Craftsman 536.772301 User Manual [en, es]

4 Horsepower

ORILLADORA de

9 Inch

edger

MODEL NO.

536 772301

229 mm (9 pulgadas) y 4 caballos de fuerza

MODELO No. 536 772301

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.

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Precaución: Lea y siga todas las

normas de seguridad e instrucciones de operación antes de

usar este producto.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY STATEMENT 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 19 SAFETY RULES 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 22

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS 5 EDGER REPAIR PARTS 23 ASSEMBLY 6 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS 31 OPERATION 10 SPANISH (ESPAÑOL) 37

MAINTENANCE 16 PARTS AND SERVICE BACK COVER

WARRANTY STATEMENT

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Edger is maintained, lubri cated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in materia! or workmanship.

If this Craftsman Edger is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty 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 contained in the owner’s manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN EDGER TO THE NEAREST SEARS 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 vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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WARNING:

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Edger.

WARNING; Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions, it means; “Attention! Become Aiert! Your Safety is Involved.”

WARNiNG: To prevent acciden

tai starting when setting-up,

ing repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and put wire where it cannot contact the spark plug .

Before Use

• Read the owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the Edger. Know how to stop the Edger and disengage the controls quickly.

• Do not operate the Edger without wearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery sur faces.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all per sons, particularly small children and pets.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the objects.

Fuel Safety

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam mable,

• Use an approved container.

• Check fuel supply before each use, allow ing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to ex pand.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. 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 with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame.

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transporting, adjusting or mak>

Edger is to be used and remove all foreign

Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel

Operating Safety

• Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the Edger. Keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to oper ate the Edger without proper instruction.

• Do not operate this machine if you are tak ing 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 ma chine safely.

• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the Edger.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under ro tating 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 without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

• Never operate the Edger at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

• Never allow bystanders near the Edger.

• Keep children and pets away while operating.

• Never operate the Edger without good visi bility or light.

• Do not run the engine indoors. The ex haust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS.

• Take all possible precautions when leaving the Edger unattended. Stop the engine.

• Do not overload the Edger capacity by at tempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.

SAFETY RULES

Safe Storage

Always refer to the owner’s manual instruC' tions for Important details if the Edger is to be stored for an extended period.

Never store the Edger 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 in safe working condition. Check al! fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.

Repair / Adjustments Safety

• After striking a foreign object, stop the en gine. Remove the wire from the spark plug, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly in

spect the Edger for any damage, and re pair the damage before restarting and operating it.

• If Edger should start to vibrate abnormally, stop engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

• Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position. Also, disconnect the spark plug wire before unclogging the blade and when making any repairs, ad justments, 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 manufac turer.

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SAFETY RULES

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol.

ASSEMBLY

Parts Packed Separately In Carton

1 - Owner’s Manual (not shown) 1 - Container Of Oil 1 - Hair Pin

ASSEMBLY

1 - Hair Pin

' Container of Oil

WARNING: Always wear safety

Figure 1 shows the Edger completely as

sembled.

References to the right or left side of the Edger are from the viewpoint of the opera

tor's position behind the unit.

glasses or eye shields while as sembling the Edger.

REMOVE THE EDGER FROM THE CARTON

1. Remove the bottle of oil and parts bag from the carton.

2. Cut down all four corners of the carton.

3. Remove the packing material positioned around the unit.

4. Roll the Edger out of the carton and place on a hard level surface.

HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

1. Loosen the knobs and raise the upper handle to the upright position. See Figure 2. Allow the control rod to swing freely.

2. Tighten the knobs. Make sure the knobs are to the outside of the handles

as shown in Figure 2.

* \ Control Rod

I \

Figure 2

3. Insert the end of the control rod from left to right through the hole in the quill

support arm. Attach with hair pin found

in parts bag. See Figure 3.

4. When the clutch lever is in NEUTRAL position, the quill support arm must be close to the screw as shown in Figure 4.

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE

Fill With Oil

This Edger was shipped with a 20 ounce container of SAE30 motor oil. Add this oil to the engine before operating. To fill the crank case, remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and add the SAE30 motor oil. DO NOT OVERFILL.

