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!CRRFTSMRWI
Horsepower
9 Inch
EDGER/TRIMMER
MODEL NO.
536.772300
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.
711943 05/11/98
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Table of Contents 2
Warranty 2
Safety Rules 2-3
Contents of Shipping Carton 4
Assembly 4-5
Operation 5-9
Maintenance 9-10
Service and Adjustments 11-12
Storage 12-13
Troubleshooting 13
Edger/Trimmer Repair Parts 14-18
Engine Repair Parts 19-22
Spanish (EspaSol) 23-36
Parts Ordering/Service Back Cover
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER/TRIMMER
For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Edger/Trimmer is main-
tained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instruc-
tions in the owner's manual, Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in material
or workmanship.
Ifthis Craftsman Edger/Trimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes, this war-
ranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover the following:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, etc.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN EDGER/
TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN
THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT
IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you 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 this symbol to point out Important safety precautions. It means---
ATTENTIONI!! Become alertll! Your safety is involved.
A_ CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting-up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.
BEFORE USE
• Read the owner's manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the Edgar/Trimmer.
Know how to stop the Edger/Trimmer and
disengage the controls quickly.
• Do not operate the Edger/Trimmer
without wearing adequate outer gar-
ments. Wear footwear that will improve
footing on slippery surfaces.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children and
pets.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
Edger/Trimmer is to be used and remove
all foreign objects.
FUEL SAFETY
• Handle fuel with care;it is highly flam-
mable.
• Use an approved container.
• Check fuel supply before each use,
allowing space for expansion as the heat
of the eng_e and/or sun can cause fuel to
expand.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors, Replace fuel
tank cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add
fuel to a running or hot engine.
• Never store fuel or Edger/Trimmer with
fuel in the tank inside a building where
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fumes may reach an open flame.
OPERATING SAFETY
• Never allow children or young teenagers
to operate the Edger/Trimmer. Keep them
away while it is operating. Never allow
adults to operate the Edger/Trimmer
without proper instruction.
• Do not operate this machine if you are
taking drugs or other medication which
can cause drowsiness or affect your
ability to operate this machine.
• Do not use this machine if you are
mentally or physically unable to operate
this machine safely.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields during operation or while perform-
ing an adjustment or repair to protect
your eyes from foreign objects that may
be thrown from the Edger/Trimmer.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or
falling.
• Never operate the Edger/Trimmer without
proper guards, plates, or other safety
protective devices in place.
• Never operate the Edger/Trimmer at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing.
• Never allow bystanders near the Edged
Trimmer.
• Keep children and pets away while
operating.
• Never operate the Edger/Trimmer without
good visibility or light.
• Do not run the engine indoors. The
exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS.
• Take all possible precautions when
leaving the Edger/Trimmer unattended.
Stop the engine.
• Do not overload the Edger/Trimmer
capacity by attempting to edge too deep
at too fast a rate.
SAFE STORAGE
• Always refer to the owner's manual
instructions for important details if the
Edger/Trimmer is to be stored for an
extended period.
• Never store the Edger/Trimmer with fuel
in the 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/Trimmer in safe working
condition. Check all fasteners at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY
• After striking a foreign object, stop the
ertgine (motor). Remove the wire
spark plug, and keep the wire away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Thoroughly inspect the Edger/Trimmer for
any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating it.
• If Edger/Trimmer should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Stop the blade whenever you leave the
operating position. Also, disconnect the
spark plug wire before unclogging the
blades and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
shut off the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running except when
specifically recommended by the manu-
facturer.
/_ WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
/_ WARNING: This unit is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unim-
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's ex-
haust system is equipped with a spark ar-
rester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should
be maintained in effective working order by
the operator.
In the state of'California the spark arrester
is required by law (Section 4442 of the Cali-
fornia Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands. A spark arrester/
muffler is available through your nearest
Craftsman Authorized Service Center (See
REPAIR PARTS section in this manual).
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Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)
1 - Owner's Manual (not shown) 1 - Container SAE30 oil
(1) - Hair Pin
,/_ CAUTION: Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while assembling
Edger/Trimmer.
The figure to the right shows the Edger/
Trimmer completely assembled.
References to the right or left hand side
of the Edger/Trimmer are from the viewpoint
of the operator's position behind the unit.
TO REMOVE EDGER/TRIMMER
FROM CARTON
• Remove the bottle of oil and parts bag
from the carton.
