Craftsman 536773510 Owner’s Manual

6.5 Horsepower HIGHWHEEL WEEDTRIMM_L_

MODEL NO.

536.773510

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY STATEMENT ...... 2

SAFETY RULES ................ 3

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .... 5

ASSEMBLY ......................... 6

OPERATION ...................... 9

MAINTENANCE ................. 13

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT . , o 16

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART ._ 20

SLOPE GUIDE ................. 22

REPAIR PARTS .................... 23

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ......... 28

SPANISH (ESPA_IOL) ........... 34

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ... 56

WARRANTY STATEMENT

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDTRIMMER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Weedtrimmer is maintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workman-

ship

If this Craftsman Weedtrimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap-

plies 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 eta Repair necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts

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 WEED- TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE

UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANT'( 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 ]L 60179

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. See an Authorized Service Center for a spark attester for the muffler°

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Trimmer.

_ ARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions,It means: "Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is involved."

I General Operation

1 Read. understand, and follow al! instruc-

tions on the machine and in the manual(s)

Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and

the proper use of the trimmer before start-

ing

2 Familiarize yourself with all of the safety

and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or accesso- ries

3 Do not put Inands or feet near or under rotat-

ing parts

4 Only allow responsible individuals, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate the trimmer

5 Inspect the area where the trimmer is to be

used Your equipment can propel small ob- jects at high speed causing personal injury

or property damage Stay away from

breakable objects, such as house win- dows. auto glass, greenhouses, etc

6 Keep the area of operation clear of al! per-

sons particularly small children, and pets

7 Wear appropriate clothing such as a !ong-

sleeved shirt or jacket Also wear long trou- sers or slacks Do not wear shorts

8 Do not wear loose clothing which could get

caught in this equipment

9 Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operating trimmer to protect your eyes from foreign

oblects which can be thrown from the unit

10 Always wear work gloves and sturdy foot-

wear Leather work shoes or short boots work well for most people These will pro-

tect the operators ankles and shins from small sticks, splinters, and other debris and improve traction

11 It is advisable to wear protective headgea_

to prevent the possibility of being struck by

small flying particles, or being struck by low

hanging branches, twigs, or other objects which may be unnoticed by the operator

12 Do not operate tlne trimmer without proper

guards or other safety protective devices in place

t3 Use this equipment for its intended pur-

pose only

14 See manufacturer's instructions for proper

operation and installation of accessories

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Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer

15 Operate only in daylight or good artificial

light

16 De not operate the trimmer while under the

influence of alcohol, drugs or other medica-

tion which can cause drowsiness or affect

your ability to operate this machine safely

17 Never operate trimmer in wet grass Al-

ways be sure of y_ Jr footing; keep s firm hold on the handle and walk; never run

18 Before each use, inspect the throttle con-

trol lever and cable Make sure that the cable is free and that the lever is not dam_

aged Also check the cable linkage running to the carburetor for kinks, loose fittings, and obstructions Verify that the control bail is working properly

19 Stop the rotating trimmer head when cross-

ing gravel drives, walks, or roads Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating

20 Watch for traffic when operating near, or

when crossing roads

21 Stop the engine (motor) whenever you

leave the equipment, before cleaning re-

pairing or inspecting the unit. be sure the trimmer head and all moving parts have stopped Let the engine cool, disconnect

the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug

22 If the equipment should start to vibrate ab-

normally, stop the engine (motor), discon-

nect the spark plug wire and prevent it from

touching the spark plug Check immediate-

ly for the cause Vibration is generally a

warning of trouble

23 After striking a foreign object, stop the en-

gine (motor) Remove the wire from the

spark plug Inspect the trimmer for dam-

age If damaged, repair before starting and

operating the trimmer

24 Never leave the trimmer unattended when

the engine is running Remove the wire

from the spark plug

25 Regularly inspect the trimmer Make sure

parts are not bent, damaged or loose

IL Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall

accidents which can result in severe injury All

SAFETY RULES

slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not trim it

De trim across the face of slopes; never up and down Do net trim excessively steep slopes

(maximum 15 degrees) or areas where the ground is very rough See the "Guide" in the back of this manual to check e slope Exercise

extreme caution when changing direction on

slopes

De remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc

Do watch for holes, ruts, or bumps Tell grass

can hide obstacles Do not trim near drep-offs, ditches, o_embank-

ments The operator could lose footing or bal- ance

Do not trim excessively steep slopes De not trim on wet grass Reduced footing

could cause slipping,

IlL Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not

alert to the presence of children Children ere often attracted to the trimmer and the trimming activity Never assume that children will remain where you last sew them

