Craftsman 247.762660 Operator's Manual

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

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Operator’s Manual

• SAFETY

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

• ESPAÑOL - p. 18

EDGER/TRENCHER

Model No. 247.762660

Form No. 769-09515C

(November 23, 2015)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Statement ..............................Page 2

Safety Instructions ............................Pages 3-5

Assembly .....................................Pages 6-8

Operation ...................................Pages 9 -10

Service and Maintenance ....................Pag es 11-13

Off-Season Storage ..............................Page 14

Troubleshooting ................................Page 15

Español .........................................Page 18

Service Number ............................. Back Cover

WARRANTY STATEMENT

CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR TWO YEARS from the date of sale, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective product will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller. For warranty coverage details to obtain repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include:

• Expendable items which can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as the belt(s), filter(s), spark plug(s) or edging blade(s).

• Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair or caused by product accessories.

• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to all supplied instructions.

• Preventative maintenance or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture, contaminated or stale fuel. This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

MODEL NUMBERPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Oil: SAE 30

Model Number ________________________________ Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline Engine: Craftsman

Serial Number _________________________________

Date of Purchase _______________________________

Record the model number, serial number,

and date of purchase above.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

• Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it.

• This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your machine has been designed to perform one job: to edge lawn. Do not use it for any other purpose.

• Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.

• Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine.

• To help avoid blade contact or a thrown objec t injury, stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from lawn edger while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters area.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injur y to the eyes.

• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.

DANGER

This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to

persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specifically recommended in the operator’s manual.

• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating blade can amputate hands and feet.

• The blade control handle is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so, makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury.

• Never operate without blade guard, debris shield and blade control handle in place and working.

• Never operate with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.

• Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

• Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

• Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.

• Do not operate this machine if it has been dropped or damaged. Return machine to your nearest authorized servicing dealer for examination and repair.

• Do not operate this machine with a damaged or excessively worn cutting blade.

• Never attempt to clear material from the blade guard while the engine is running. Shut the engine of f, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

• Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to edge at too fast of a rate.

• Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, terrain etc. Always push slowly over rough surfaces. Do not use this machine on gravel surfaces.

• Do not operate machine in rain or wet soil conditions.

• Always operate machine from behind the handles and position yourself where the direct line of sight to cutting blade is blocked by guards.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Always stop engine when edging or trimming is delayed or when transporting machine from one location to another.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

• Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in personal injur y.

• If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to power equipment such as lawn edgers. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the edging area and under watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn lawn edger off if a child enters the area.

• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.

• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, door ways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the lawn edger.

• Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.

SERVICE

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

• Use only an approved gasoline container.

• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

• Never fuel machine indoors because f lammable vapors will accumulate in the area.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

• Never over-fill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.

• Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

• If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting engine.

• Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris.

• Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

General Service:

• Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

• Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspec t blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”

• Lawn edger blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspec t the lawn edger for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the lawn edger.

• Never attempt to make a wheel adjustment while the engine is running.

• Many components on your new edger can wear with continued use. For safety protection, frequently check all edger components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specif ications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”

• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for used gas, oil, etc.. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 70 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

WARNING

This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).

If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrestor for the muf fler is available through your nearest Sears Parts and Repair Service Center. Call 1-800-469-4663 for Service Center locations.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate..

Symbol Description

READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate

WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands and feet away from rotating blade.

BYSTAND ERS Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

WARNING— HOT SURFACES Do not touch muffler or adjacent areas.

EYE PROTECTION Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine.

WARNING: Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow

the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

ASSEMBLY

Z-Fitting

Blade Control

Upper

Handle

Stud

Snap

Fitting

Upper

Handle

IM PORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine operator’s manual before starting or running your machine.

NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the edger is observed from the operating position.

Assembly

Handle

Remove and discard any packaging cardboard that may be present between the upper handle and the lower handle.

