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Page 1: ...sepower 9 Inch EDGER MODEL NO 536 772400 Caution Read and follow all Safety and Operating Instructions before first use of this product SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A F 001106M a g a g a g ...

Page 2: ...e suchas sparkplugs etc Repairsnecessarybecauseof aperator abuseor nsgliganoe including bentcrankshafts andthe failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto theinstructions containedinthe owner smanual WARRANTY SERVICEIS AVAILABLEBY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN EDGER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLYWHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE INTHE UNITED STAT...

Page 3: ...ide a bu_k_n9where fumes moy reach an open llama F 001106M OperaUng Safety Never ellow childrenoryoungteanagereto operatethe Edger Keepthem away while it is operating Neveratfowadultsto obef ate the Edgerwithoutproperinstru_on Do notoperatethis machineifyou aretak thg drugsorothermedicationwhichcan cause drowsiness or affectyourabilityto operatethismachine Do notuse this machineifyouare mentally o...

Page 4: ...agebeforerestartingand operatingit IfEdger shouldstartto vibrateabnormally stopengineandcheck immediately for the cause Vibrationis ganemllya warningof trouble Stop the enginewheneveryouleave the operatingposition Also disconnectthe sparkplugwire beforeunclogging the bladeandwhen makingany repairs ad jsstments orinspections When cleaning repairing or inspecUng shutoffthe engineand make certainall ...

Page 5: ...t learn and understand the purpose for each symbol ControlAndOperatingSymbols Slow Fast Fuel OII Primer Button SafetyWarningSymbols WARNING WARNING Thrown Objects Rotating Parts Stop Engine WARNING Keep Bystanders Away Disconnect Spark Wire Before Making AdJeabnenta IMPORTANT Read Owner s Manual Before Operating This Machine WARNING STOP Wear Eye Protection F 001106M 5 ...

Page 6: ...re 1 showsthe Edger completely as sembled Referencesto the rightor leftsideof the Edgerare fromthe viewpoint of the opam tor spositionbehindthe unit REMOVE THE EDGER FROM THE CARTON 1 Remove thebottle ofoilandparts bag from the carton 2 Cut down all four comers of the carton 3 Remove the packing material positioned around the unit 4 Roll the Edger out of the carton and place on a hard level surfac...

Page 7: ...the outsideof the handles as showninFigure2 3 Insertthe endof the ontrol rod from leftto rightthrough the hole inthe quill support arm Attachwithheir pinfound in partsbag See Figure3 4 When the clutchleveris in NEUTRAL position the quill support arm mustbe closeto the screw as shownin Figure4 ControlRod Upper Handle Rgure 2 vzwvzw Control Hair Pin Rod Quill SupportArm Figure3 F OO1106M 7 ...

Page 8: ...unning the en gine low on oil 32 I Colder_ _ _ Warmer l How To Add The Engine OII 1 Putthe Edger on a levelsurface 2 Removethe oilfillcap Figure5 3 Slowlyfillthe enginecrankcase DO NOT OVERFILL How To Fill With Gasoline Makesurethatthe gasolinecontaineris cleanandfree fromdustorotherforeignma terial Never use gasolinethat couldbe stale fromlongperiodsof storage 1 Removethe fuelcap 2 FIll the fuel ...

Page 9: ...your startthe engine operateallconbols IMPORTANT This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine end must not be used on or near any unimproved foreet covered brush covered or grees covered land unleee the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark errester meeting applicable local or state laws If any If a spark arreeter Is used It must be maintained In effective woridng order by t...

Page 10: ... edgingalonga curb curb hopping Adjustable Front Wheal Frontwheel is adjustablefromside to side for balance The frontwheel can alsobe adjusteddown for curb hopping Recoil Starter Handle The engine is equippedwithan easy pullrecoilstarter Blade Guard Use to preventstonesor othermatadalfrom beingthrownat the oper ator Index Lever Permitsadjustmentfrom theedging vertical position to the tdmming horiz...

Page 11: ...ed or down to decrease en gine speed see Rgure 7 HOW TO USE THE PRIMER BUTTON When startinga coldengine pushthe prim er button five times see Figure8 Walt approximately two secondsbetweeneach push IMPORTANT When atartlng warm engine do not use the primer button HOW TO USE THE CLUTCH LEVER 1 Starttheengine 2 Toengagethe cuttingblade movethe clutch lever forward see Figure9 3 Select the edging depth...

