Craftsman C944.511572 Manuel D'instructions page 9

1. Loosen the depth adjustment knob.
2. Slide the wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
• Raising the wheel will increase
the cutting depth.
• Lowering the wheel will decrease
the cutting depth.
3. Tighten the depth adjustment knob
securely.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or discon-
nect powerhead from power source) before performing maintenance.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and decals
Check or replace blade
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this attachment does
not cover items that have been sub-
jected to operator abuse or negli-
gence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain
the edger attachment as instructed in
this manual.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Blade nut
• Fasteners
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Centre for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• Blade Shield - Discontinue use of
edger if blade shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged parts.
Clean the unit and decals using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
BLADE MAINTENANCE
_WARNING: The blade will con-
tinue to spin after the engine stops or
after the throttle trigger has been re-
leased. To avoid senous injury, make
sure the blade has stopped coasting
and disconnect the spark plug (or dis-
connect powerhead from power
source) before performing work on the
blade.
_WARNING: Always replace a
blade that is bent, warped, cracked,
broken, or damaged in any other way.
Never attempt to straighten and reuse
a damaged blade. Use only specified
replacement blade. Wear protective
gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to help
avoid injury.
• The blade is reversible. When the
cutting edge on one side becomes
worn, turn the blade over (see
BLADE REPLACEMENT in the SER*
VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section).
• Check blade for flatness periodically.
Lay the blade on a flat surface to in-
spect for flatness. Throw away a
blade that is not flat.
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