1 Keep children out of the trimming area and

under the watchful care of a responsible

adult

2 Be alert and turn trimmer oft if children en-

ter the area

3 Before and while moving backwards, look

behind and down for small children

4 Never allow children to operate the trim-

mer

5 Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision

6 On electric start models, remove the igni-

tion key to prevent accidental starting when the trimmer is net is use

IV, Service

Use extra care in handling gasoline and

ether fuels They are flammable and va- pors are explosive

a Use only an approved container b Never remove gas cap or add fuelwith

the engine running AlLow engine to cool before refueling Do net smoke

c Never refuel the machine indoors

d Never store the machine or fuel con-

tainer inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater,

2. Never run an engine indoors or inside a closed area.

.3 Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine (motor) running Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away

from the plug to prevent accidental starting (remove the ignition key ifequipped with an electric start) Always wear eye protection when you make adjustments or repairs

4 Check the trimmer head end engine

mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness

5 Keep all nuts and bolts tight and kee F

equipment in good condition Chec_ mounting hardware on trimmer head ever_

time you change trimmer line and prior tc each use

6 Never tamper with safety devices Checl

their proper operation regularly

7 When servicing or repairing the trimmer, dc

not tip the machine over or up unless spe cificaUy instructed to do so in this Manual Service and repair procedures can be done with the trimmer in an upright position Some procedures will be easier if the ma chine is lifted on a raised platform or work ing surface

8 To reduce fire hazard, keep trimmer free e

grass, leaves, or other debris build-up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Al!ow trimme

to cool before storing

9 Stop and inspect the equipment if ym

strike an object Repair, if necessary, be

fore restarting

1(3 Always disconnect spark plug wire bafor_

cleaning, repairing, or adjusting

11 Do not change the engine governor settinc

or over-speed the engine

12 Clean and replace safety and instructior

decals as necessary

13 To guard against engine over-heating, a

ways have engine debris filter meunte and ctean

14 Inspect trimmer before storage. 15 Use only original equipment or authorize

replacement parts

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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 producL Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for

each symbol.

Control And Operating Symbols

Slow Fast

Safety Warning Symbols

WARNING

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

IMPORTANT

Read Owner's Manual

Before Operating

This Machine.

Disconnect Spark Wire Before

Fuel

WARNING

Rotating Parts. Stop Engine.

Making Adjustments.

WARNING

Wear Eye Protection

Oil

WARNING

STOP

WARNING

Never Operate Up Or

Down Slopes. Operate

Across Slopes.

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ASSEMBLY

CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG

1 Owner's Manual

- Parts Bag

Not shown actual size) _,._

1 - T-Handle Wrench 1 - Safety Glasses 1 - 20 oz, Bottle Oil

TO REMOVE THE

glasses or eye shields while as-

WARNING: Always wear safety sembling the trimmer.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1- Knife to cut carton 1- T-Handle Wrench

Figure 1 shows the trimmer completely as- sembled and positioned in the carton for ship-

ment

References to the right or left hand side of the

trimmer are from the viewpoint of the opera- tors position behind the unit

TRIMMER FROM CARTON

1 Remove the bottle of oil and parts bag

from carton

2 Remove the packing material positioned

around the unit

3 Cut down all four corners of the carton and

lay the side panels flat

4 Pull the trimmer out of the carton and off

the base pad

5 Remove packing matenal from around the

trimmer head

6 Remove protective plastic from front of

frame

2 Sets - Trimmer Lines

(0.155 inch diameter)

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Figure 1

ASSEMBLY

HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE

1 Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle adjustment knobs until the ratchet

teeth are disengaged Do not remove the handle adjustment knobs See Figure 2

2 Raise the handle to the

operating position

3 Stand in the operator's

poMtion behind the trim- mer Put the handle in a

comfortable position Make sure both sides of

the handle are level NOTE: Make sure the

cables are not caught

between the upper and lower handle,,

Tighten the handle ad- justment knobs Make

sure the handle pivots are locked in place

NOTE: The handle

height is adjustable, See "How To Adjust

The Height Of The Han-

dle" in the Adjustment section.

5 To attach the recoil start handle to the rope guide, twist the rope through

the rope guide mounted on the right side of the handle

Handle Adjustment

Knob

Figure 2

HOW TO INSTALL THE ENGINE DEBRIS SHIELD

Remove the engine debris shield from the protective packaging

Attach the engine debris shield to the two mounting brackets with the wingnuts as

shown in Figure 3 Make sure the wing-

nuts are tight

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