NOTE: The engine may contain a small amount of oil. When adding oil, frequently insert the oil fill cap/dipstick and check the amount of oil in the engine. DO NOT OVERFILI.

on Recommendations

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your ex pected operating temperature. Although mul 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 degrees. Check the engine oil level more frequently to avoid pos sible engine damage from running the en gine low on oil.

32“

Colder

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— —

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Warmer

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-----------------------5W30

------------------------> SAE30

How To Add The Engine Oil

1. Put the Edger on a level surface.

2. Remove the oil fill cap (Figure 5).

3. Slowly fill the engine crankcase. DO NOT OVERFILL.

How To Fill With Gasoline

Make sure that the gasoline container is clean and free from dust or other foreign ma terial. Never use gasoline that could be stale from long periods of storage.

1. Remove the fuel cap.

2. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, un

leaded grade automotive gasoline.

WARNING: Always use a safety

fuel container. Do not smoke

NOTE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED 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.

when adding the fuel mixture to

the engine. When inside an enclosure, do not fill the fuel tank. Before you add the fuel mixture, stop the engine. Let the engine cool for several minutes.

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ASSEMBLY

CHECKLIST

For the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product, please review the following checklist before you operate the

Edger;

y All assembly instructions have been

completed.

y Check carton. Make sure no loose

parts remain in the carton.

y Al! fasteners have been properly tight

ened.

As you learn how to use the Edger, pay extra attention to the following important items:

yy Engine oil is at proper level. yy Fuel tank is filled with a fresh, dean,

regular Unleaded gasoline.

yy Become familiar and understand the

function of all controls. Before your start the engine, operate all controls.

IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and must not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it must 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 fed eral lands. A spark arrester/muffler is available through your nearest Sears Service Cen ter (see the REPAIR PARTS section in this manual).

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR EDGER

READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the

Edger. To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your Edger. Save this manual for future reference.

Throttle

Contro

Starter Handle

Adjustable Rear Wheel

Adjustable Front Wheel

Throttle Control - Controls the engine

speed.

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into

the carburetor for faster starts.

Clutch Lever - Use to start and stop the

blade and control the depth of cut.

Adjustable Rear Wheel - Right rear

wheel is adjustable to level the Edger when edging along a curb (curb-hopping).

Adjustable Front Wheel - Front wheel

is adjustable from side-to-side for balance.

EYE PROTECTION

Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye glasses, put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eye glasses.

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Index Lever

Blade

The front wheel can also be adjusted down for curb-hopping ,

Recoil Starter Handle - The engine is

equipped with an easy pull recoil starter.

Blade Guard - Use to prevent stones or

other material from being thrown at the oper ator.

Index Lever - Permits adjustment from

the edging (vertical) position to the trimming (horizontal) position. To change position, pull the index lever and rotate the quill assembly to the desired angle or position.

WARNING: Debris thrown from the Edger can result in foreign

eyes, which can cause severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when operating the Edger.

objects being thrown into the

Figure 6

OPERATION

HOW TO STOP THE EDGER

1. Move the clutch lever back to the DIS ENGAGED position. Then, move the

throttle control to the STOP position.

See Figure 7.

WARNING; Never leave the

EDGER unattended while the

engage the cutting blade and stop the engine.

HOW TO USE

THE THROTTLE CONTROL

1. During normal use, run the engine at full

2. Move the throttie controi up to increase

HOW TO USE

THE PRIMER BUTTON

When starting a cold engine, push the prim

er button five times (see Figure 8). Wait

approximately two seconds between each push.

IMPORTANT: When starting a warm engine, do not use the primer button.

engine is running. Always dis

speed.

engine speed, or down to decrease en gine speed (see Figure 7).

HOW TO USE

THE CLUTCH LEVER

1. start the engine.

2. To engage the cutting blade, move the

clutch lever forward (see Figure 9).

