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Page 1: ...4 Horsepower 9 Inch EDGER MODEL NO 536 797400 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 711044 04 11 97 ...

Page 2: ...ou specific legal rights _and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _ Look for thls symbol to poin _t out Important safety precautions It means LL ATTENTION hv Become alertV Your safety is involved Z_ CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental star...

Page 3: ...e fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Keep the Edger in safe working condition Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness REPAIR ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor Remove the wire from the spark plu...

Page 4: ...ye shields while assembling Edger TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 7116inch Wrench or adjustable wrench 2 1 2 inch Wrenches or adjustable wrenches 1 Pair Pliers The figure to the right shows the Edger completely assembled References to the right or lett hand side of the Edger are from the viSwpoint of the operator s position behind the unit TO REMOVE EDGER FROM CARTON Remove the control rod and packi...

Page 5: ...t Rope Guide Nut 1 4 20 Rec 5 16 18X1 1 Hex Head Screw Insert one end of the control rod ft 0m right to left through the hole in the linkage bracket located inside the frame on the rear axle Attach with hairpin found in parts bag See figure below Place the depth control lever in the rear selection slot While pushing down on the upper handle to the point that the front wheel is raised off the groun...

Page 6: ...lustrations with your EDGER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference s l I_ Fast Slow Stop Primer Button EngineControl Adjustable Rear Wheel Blade Guard Blade Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Blade Guide Front Wheel Ilo _N _ Index L ever ...

Page 7: ...STOP EDGER Make sure the depth control lever is all the way forward and release engine control lever There is a _ STOP position on the throttle control lever in case of a failure with the engine control lever Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator position _ CAUTION Never leavethe Edger unattended while the engine is running Always raise the cutting blade and stop the engine...

Page 8: ... disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug W rththe front wheel and the left rear wheel on the top of the curb and support ing the Edger with your right hand reach into the inside right rear of the main frame and loosen the fluted knob that se cures the wheel support rod as shown below As the fluted knob is loosened the rear wheel wilt slide down Hold the Edger so that the top of the main...

Page 9: ...r engine may not require the entire 20 ounces of oil DO NOT OVERRLL Tighten the fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level _ OIL RECOMMENDATIONS _ _ Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 32 F I J Warmer NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc impr...

Page 10: ...t the upper handle tube and hold the edger handle and control lever firmly with your left hand To start engine grasp the engine starter hanclle firmly with your right hand Pull back sharply on the recoil starter handle DO NOT allow the starter rope to snap back let it rewind slowly while NOTE If engine fails to start after three pulls push primer button two times and pull starter rope again When t...

Page 11: ...il drain plug as shown in first figure on page 12 and drain the oil into a flat pan _ After draining all the oil reinstall the oil drain plug securely GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this Edger does not cover items that 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 The above cha...

Page 12: ...ar or damage to the engine components if dirt or dust is permitted to enter the engine through the carburetor A damaged air cleaner or one that is clogged with dust or dirt should be replaced immediately SPARK PLUG Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically Clean the area around the spark plug base before removal to prevent dirt from entering the engine Replace the Spark plug if the elect...

Page 13: ...g blade _ CAUTION Do not attempt to sharpen this blade You could cause damage to the blade which could result in breakage and possible user or bystander injury To replace the blade do the following Disconnect spark plug wire Remove the 1 2 20 Iocknut shown in figure below securing the blade to the drive shaft Remove the blade IMPORTANT Note the position of the washer and the blade cutting edge to ...

Page 14: ...cket Turn the trunnion nut in clock wise to raise the blade and out counter 1 4 inch Space Edging Guide_ Table or Bench Tc clockwise to lower the blade See figure below The adjustment is correct when there is a 114 inch space between the edging guide and the bench or table top When the rod is adjusted correctly insert the trunnion nut and washers on the rod into the hole in the linkage bracket and...

Page 15: ... of an engiri_ whil e in storage To prevent engine damage if Edger is not used for more than 30 days follow the steps below To remove gasoline run the engine until the tank is empty and the engine stops If you do not want to remove gasoline a fuel stabilizer such as Craftsman fuel stabilizer No 33500 may be added to any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits and acids If the tank is al...

Page 16: ...et Replace air filter Jammed due to foreign object Clear obstruction Cutting blade fails to turn Loose blade Tighten blade retaining nut Defective belt Replace V belt Defective quill bearidgs Replace the bearings Blade fails to cut Damaged or worn blade Replace blade proper y Excessive vibra Loose parts Stop engine immediately tighten tion all bolts If vibration continues take the unit into the ne...

Page 17: ...ir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days aweek 1 800 488 1222 mIImmm nIIiII For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement 0r t0 inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following in...

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