OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 536.797571 Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment CRAFTSMRN 3.5 HORSEPOWER 9 INCH EDGER/TRIMMER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Part No.
SAFETY RULES -- CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT/_. C NOT CO.TACT SPARK P'UG TOPREVENT AOC.DENTAL STA.T,NG WHEN SET A T,NG uP, TRANSPORT,NG. ADJUST,NG OR MAK,.G REPA,RS BEFORE USE Read the owner'smanual carefully. Be thoroughly familiarwith the controlsand the proper use of the edger/trimmer.Know how to stop the edger/trimmer and disengagethecontrols quickly. • Do not operate the edger/trimmer without wearing adequate outer garments.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Edger/trimmer. It has been designed, engineered and manufacturedto give you the best possible dependabilityand performance. Shouldyou experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained techniciansand the proper toolsto service or repair this unit. HORSE POWER: 3.5 hp DISPLACEMENT: 9.52 cu. In. (156 c.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION ............................................ 9-13 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........... 16-17 STORAGE ................................................... 18 TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................... 19 REPAIR PARTS SAFETY RULES ........................................... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3,14,15 WARRANTY .................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts bag contents shown full size (2) - Hair Pins (4) - He= Head Wide Flange _rews 5/16-18 x 5/8 Inch (8) - Flex Head Loclmule 5/16-18 © (4) - Hax Head Screws 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 inch (1) - Hex Head Jam Nut 3/8-16 (1) • Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.400 Inch (1) "3H/1_18_ 3'?lewrich (1) • .70 Inch long Spacer (left rear wheel assembly) 1 - Cotter Pin (1) - 1.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 2 2211- 1/2 inchWrenches (Oradjustablewrenches) 9/16 inchWrench ( or adjustablewrenches) AdjustableWrenches Knife Regular Screwdriver Figure 1 shows the edger/trimmercompletelyassembled. Referenceto the right and lelt hand side of the edger/ trimmeris from the operator'spositionbehindthe unit. TO REMOVE EDGER/TRIMMER FROM CARTON • Remove the lower handle from the carton.
ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE "IHE EDGER/TRIMMER • Attachthe left rearwheel to the edger/trimmer (See Fig. 2B) with a 3/8-16 x 1.39 inch shoulder bolt, spacer (.70 inchlong) and 3/8-16 hex head jam nut (found in parts bag). _) (VIEW FROM INSIDE LEFT REAR WHEEL) NOTE: Lower handle should be attached first as it is difficultto attach lower handle with the wheels on. Place the lower handle inside the edger/trimmer frame (See Fig.
ASSEMBLY • Placetheupper handleon the lowerhandle (See Fig. 3), align upperhandleholesinthe lowerhandle, and secure in placewithfour (4) 5/16-1B x 1-1/4 inchhex head screwsand four(4) 5/16-18 hex head Iocknuts (foundin pads bag). Locknutsshouldbeto the inside of the two handles as shown in Fig. 3. NOTE: Clutchlever islocated on the lefthand sideofthe upper handlewhen properlyinstalled. • Insert one end of the control rod from left to right through the hole In the clutchlever (See Fig.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EDGER/ TRIMMER. Compare the illustrationswith your edger/trimmerto familiarize yoursolfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. :H LEVER CONTROLROD INDEX LEVER BLADE FUEL FILL CAP THROTTLE CONTROL PRIMER BUTTON MUFFLE VIEW FROM LEFT OF ENGINE LEVER_ BLADE STARTER HANDLE ADJUSTABLE REAR WHEEL ADJUSTABLE FRONT WHEEL OIL FILL CAP FIG.
OPERATION I The operationofthis edger/trimrnercan resultin foreignobjectsbeingthrowninto the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operatingthe edger/tdmmer. We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER TO STOP EDGER/TRIMMER • To stopthe engine, make sure the clutchlever is all the way beck (or up) and move the throttle control lever to the STOP position.
OPERATION TO USE CURB-HOPPING I FEATURE The adjustablefront and right rear wheel feature permit theedger/trimmer to be used on anunevensurfaco(such as a curb] as shown In Fig. 8. • Stop the engine and disconnectthe spark plug wire from the spark plug. • Loosenthe knobon the frontwheel arm bracket and slidethe wheel to the best positionto clear the curb and balancethe unit. • Tightenthe knob securely.
OPERATION AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE HANDLING OR STORING IT. DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE EDGER/TRIMMER IS RUNNING, HOT, OR WHEN EDGER/TRIMMER IS IN AN ENCLOSED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME, ELECTRICAL SPARK, AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY; BUT FILL THE TANK TO WITHIN 1/4 - 1/2 INCH FROM THE TOP TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL. ALWAYS FILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS AND USE A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILLING.
OPERATION iiiii TO START THE ENGINE A Before startingthe engine, be sure you have read and understoodall the instructionson the precedingpages. The edger/trimmer is equippedwith a recoilstarter.The operationofthe engine iscontrolledbythethrottlecontrol lever, • Pull the clutchlever all the way back (or up) to the rearmosthole to raise and disengage the blade. • Movethe throtttecontrol lever (See Fig.5) tothe RUN position. • Push pdmerbuttonfive (5) times (see Fig. 5).
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST SERVICE RECORD FILLIN DATES ASYOU COMPLETE REGULARSERVICE BEFORE STORAGE BEGINNING EACH SEASON EVERY 25 HOURS OF USE EVERY 10 HOURS OF USE EVERY 5 HOURS OF USE FREQUENTLY BEFORE EACH USE AFTER FIRST 2 HOURS OF USE LubriCateall Pivot Points LubricateWheal Axles Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Replace Air Cleaner Filter Check Spark Plug Check Drive Belt TbghtanAll So'ews and Nuts Check Blade Wear/Damage GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 32OF The warrantyon
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Remove the oilfill cap (see Fig. 9). • Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual, • Reinstallthe oil tillcap and tighten securely. NOTE: The quill assembly bearings are factory sealed and will requireno lubrication. • TO REMOVE Reconnectthe spark plugwire on the spark plug.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MAKING ANY REPAIRS CAUTION: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE I TO THE EDGER/TRIMMER. CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHARPEN THIS BLADE, YOU COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TOTHE BLADEWHICH COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE AND POSSIBLE USER OR BYSTANDER INJURY. V-BELT REPLACEMENT Your edger/trimmerisequipped with a V-belt made of a specialcompound.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO replace the blade, do the following: • Disconnect the spark plug wire. • Removethe 1/2-20 Iocknut (See Fig. 14) secudng the blade to the drive shaft, • Remove the blade, • installthe new blade and reinstall nut.Tighten the nut securely, • Reconnectthe spark plug wire. TIGHTENING TO ADJUST CARBURETOR WRENCH The carburetor (See Fig. 15) has been pre-set at the factoryand readjustmentshouldnot be necessary.
STORAGE & ENGINE CAUTION: NEVER STORE YOUR EDGER INDOORS OR IN AN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT FROM A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER, ClGARETI'E, ETC. IMPORTANT: EDGER IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Difficult starting Stale fuel Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel. Defective spark plug Clean and re-gap spark plug. ill Engine runs erratic Replace fuel filter. Clogged fuel filter Clean fuel line; check gas tank. Blockedfuel line or empty fuel tank m Carburetorout of adjustment Have carburetor adjusted. Fouled sparkplug Clean and adjust gap. Clogged air cleaner Tap clean or replace air cleaner.