3. Select the edging depth you need. There are five selections down to approximate ly 2-3/4 inches deep.

NOTE: For deep edging, first cut at shallow

depths. Then, cut at greater depths until the desired depth is obtained.

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OPERATION

HOW TO USE THE INDEX LEVER

1. stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

2. Loosen the front wheel knob shown in Figure 10. Slide the front wheel all the way to the right side.

3. Securely tighten the front wheel knob.

NOTE; To prevent the blade from hit ting the wheel while trimming, make sure the front wheel is set in the ex treme right position.

4. Disengage the index lever (see Figure 11). Move the index lever to the notch marked 90°.

5. Reconnect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

6. Start the engine.

7. Move the clutch lever to the desired trim ming height.

WARNING; While the engine is

running, never leave the Edger.

change the blade position, always dis engage the cutting blade and stop the engine.

Before you adjust the wheels or

Figure 10

Figure 11

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OPERATION

HOW TO USE THE CURB-HOPPING FEATURE

Because the front wheel and the right rear wheel are adjustable, the Edger can be used on uneven surfaces, such as the curb shown in Figure 12. Set the wheel positions as fol lows.

1. Stop the engine.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the

spark plug.

3. Loosen the front wheel knob.

4. Slide the front wheel to the best posi

tion to clear the curb and balance the unit.

5. Securely tighten the front wheel knob.

6. Use the curb height adjust lever to

lower the front wheel. Lower the front

wheel until the front wheel is level with

the left rear wheel and the unit is setting on the curb as shown in Figure 12.

Loosen the rear wheel knob.

8. Lower the right rear wheel until the Edger is level and the left rear wheel is

on the curb.

9. Securely tighten the rear wheel knob.

10. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

WARNING: Keep away from the

rotating blade. The blade can cause injury.

OPERATION

HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, move the clutch lever all the way back to the DISENGAGED position. Then, push the throttle control lever down to the STOP position.

If the engine will not stop, hold a screwdriver against the spark plug and against the engine cooling fins. The spark will go to ground and the engine will stop.

HOW TO START THE ENGINE

IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, operate the controls several times. Make sure all controls move freely.

1. Check the oil.

2. Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded

gasoline. Make sure the gasoline is clean. Leaded gasoline will increase de posits and shorten the life of the valves.

NOTE: Do not use gasohol or methanol. Do not use premium unleaded gasoline.

WARNING; Always use a safety

gasoline container. Do not

the fuel tank. When inside an enclosure, do not add gasoline. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine and let the en gine cool for several minutes.

3. Make sure the spark plug wire Is con

smoke when adding gasoline to

nected to the spark plug.

4. Pull the clutch lever all the way back to

raise and disengage the blade.

5. Move the throttle control lever to the

FAST position.

6. Some modeis have a primer button on

the front or side of the engine (Figure 13). Every time you push the primer button, wait two seconds. For the number of times required to push the primer but

ton, see the engine manufacturer’s in

structions.

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Throttle Control

Primer Button

NOTE: Do not use the primer button to start

a warm engine.

7. To start engine, hoid the recoii starter handie firmiy with your right hand.

8. Hoid the edger handie firmly with your ieft hand.

9. Quickly pull the recoil starter handle. DO NOT allow the starter rope to snap back. Let the starter rope slowly rewind. If en gine fails to start after three pulls, push primer button two times and again pull the recoil starter handle.

10. When the engine starts, move the throttle control lever up (FAST position) to in crease speed or down to decrease speed. During normal use keep the throttle in the FAST position.

11. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, See the “Problem and Repair” Instruc tions.

NOTE: The cutting blade speed is con

trolled by the engine speed. To reduce the cutting blade speed, push down on the throttle control lever. To Increase the cut ting blade speed, pull up on the throttle control lever.

WARNING; Never run the engine

indoors or in a poorly ventilated

area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts. Avoid the muffler and surround ing areas. Temperatures can exceed 150 degrees.

Figure 13

OPERATION

EDGING TIPS

• Edging is best performed when conditions are dry. If the soil is to wet, dirt becomes packed around the biade causing prema ture belt wear and decreased perfor mance.