• Cut down all four corners of the carton.
• Remove packing material on Edger/
Trimmer.
• Loosen T-knobs and raise handle to
operator's position allowing control rod to
swing freely.
• Tighten T-knobs. T-knobs should be to
the outside of the handles as shown in
figure below.
T-Knob '!_=
• Insert end of control rod left to right
through the hole in the quill support arm.
Attach with hair pin found in parts bag.
See figure below.
• '_'" Hair Pin Control Rod
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Whentheclutchleverisin NEU-
TRAL,thequillsupportarmshould
becloseto thespacerandscrewbe-
hinditasshowninfigurebelow.
Quill
Support_
,,I CHECKLIST
Before you operate and enjoy your new
Edger/Trimmer, we wish to assure that you
receive the best performance and satisfac-
tion from this quality product.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CH ECKLIST:
,I All assembly instructions have been
completed.
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
4" All fasteners have been tightened.
While learning how to use your
Trimmer, pay extra
important items:
,/',I Engine oil is at proper level.
,I,/" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clea
I'egular Unleaded gasoline.
,/,/ Become familiar with all controls-their
location and function. Operate controls
before starting engine.
KNOW YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
EDGER/TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your EDGER/TRIMMER to familiarize
yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
reference.
Fast Slow Stop Primer Button
Blade
Guard
Throttle
Starter_
Handl_
Wheel
Adjustable
Wheel
5
VIEW OF BLADE AREA "_
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Throttle Control - Used to control the en-
gine speed.
Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into the
carburetor manifold for faster starts.
Starter Handle -The engine on this Edger/
Trimmer is equipped with an easy pull recoil
starter.
Clutch Lever - Used to start and stop the
blade and control the depth of cut.
Blade Guard - Used to prevent stones or
other material from being thrown at the op-
erator.
Index Lever - Permits adjustment from the
edging (vertical) position to trimming (hori-
zontal) position. To change position, pull the
index lever and rotate the quill assembly to
the desired angle or position.
Adjustable Rear Wheel - Right rear wheel
is adjustable to level Edger/Trimmer when
edging along a curb(curb-hopping).
Adjustable Front Wheel - Front wheel is
adjustable from side-to-side for balance.
Also, can be adjusted down for curb-hop-
ping.
HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER
/_ WARNING: The operation of this
Edger/Trimmer can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can cause
severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating the
Edger/Trimmer.
We recommend standard safety glasses or
Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your
glasses.
seconds between each push.
• Do not use primer button to restart a
warm engine after a short shutdown.
TO USE THE CLUTCH LEVER
• Start the engine and move the clutch
lever forward or down to engage the
cutting blade.
• Select the edging depth you need.
There are 5 selections up to approxi-
mately 2-3/4 inches deep.
IMPORTANT: If very deep edging is
required, we recommend that a shal-
low cut be made first, then cuts at
greater depths until the desired depth
is obtained.
TO USE THE INDEX LEVER
(TRIMMING OPERATION)
• Stop engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug.
• Loosen the knob shown in figure below
on the front wheel arm and slide the
wheel all the way to the right side.
• Tighten the knob securely.
,/_ CAUTION: The front wheel must be
in the extreme right position to prevent the
blade from striking wheel while in trimming
position.
TO STOP EDGER/TRIMMER
• To stop the engine, make sure the clutch
lever is all the way back or up and move
the throttle control lever to the STOP
z_osition.
CAUTION: Never leave the Edger/
Trimmer unattended while the engine is
running. Always disengage the cutting blade
and stop the engine.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
• Run at full engine speed during normal
use.
• Push throttle control lever up to increase
speed; down to decrease speed.
TO USE PRIMER BUTTON
• Push primer button five times. See page 5
figure for location. Wait about two
Knob
• Pull the index lever out of its notch as
shown below and position it in the
notch ma_ked 90 °. See figure on page 7.
• Reconnect the spark plug wire and
start the engine. Move the clutch
lever to the desired trimming height.
4=
Z_ CAUTION: Never leave the Edger/
Trimmer unattended while the engine is
running. Prior to adjusting the wheels and/
or indexing blade position, always disen-
gage the cutting blade and stop the engine.
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INDEX LEVER IN THE NOTCH MARKED "90"
TO USE CURB-HOPPING FEATURE
The adjustable front and right rear wheel
feature permit the Edger/Trimmer to be
used on an uneven surface such as a curb
as shown in figure below.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Loosen the knob on the front wheel arm
bracket and slide the wheel to the best
position to clear the curb and balance the
unit.
