Sears 172.79183 manual

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    Operator’s Manual CAUTION: Read, understand and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this Manual before using this product. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www .craftsman.com Model No. 172.79183 12 Amp Electric Lawn Edger • W ARRANTY • SAFETY • ASSEMBL Y • OPERA TION • MAINTENANCE ?[...]

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    SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding . The symbol warnings DO NOT by themselves eliminate any danger . The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident preventio[...]

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    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 5 W ARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before operating this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . ! TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 W ARNING: if corr ectl y us ed, this ele ctri c Ed ger is a n ea sy t o[...]

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    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 7 SERVICE SAFETY 1. If any part of this Edger is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: SHUT OFF the power switch and remove the power cord from the Edger and have the missing, damaged or failed parts replaced BEFORE resuming operation. 2. T ool servi[...]

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    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. 8 W ARNING: NEVER reach under the Edger (blade area) until you have unplugged Edger and the Edger has come to a complete stop. The Edger ’ s blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds after it is switched off. ! W ARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow [...]

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    1 1 UNP ACKING DESCRIPTION 10 W ARNING: If any part of the Edger is missing or damaged, do not plug in the Edger until the damaged part is repaired or replaced. ! 1. The Edger comes fully assembled except for the Handle , which is in pieces and connected by internal wiring, and must be assembled (Fig 1). 2. Included is a bag with the two Knobs and [...]

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    13 DESCRIPTION cont. 12 ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS The handle comes packaged in sections, which are connected together by internal coated wiring running through the middle of all the handle pieces. 1. Carefully remove packing material and plastic wrapping around tool and handle pieces, being careful to keep pieces connected. 2. Remove the Knobs an[...]

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    15 14 ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS cont. ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS cont. 1. Insert extension cord socket into Edger’s Power Plug (Fig. 5). 2. An Extension Cord Retainer is attached to the Handle to reduce strain on the cord. T o use this feature, simply double the extension cord as shown, about a foot from the end, and insert it into the end of [...]

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    17 16 ASSEMBL Y & ADJUSTMENTS cont. W ARNING: T o avoid injury , AL W A YS turn off and disconnect the Edger from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the Edger or making any adjustments. ! EDGE GUIDE The Edge Guide is useful for cutting a straight path along sidewalks, driveways, or other straight existing edges. POWER SWITCH L[...]

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    19 18 OPERA TION cont. 1. Set cut depth at 1 ” (see pg. 15) . Locate Edge Guide Adjustment Lever , press in, and turn clockwise to set Edge Guide in the down position. See EDGE GUIDE section (pg. 16). 2. Before starting the Edger , line up the tool so the Edge Guide rests against the edge of the paved surface (Fig.1 1) . The Cut Line Indicator is[...]

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    21 20 OPERA TION cont. OPERA TION cont. TRENCHING AND LANDSCAPING OPERA TION The Edger can also be used for T renching. The blade will leave a small trench for placing wiring underground. Because of the direction of the Blade rotation the Edger can kickback towards the operator if it hits an obstruction such as thick, matted grass. Keep a firm gras[...]

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    22 W ARNING: T o avoid injury , AL WA YS turn off and disconnect the Edger from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the Edger or making any adjustments. ! CAUTION: BLADE ROT A TES momentar ily afte r power s witch is release d. W ait for bl ade to co me to a complete stop. B lade is sharp, we ar work gloves w hen repl acing. ! 1. L[...]

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    25 24 MAINTENANCE cont. ACCESSORIES P ARTS LIST W ARNING: Be sure the Edger is unplugged before storing. DO NOT hang Edger by Power Switch Lever . Store the Edger indoors when not in use. It should be stored in a dry place, high up or locked in a place that is out of the reach of children. Edger may be stored by hanging by handle. DO NOT hang Edger[...]

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    27 26 P ARTS LIST cont. P ARTS LIST cont. The model number will be found on the nameplate of the Edger . Always mention the model number when requesting parts and service for your tool. Item No. Parts No. Part Description Qty . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 10 32 33 34 GLE150U-1 GLE150U-2 G[...]