Craftsman 79653 Instruction Manual - Page 9

Clearing Jams After the blade has completely stopped, carefully remove the obstruction CAUTION: To prevent injury, keep hands away from trigger during clearing of jams. To prevent injury, do not use the EZ-Edge-n-Store with any damaged parts. If issues continue, call the customer service at: 1-800-539-6455 REMEMBER THAT THE BLADE COASTS AFTER THE UNIT IS TURNED OFF! tightening in a clockwise direction. CLEANING OF PLASTIC PARTS - Use only a dry brush or a cloth with warm water and mild soap to clean plastic parts. Many household cleaners contain chemicals, which could damage the plastic. Never use gasoline, turpentine, paint thinner or similar fluids. Never spray-wash tool or immerse in water. Water or liquid inside the tool can cause serious damage to the unit. DROPPING THE UNIT - If you drop the unit, carefully inspect it for any damage before using it again. A A CAUTION: To prevent injury, always unplug the edger before performing maintenance such as cleaning or changing the blade. BLADE CLEANING =After you have finished edging, you may find that dirt and vegetation have accumulated on the blade. Remove the blade guard and use a dry scrub brush to clean debris off of blades. WARNING: To prevent injury, keep hands away from the trigger during cleaning of blade or other edger parts. BLADE CHANGE/TURN = The EZ- Edge-n-Store comes with a DOUBLESIDED BLADE that can be flipped over to effectively double the life of the blade. To change or flip the blade, remove the blade guard and use the large wrench (included) to hold the blade retainer while loosing the lock nut with the smaller wrench (included) by turning counter-clockwise. Either change or flip the blade, put the blade retainer in place on the shaft and secure in place with the lock nut by •=A PREVENTING CORROSION Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain compounds that greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the unit on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Keep the unit stored in a place that is away from children. The blades on the unit are sharp and can be dangerous even when the unit is not plugged in. If you see any condition that may affect safe operation, or if you have any questions, contact our customer service number at: 1-800-539-6455. "0 ; O® Problem: Thumb safety switch is too difficult to hold on during use. Solution: The thumb safety switch need only be engaged when starting the unit. Problem: Unit will not operate. 9