• Tighten the knob securely.
• Using the curb height adjust lever, lower
the front wheel to a position that places
the Edger/Trimmer level with the left rear
wheel on the uneven curb surface.
• Loosen tee knob on the inside right rear
of the main frame that secures the wheel
support rod as shown below.
• Slide the rear wheel down until the
Edger/Trimmer is level when the left
wheel is on the curb.
• Tighten the knob securely.
Blade
Tee Knob
(Behind _
Wheel)
Knob
• Reconnect the spark plug wire and start
the engine. The depth of cut adjustment
is the same as described in Edging
Operation paragraph.
•iK CAUTION: Keep away from the
rotating blade. The blade can cause injury.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
PRE_.USECHECK OF CONTROLS
All controls should be checked for proper
function before servicing or starting the
engine.
• Move the clutch lever into all six
positions in the selector plate. Make
sure the clutch lever snaps into all six
holes.
• Return the clutch lever to the rearmost
hole in the selector plate.
FILIJADD OIL:
This Edger/Trimmer was shipped with a 20
ounce container of SAE30 motor oil. This
oil must be added to the engine before
operating. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick
to fill the crankcase. DO NOT OVERFILL.
NOTE: Engine may already contain some
residual oil. Check frequently when filling
the crankcase.
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.
A{though mu{ti-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil
consumption when used above 32°F.
Check your engine oil level more frequently
to avoid possible engine damage from
running low on oil.
Colder << 32°F _ >>Warmer ]
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Rod Adjust Lever
Wheel
TO ADD ENGINE OIL
• Place the Edger/Trimmer on a level
surface.
• Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
• Fill the engine crankcase, poudng slowly.
DO NOT OVERFILL. For approximate
capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA-
TIONS chart in this manual.
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• Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick and
tighten securely.
• Check oil before each use. Add if
needed.
• Change oil every 25 operating hours
thereafter.
Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
FILL GAS
NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI-
FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA
AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS
FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to
operate on regular unleaded gasoline.
Include the following emission control
system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped).
Include any user adjustable features -
therefore no other adjustments are needed.
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded
regular, unleaded premium, or reformulated
automotive gasoline only. DO NOT use
leaded gasoline. Be sure that the container
you pour the gasoline from is clean and free
from dust or other foreign particles. Never
use gasoline that may be stale from long
periods of storage in the container.
/_ CAUTION" Never fill the gas tank
4_
wT=iirethe engine is running or hot.
Immediately wipe oft any spilled gasoline
before attempting to start the engine.
an,_ CAUTION: Gasoline is flammable
caution must be used when handling or
storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while Edger/
Trimmer is running, hot, or when 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 fillthe 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. Make sure to wipe up any
spilled fuel before starting the engine. Store
gasoline in a clean, approved container,
and keep the cap in place on the container.
Keep gasoline in a cool, well ventilated
place; never in the house. Never buy more
than a 30 day supply of gasoline to assure
volatility. Gasoline is intended to be used as
a fuel for internal combustion engines
therefore, do not use gasoline for any other
purpose. Since many children like the smell
of gasoline, keep it out of their reach
because the fumes are dangerous to inhale,
as well as being explosive.
A
WARNING: Experience indicates
that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or
using methanol can attract moisture which
leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the
fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer. Drain fuel tank, start engine
and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructions for additional informa-
tion. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-
nent damage may occur.
TO START THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, be sure you
have read and understood all the instruc-
tions on the preceding pages. The Edger/
Trimmer is equipped with a recoil starter.
The operation of the engine is controlled by
the throttle control lever.
• Pull the clutch lever all the way back or
up to the rearmost hole to raise and
disengage the blade.
• Move the throttle control lever, see figure
on page 5 to the FAST position.
• Push primer button five times, see figure
on page 5. Wait about two seconds
between each push.
NOTE: Do not use primer button to
restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.
• To start engine, grasp the engine starter
handle firmly with your right hand.
• Hold the edger handle firmly with your
left hand.
• Pull up sherply on the recoil starter
handle. DO NOT allow the starter rope to
snap back, let it rewind slowly while
holding the starter handle. If engine fails
to start after three pulls, push primer
button two times and pull starter rope
again.
• When the engine starts. Push throttle
control lever up to increase speed; down
to decrease speed. Run at full engine
speed during normal use.