• if dirt does become packed around the blade, stop the engine and remove the wire from the spark piug. Remove the packed dirt and debris from the biade.

• For deep edging, first cut at shaiiow depths. Then, cut at greater depths untii the desired depth is obtained.

• For uniform edging, make sure the blade guide rides on the surface.

• Edging can be customized by varying the number of passes and by the distance the blade is from the surface.

WARNING: Read the Owner’s

manual. Know location and

all safety devices and shields in place. Never allow children or uninstructed adults to operate Edger. Shut off engine before unclogging blade or making re pairs. Keep bystanders away from ma chine. Keep away from the blade all ro tating parts, which cause injury.

functions of all controls. Keep

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MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE

RECORDS

Fill in dates as you

complete regular

service.

Lubricate All Pivot Points

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Lubricate Wheel

Axles

Check Engine Oil . .

Level

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Before

Each

Use Ollen

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Every

Hours

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Every

Hours

Before

Each

Season

Before

Storage

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SERVICE

DATES

Change Engine Oil

Replace Air Cleaner. Filter

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Check Spark Plug

Check Drive Belt

Tighten All Fasteners

Check Blade For .. Wear Or Damage

Lubricate Ouill Rod/

tube

.......

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.: 536.772400 Date Of Purchase: Horse Power: 3.5 Displacement: 10cu. in.

Oii Capacity: 20 oz. SAE-30W Spark Plug:

Spark Plug Gap: 0.030 inch

(163 cc.)

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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.

Some adjustments must be made periodical ly to properly maintain your Edger.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual must be checked at least once each season.

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MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION

After each 25 hours, appiy a small amount of engine oil to all moving parts, particularly the wiheels.

How To Change The Engine Oil

Change the oil in the engine crankcase after each 25 hours of use.

NOTE; The oil will drain more freely when

the engine is warm.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

2. Remove the oil drain plug (see

Figure 14). Drain the oil into a flat pan.

3. After draining all the oil, install and tight en the oil drain plug.

4. Remove the oil fill cap (see Figure 15). Fill the engine crankcase. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. See “Product Specifica tions” for amount and type of oil. Install the

oil fill cap.

5. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

Figure 14

HOW TO CHANGE THE AIR FILTER

Replace the air filter once a year; more often

in dusty or dirty conditions.

NOTE: DO NOT clean or oil the air filter. The air filter is not serviceable and must be replaced.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

2. Turn the cover to the left (counterclock wise). Remove the cover and the air fil

ter from the flange, (see Figure 16).

3. Discard the air filter.

4. Clean the cover and the flange.

5. Install a new air filter into the cover.

6. Push the cover firmly against the

flange. Turn the cover to the right

(clockwise) until tight. Make sure the re

tainers are locked around the flange.

7. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

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CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air filter. A defective air filter will cause a loss of engine power. If dirt or dust enters the engine through the carbu retor, the result will be excessive wear or damage to the engine. Replace a dam aged or clogged air cleaner immediately.

To Remove,

Turn Counterclockwise

Air Filter

Retainer

To Install,

Turn Clockwise

Figure 16

MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG

Check the spark plug every 25 hours. Re place the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted, burned, or if the porcelain is cracked.

1. Make sure the spark plug is clean. Clean the spark plug by carefully scrap ing the electrodes (do not sand blast or use a wire brush).

2. Check the spark plug gap with a feeler

gauge.

3. Before installing the spark plug, coat the threads lightly with oil for easy re-

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Never make unnecessary adjustments to the carburetor. The carburetor was set at the factory to operate efficiently under most ap plications. However, if adjustments are re quired, we recommend you contact your nearest Sears Service Center.

WARNING: The engine gover

nor is set at the factory. Do not

Over speeding the engine above the fac tory setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine governor needs an ad

justment, contact your nearest Sears

Service Center.

change the governor setting.

movai. Tighten the spark plug to a torque of 15 foot-pounds.

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