Page 12: ...ing the wheel while trimming make sure the front wheal is set in the ex treme right position 4 Disengagethe index lever see Figure 11 Movethe Index lever to the notchmarked90 5 Reconnectthe sparkplugwireto the sparkplug 6 Start the engine 7 Move the clutch lever to the desired trim ming height A WARNING While the engine is running never leave the Edger Before you adjust the wheels or change the bl...

Page 13: ...nnect the sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplug 8 Lower the right rear wheel unUlthe Edger is level and the left rear wheel is on the curb 3 Loosenthefront wheal knob 4 Slidethe front wheel fo the bast posi tionto clearthe curband balancethe unit 9 Securelytightenthe rear wheel knob 10 Connectthe sparkplugwireto the spark plug 5 Securely tighten the front wheel knob 6 Use the curb height adjust lever to ...

Page 14: ...or side of the engine Figure 13 Every time you push the primer button wait two seconds For the number of times required to push the primer but ton see the engine manufacturer s in struc_ons F OO1106M NOTE Do not usathe primerbuttonto start a warm engine 7 TO start engine hold the recoil starter handle firmly with your right hand 8 Hold the edger handlefirmlywith your left hand Quicklypullthe recoi...

Page 15: ...pths Then cutat greaterdepthsuntil the desireddepth is obtained Foruniformedging makesurethe blade guideddeson the surface Edgingcan be customizedby varyingthe numberof passesandby thedistancethe bladeisfrom the surtaca A ARNING Read the Owner s manuel Know location and functions of all controls Keep all safety devices end shleids in place Never allow children or unlnstruofed adults to operate Edg...

Page 16: ... Of Purchase Horse Power 3 5 Dlsplaoement 10 cu in 163 cc Oil Capacity 20 oz SAE 30W Spark Plug Champion RJ17LM Spark Plug Gap 0 030 inch GENERALRECOMMENDA_ONS The warranty on this Edger does not cover items _t have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must main tain the Edger as instructed in this manual Some adjustments mustbe madepe...

Page 17: ...the air filteroncea year more often in dustyor dirtyconditions NOTE DO NOT clean or oll the air filter The air filter Is not serviceable and must be replaced 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug 2 Turn the cover to the left counterclock wise Remove the cover and the air fil ter from the flange see Figure 16 3 Discardthe sir filter 4 Clean the cover andthe flange 5 Installa new air ...

Page 18: ...gauge 3 Before installing the spark plug coat the threads lightly with oil for easy re CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Nevermake unnecessaryadjustments to the carburetor The carburetorwasset at the factoryto operateefficientlyundermostap plications However ifadjustmentsarere quired we recommendyoucontactyour nearestSears ServiceCenter A WARNING The engine gover nor Is set at the factory Do not change the go...

Page 19: ...onnect the sparkplugwirefromthe sparkplug 2 Pull the clutch lever back to release the tension from the belt 3 Removethe two ecrews end spa ere fromthe top of the engine pulley cover Removethe engine pulley cover see Figure18 5 Removethe two screws fromthebelt guard see Figure19 6 Removethe oldbelt fi omtheengine andquillassemblypulleys Replacewith an odglnalequipment belt 7 Toinstalla new belt rev...

Page 20: ...the sparkplug 2 Removethe blade Iocknut that holds the blade to the ddve shaft A ARNING To remove or tigh ten the blade Iocknut always use the method shown In Figure 20 Always position the holding wrench on the nut behind the blade A ARNING Do not sharpen the blade Sharpening can damage the blade end cause it to break which can cause Injury to yourself or to others 3 Remove the blade 4 Install a n...

Page 21: ...ilter fuel hose and tank during storage Also using alcohol blended fuels called gaso hoi ethanol or methanol can attract molsturs which leads to aeparstlon end formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an an gins while In storage To prevent engine damage when the Edger is in storage for 30 days or more follow the steps below Let the engine run until it is out of ga...

Page 22: ...er Plugged air filter Clean debris from blade Debris interfering with blade Loose blade Defec_ve V belt Defective quill beadngs Damage or worn blade Looseparts CORRECTION Drainfuel tank Fillwithfresh fuel Replacefuelfilter Clean fuel tank Takeunitto a Sears Service Center Clean andset sparkplug gap Replaceair filter Replace airfilter nghtenbladenut Replace V bait Replace the quillassembly Reverset...

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