINTENANCE S...

Page 5: ...ion cord to the unit Otherwise toss of power and overheating can oc cur causing damage to unit Refer to table for minimum wire gauge recom mendations The cord must be marked with the proper wire gauge Appropriate extension cords are avail able Do not use multiple cords In good condition Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration Plug connectors must be undamaged MINIMUM WIRE GA...

Page 6: ...itch i_ __ Pivot Locking Lever TRIGGER SWITCH The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to acti vate the motor PIVOT LOCKING LEVER The PIVOT LOCKING LEVER is engaged to reposition the cutting angle BLADE The BLADE is designed to cut grass BLADE GUARD The BLADE GUARD provides protection from the spinning blade OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING POSITION Your unit has two operating positions one for edging one for b...

Page 7: ...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 a...

Page 8: ...otor stops Make sure blade has stopped turning and disconnect unit from the power source before performing work on the blade CAUTION Wear protective gloves when handling or performing mainte nance on blade to help avoid injury Use the proper replacement btade Contact your Sears Service Center or store for replacement blade 71 85717 The blade is reversible When the cutting edge on one side becomes ...

Page 9: ...The blade is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving Apply a coating of oil to entire surface of biade wrap it in heavy paper or cloth Be sure aIt handles and guards are in place and are securely fastened Replace any damaged parts Check entire unit for loose screws nuts and bolts Replace any dam aged worn or broken parts Do not cover with plastic Plastic can not breathe and will induce co...

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