8KNOW YOUR EDGERMeets ANSI Safety StandardsCraftsman Edgers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).Blade ControlBlade Depth Control LeverRecoil StarterCurb HeightAdjustment LeverPrimerBevel AdjustmentLeverFigure 7WARNINGBe familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how tostop the machine and disengage it quickly.Blade ControlLocated on the upper handle, the blade control must be depressed against theupper handle in order to operate the edger. Releasing the blade control stops theengine and the edger blade.WARNINGThis blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.Curb Height Adjustment LeverThe curb height adjustment lever is found on the rear portion of the edger. Whenplaced in an applicable notch, it aids in stabilizing the edger while edging grassalong a curb.Blade Depth Control LeverThe blade depth control lever is located on the right side of the upper handle. It isused to control the depth of the cut. The further forward the blade depth controllever is moved, the deeper into the soil the edger blade will cut.Bevel Adjustment LeverThe bevel adjustment lever is located on the front, left portion of the edger, behindthe edger blade. It is used to vary the angle of the edger blade between one of threepositions for edging/trenching or beveled edging.Recoil StarterThe recoil starter is used to start the engine.PrimerThe primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor and aid in starting the engine.Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a warm engine after a shortshutdown.