Craftsman 172.79183 Operator's Manual page 19

EDGING OPERATION cont.
For the first edging of the season, it is best to move forward slowlybecause the
grass is thickest then. Subsequent edging wi!l be take less time. If the tool slews down,
back it up an inch or two until the blade comes up tQnormal speed. During edging some
sparks may be generated from hitting stones or paved surface. This is normal.
Do not attempt te edge when the grass or sell is wet er moist- for electrical safety and
tOprevent clogging of the blade chamber. If you must edge underconditions that cause
the blade chamber to become clogged, release Power Switch Lever, wait for blade to
come to a complete stoP, UNPLUG TOOL, open Blade Gua_ door. See OPENING
THE BLADE GUARD on Pages 20-21. Remove the cloggedmaterial with a stick.
To continueto operate the Edgerin a clogged conditionwill seriouslyovertoadthe mQtor.
Fig. 12a Fig. 12b
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/t_ CAUTION:
DO NOT ATTEMPT to unclog the blade chamber by dmppi!_! er i
tapping the Edger on theground er paveme.L This can damage the F._r. Keep I
h_nds clear of Edge Guide and Blade when cleaning, as these wear to very sharp I
points during edging. , l
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