1. Pivot the upper handle upward until it snaps into place. See Figure 1.

Figure 2

Securing Control Cable

Figure 1

2. Tighten the hand knobs, which are located on both the left and right sides of the handle.

Control Cable Z-Fitting

Unwrap the control cable from around the engine and route it up the left side of the handle.

1. Hook the Z end of the brake cable into the control from the outside to inside. See Figure 2.

WARNING

The cable must be routed properly to avoid contact with all sharp edges and hot surfaces. Such contacts damage the cable and render the controls inoperative.

1. Press the stud inside the snap fitting into the hole found on the left side of the upper handle, as shown in Figure 3.

2. Push the snap fitting down on the handle to secure it into place.

Figure 3

ASSEMBLY

Securing Blade Depth Control Cable

Unwrap the blade depth control cable and route it up the right side of the handle.

1. Pull the depth control lever out of the first position of the depth control bracket.

2. Push lever all the way forward.

3. Release lever into last position of bracket.

4. Hook the Z end of the depth control cable into the hole on the depth control lever as shown in Figure 4.

Starter Rope

1. Locate the rope guide and wing knob found in the manual bag. Using the wing knob, secure but do not tighten the rope guide to the right side of the upper handle as shown in Figure 5.

2. Stand behind the edger and hold the blade control against the upper handle.

3. Gently pull the starter rope out of the engine.

WARNING

The edger blade WILL rotate when the starter rope is pulled.

NOTE: The starter rope will not pull out of the engine unless the blade control (refer to Figure 5) is depressed against the upper handle.

4. Slip the starter rope through the top of the rope guide. Tighten the wing knob which secures the rope guide to the upper handle.

Adjustments

Bevel Adjustment

1. The angle of the edger blade can be adjusted by placing the bevel adjustment lever in one of three positions for edging. See Figure 6.

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

KNOW YOUR EDGER

Blade Control

Blade Depth Control Lever

Recoil Starter

Primer

Bevel Adjustment Lever

Curb Height Adjustment Lever

WARNING

Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage it quickly.

Blade Control

Located on the upper handle, the blade control must be depressed against the upper handle in order to operate the edger. Releasing the blade control stops the engine and the edger blade.

WARNING

This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.

Curb Height Adjustment Lever

The curb height adjustment lever is found on the rear portion of the edger. When placed in an applicable notch, it aids in stabilizing the edger while edging grass along a curb.

Figure 7

Blade Depth Control Lever

The blade depth control lever is located on the right side of the upper handle. It is used to control the depth of the cut. The fur ther forward the blade depth control lever is moved, the deeper into the soil the edger blade will cut.

Bevel Adjustment Lever

The bevel adjustment lever is located on the front, left portion of the edger, behind the edger blade. It is used to vary the angle of the edger blade between one of three positions for edging/trenching or beveled edging.

Recoil Starter

The recoil starter is used to star t the engine.

Primer

The 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 short shutdown.

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

Craftsman Edgers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

OPERATION

WARNING

Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.

To Start Engine

1. Move the blade depth control lever back to the START position in the adjacent (top) notch.

2. Push the primer three times. See Figure 8. Do not prime to restart a warm engine.

NOTE: If you push the primer too many times, excessive fuel will flood the carburetor and the engine will be difficult to start.

3. Standing behind the edger, depress the blade control and hold it against the upper handle with your lef t hand.

Figure 8

WARNING

This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.

4. With your right hand, grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope slowly until resistance is felt, then pull with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. See Figure 8. Keeping a firm grip on the star ter cord handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly.

WARNING

Keep a firm grip on the cord handle and maintain sufficient backward tension on the cord at all times to prevent rapid starter cord retraction (kickback). Rapid retraction can pull arm and hand toward the engine faster than you can let go, and result in broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains.

To Stop Engine

1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.

Edging

WARNING

Rotating cutting blade may throw objects causing personal injury. Keep area clear of bystanders and do not operate without guards in place.

