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Page 1: ...er HIGHWHEEL WEEDTRIMM_L_ MODEL NO 536 773510 Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating instructions before first use of this product SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 712490 02 17 99 ...

Page 2: ...ng bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN WEED TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANT APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may ...

Page 3: ...s or other safety protective devices in place t3 Use this equipment for its intended pur pose only 14 See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories 712490 Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer 15 Operate only in daylight or good artificial light 16 De not operate the trimmer while under the influence of alcohol drugs or other medica tion which can...

Page 4: ...re refueling Do net smoke c Never refuel the machine indoors d Never store the machine or fuel con tainer inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater 2 Never run an engine indoors or inside a closed area 3 Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting remove the ignit...

Page 5: ...e purpose for each symbol Control And Operating Symbols Slow Fast Fuel Oil Safety Warning Symbols WARNING Thrown Objects Keep Bystanders Away WARNING Rotating Parts Stop Engine Disconnect Spark Wire Before Making Adjustments WARNING IMPORTANT Read Owner s Manual Before Operating This Machine WARNING Wear Eye Protection WARNING Never Operate Up Or Down Slopes Operate Across Slopes STOP 712490 5 ...

Page 6: ...sembled and positioned in the carton for ship ment References to the right or left hand side of the trimmer are from the viewpoint of the opera tors position behind the unit TO REMOVE THE TRIMMER FROM CARTON 1 Remove the bottle of oil and parts bag from carton 2 Remove the packing material positioned around the unit 3 Cut down all four corners of the carton and lay the side panels flat 4 Pull the ...

Page 7: ...en the upper and lower handle Tighten the handle ad justment knobs Make sure the handle pivots are locked in place NOTE The handle height is adjustable See How To Adjust The Height Of The Han dle in the Adjustment section Handle Adjustment Knob Figure 2 5 To attach the recoil start handle to the rope guide twist the rope through the rope guide mounted on the right side of the handle HOW TO INSTALL...

Page 8: ... With Gasoline in the Operation section Fuel Cap Oil Fill Cap Figure 4 I CHECKLIST For the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product please review the fol lowing checklist before you operate the trim met _ All assembly instructions have been completed l Check carton Make sure no loose parts remain in the carton As you learn how to use the trimmer pay extra attention to the follow...

Page 9: ...irectly into the carburetor manifold for faster starts See Figure 8 Recoil Starter Handle The engine is equipped with an easy pull recoil starter Shield Edge Guard Protects the shield by automatically cutting the line to the correct length Engine Debris Shield Protects the en gine from debris Can be easily removed to service the engine EYE PROTECTION WARNING Debris thrown from the trimmer call res...

Page 10: ...THE THROTTLE CONTROL 2 During normal use set the throttle con trol lever in the FAST position to run the engine at full speed Pull the throttle control lever back to de crease engine speed Push the throttle control lever forward to increase engine speed To stop the engine pull the throttle con trol lever completely back to the STOP position Throttle Control Lever Figure 7 HOW TO USE THE PRIMER BUT...

Page 11: ...s EM TWC if so equipped include any user adjustable features therefore no other adjustments are needed WARNING Never fill the gas tank while the engine is running or hot Allow the engine to cool before adding gasoline Immedi ately wipe off any spilled gaso line before you start the engine WARNING Gasoline is flam mable Use caution when han dling or storing gasoline Keep away from an open flame or ...

Page 12: ...arbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from the trimmer and any moving parts on the en gine Avoid the muffler and sur rounding areas Temperatures may exceed 150 E Recoil Starter Handle Figure lO TRIMMER TIPS _ WARNING Debris such as sticks gravel or rocks can be thrown with sufficient force to cause per sonal injury or property damage Set the throttl...

Page 13: ...dirty conditions Note 3 Change more often if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Trimmer Line Diameter 0 155 inch Trimmer Line Length 21 5 inches Horse Power 6 5 Displacement 12 0 cu in Gasoline Capacity 1 5 quarts Oil Capacity 20 oz Spark Plug Champion RJ t9LM Spark Plug Gap 0 030 inch GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this trimmer does not cover items that ha...

Page 14: ...apacity see Product Specifications HOW TO REPLACE THE AIR FILTER 5 Put the new air filter into the cover Replace the air filter once a year or more often in dusty or dirty conditions DO NOT attempt to clean or oil the air filter Remove and install e new air filter as follows CAUTION Never run the engine without the air filter installed An air filter clogged with dust can result in loss of engine p...

Page 15: ...e place the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked Make sure the spark plug is clean Clean the spark plug by carefully scraping the electredes Ida net sand blast er use a wire brush 2 3 Check the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge See Product Specifications for the correct spark plug gap and replace r ment spark plug Before installing the spark plug ceat t...

Page 16: ...ANT To extend the life of the trim mer line keep the trimmer line moist If not kept moist the nylon trimmer line will be come dry and brittle Keep extra trimmer line in a can of water The line will then stay flexible and easy to change A flexible line will also last much longer Trimmer Une Shield Figure 16 HOW TO CHANGE TRIMMER LINES When the trimmer line becomes worn to half the original ength re...

Page 17: ... the handle are level 3 Tighten the knobs HOW TO SET THE HEIGHT OF CUT CAUTION Before you set the height of cut stop the engine Wait for all moving parts to stop Allow the engine to cool and dis connect the spark plug wire The height of cut can be set from 1 1 2 inches to 3 inches Recommended cutting height for the average yard is 2 1 Use the T wrench found in the parts bag to loosen the set screw...

Page 18: ...g bolt for the drive pulley to remove the drive belt see F_gure 20 Do not bend the belt guides NOTE Make sure you replace the drive belt only with a replacement belt from the factory To assemble the drive belt reverse the above steps Make sure all fasteners are tight Make sure the mounting bolt for the drive pulley is tight 6 Check the routing of the drive belt Make sure the drive belt is inside o...

Page 19: ...cidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To prevent engine damage when the trimmer is in storage for 30 days or more follow the steps below Let the engine run until it is eut of gasoline Drain the oi from the warm engine Fill the engine crankcase with new el Remove the spark plug from the cylinder Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder Slowly pull the recoil starter hand...

Page 20: ... adjustment Stale gasoline Engine cooling system clogged CORRECTION Connect spark plugwire Prime engine inspect or replace spark plug Add fuel Clean carburetor or fuel line Replace air fitter For carburetor adjustment take the unit to a Craftsman Service Center Wait several minutes before starting Move throttle lever to FAST or START position Drain old gasoline and add fresh gasoline Inspect lever...

Page 21: ...rapedy attached Broken line retainer Trimmer line netcorrect size Clean debris screen and engine cooling fins Adjust carburetor Take the unit to a Craftsman Service Center Add oil Inspect and replace damaged parts Move throttle to the full OFF position Correct line length is 21 5 inches When less than 1 2 this length replace the line Move engine throttle Fever to i FAST position Tighten set screw ...

Page 22: ... on a slope greater than 15 degrees A 10 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 1 7 feet in 10 feet A 15 degree slope is a hill that increases in height at approximately 2 5 feet in 10 feet Use extreme care at all times and avoid sudden turns or maneuvers Follow other instructions in this manual for safety in trimming on slopes Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes ...

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