Craftsman 944.511571 - Manuel (Page 8)

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
1. Remove the tube cap from the at­
tachment (if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of up­
per tube coupler.
Coupler Primary Hole
■ Guide Recess
I , ^ ^
Upper Locking/ Attachment
Tube Release
Button
3. Push the attachment into the cou­
pler until the locking/release button
snaps into the primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clockwise.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for
storage when attachment is not in
use.
To install hanger on attachment;
1. Remove the tube cap from the at­
tachment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment
until the locking/release button
snaps into the hole.
OPERATING POSITION
When operating unit, stand as shown
and check for the following:
• Wear eye protection and heavy
clothing.
• Keep right arm slightly bent with
right hand holding the trigger handle
of powerhead.
• Keep left arm extended with left
hand holding the handlebar.
• Keep unit below waist level.
• Adjust edger wheel for proper cut
depth.
WARNING: Never attempt to
adjust the edger wheel when the unit
is in operation. Always stop the pow­
erhead, wait until the blade stops turn­
ing, and disconnect the spark plug (or
disconnect powerhead from power
source) before making adjustments.
EDGING
As you become familiar with use of
your edger attachment, you will be
able to determine your own operating
pace. Conditions such as depth of cut
and material being cut will regulate the
speed and time required for your edg­
ing job.
• Allow the engine to warm up before
you begin edging.
• Increase the engine speed before
placing the blade in the cut. For best
results, run the engine at full throttle
while cutting.
• Always work going away from people
and solid objects such as walls, large
stones, trees, automobiles, etc.
• Be careful when edging near trees or
valuable plants. The high speed met­
al blade may cut roots and cause
damage to the plants.
• If the blade stalls, immediately rrrove
the unit back slightly to allow the
blade to restart. If the blade continues
to stall, stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug, and inspect for block­
age or damage.
^WARNING: Keep the blade area
clean. Always release the throttle trig­
ger, move the powerhead ON/O
ff
switch to the OFF position, disconnect
the spark plug (or disconnect power-
head from power source), and make
sure the blade has completely
stopped turning before cleaning.
SETTING THE EDGING DEPTH
^WARNING: Never attempt to
adjust the cut depth when the engine
is running. Always release the throttle
trigger, wait until the blade stops turn­
ing, move the powerhead ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position, and discon­
nect spark plug (or disconnect from
power source) before making adjust­
ments.