Do not lower blade if blade is over concrete, asphalt, rocks or the like. Blade can strike supporting surface, resulting in personal injury or property damage.

To begin edging, proceed as follows:

1. Move edger to an area to be edged, making sure that the left rear wheel is on a hard surface and the blade is over the area to be cut. See Figure 9.

WARNING

Figure 9

2. With the blade control squeezed against the handle in the operating position, make a pass along area to be edged before proceeding to the next notch. The further forward that the blade depth control lever is moved, the deeper or lower the blade will cut into the ground. Several passes may be necessary to obtain the desired depth of cut. Do not lower blade more than one depth notch at a time without making a pass.

3. For best results, proceed slowly along the path being edged. Slowly move edger back and forth through cutting area, again making sure to keep the left rear wheel on the hard surface and the blade in the cutting path, close to but not touching the edge of the hard surface.

4. Once you have finished edging selected area, raise the blade depth control lever back into the START position, move to the next area to be edged, and proceed again from step 1.

OPERATION

Curb Height

Adjustment

Lever

Right-Hand Position Left-Hand Position

Flange Nut

Flat Washer

Edger Blade

Additional

Edger Blade

Edging Along A Curb

The right rear wheel of the edger can be lowered into one of f ive positions to ease the task of edging along a curb. To adjust the height of curb wheel, proceed as follows:

1. Lower the right rear wheel by moving the curb height adjustment lever slightly to the left. See Figure 10.

Trenching

You can utilize the edger’s optional trenching feature in order to create a wider cutting path for such things as laying wire for landscape lighting.

WARNING

Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing the following steps.

WARNING

The edger blade is sharp. Wear leather work gloves to protect your hands when working around the edger blade.

1. Use two wrenches (one wrench to prevent hex bolt head from spinning and the other to unthread the flange nut) to remove flange nut that secures edger blade, leaving the edger blade in place. See Figure 12.

Figure 10

2. Pivot the right rear wheel into an applicable position in relation to the height of the curb to be edged along.

3. Release the curb height adjustment lever to lock the wheel in position.

Beveling

In order to achieve a bevelled edge, set the bevel adjustment lever (refer to Assembly Section) in the first (left hand) or third (right hand) notch to place the edger blade in position for beveling. See Figure 11.

Figure 12

2. Install the flat washer and additional edger blade supplied with your machine. See Figure 12.

3. Secure with the flange nut removed earlier. Use a torque wrench to tighten the flange nut to between 37 foot-lbs. and 50 foot-lbs.

NOTE: Make certain that drive belt is seated correctly on blade spindle and that it is riding smoothly on spindle sheaves (see Figure 16) and is not pinched between them. Repeat first three steps if belt is pinched.

Figure 11

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING

Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnec t spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed maintenance tasks.

To schedule service from Sears Parts & Repair, call 1-888-331-4569.

Interval Item Service Service Log

Each Use 1. Engine oil level

2. Loose or missing hardware

3. Air cleaner

4. Unit and engine 1st Month or 5 hours 1. Engine oil 1. Change Annually or 25 hours 1. Air cleaner †

2. Control linkages/pivots and wheels Annually or 50 hours 1. Engine oil †† 1. Change Annually 1. Spark plug

2. Air Cleaner Before Storage 1. Fuel system 1. Run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or

† Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner if very dir ty. †† Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.

1. Check

2. Tighten or replace

3. Check

4. Clean

1. Clean

2. Lube with light oil

1. Replace

2. Replace

add stabilizer to a full tank of fresh fuel prior to storage.

WARNING

Always stop engine, allow engine to cool, disconnect spark plug wire, and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your machine.

General Recommendations

• Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

• The warranty on this edger/trencher does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as instructed here.

• Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.

• All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.

• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.

Engine Care

Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your mower for a detailed description of all engine-related service specifications.

Clean Engine

• Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris.

• Keeping engine clean allows air movement around engine.

• Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.

CAUTION

Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth.

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