Craftsman 536797460 Owner’s Manual

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3.5 Horsepower
9 Inch

EDGER

MODEL NO.

536.797460

Caution:
Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use

of this product.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates 60179 U.S.A.

337726 3125/96

Table of Contents 2
Warranty 2

Safety Rules 2-3
Contents of Shipping Carton 4

Assembly 4-6
Operation 7-10
Maintenance 10-12

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Edger is maintained, lu-
bricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workman-

ship.
ff this Craftsman Edger 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, 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
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

may vary from state to state.

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

Service and Adjustments 12-13
Storage 13-14

Troubleshooting 14
Edger Repair Parts 15-17
Engine Repair Parts 18-21

Spanish(EspaRol) 22-35
Parts Ordering/Service Back Cover

A_ Look for this symbol to point out Important safety precautions. It means---

ATTENTION!!! Become alert!!! Your safety is involved.

/_ CAUTION: Always disconnect spark footwear that will improve footing on

plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting-up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.

IMPORTANT: Safety standards require

operator presence controls to minimize the

risk of injury. Your edger is equipped with

such controls. Do not attempt to defeat the
function of the operator presence control

under any circumstances.

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

slippery surfaces.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children and

pets.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
edger is to be used and remove all

foreign objects.

FUEL SAFETY

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
mable.

• Use an appro'_ed container.

• Check fuel supply before each use,
allowing space for expansion as the heat

of the engine 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 with fuel in the

tank inside a building where fumes may

reach an open flame.

OPERATING SAFETY

• Never allow children or young teenagers

to operate the edger. Keep them away

while it is operating. Never allow adults to
operate the edger without proper instruc-
tion.

• 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.

• 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 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
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 unattended. Stop the
engine.

• Do not overload the edger 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 ifthe
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 all fasteners at frequent intervals

for proper tightness.

REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

• After striking a foreign object, stopthe
engine (motor). Remove the wire from the

spark plug, and keep the wire away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Thoroughly inspect the edger for any

damage, and repair the damage before

restarting and operating it.

• If edger should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop engine (motor) and check immedi-

ately 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

blade 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.

Z_ WARNING: The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm.
L_ WARNING: This unit is equipped with

an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved for-
est-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unless the engine's exhaust sys-

tem is equipped with a spark arrester meet-
ing applicable local or state laws (if any). If a

spark arrester is used, it should be main-
tained in effe(_tive working order by the op-

erator.

In the state of California the spark arrester is
required by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-

nia Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal lands. A spark arrester/muffler is
available through your nearest Sears Autho-

rized Service Center (See ENGINE REPAIR
PARTS section in this manual).

Contents of Parts Bag (shown full size)

(2) - Hex Head Nuts

5/16-18

(2) - Flatwashers(large)

,520xl .25x.209

(2)- Hex Head Screws

5/16-18x 1-1/4 inch

(2) - Flatwashers(small)

.504x.75x.059

Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)

(1)-Control Rod

1 - Container SAE30 oil

(2) - Hair Pins

(3) - Retaining Rings

(1 is a spare)

(2) - Tire & Rims

1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)
1 - Parts Bag (not shown)

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Z.L_CAUTION: Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while assembling

edger.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1 - 7/16 inch Wrench

(or adjustable wrench)

2 - 1/2 inch Wrenches

(or adjustable wrenches)

1 - Pair Pliers
1 - Knife

The figure to the right shows the edger
completely assembled.

References to the right or left hand side

of the edger are from the viewpoint of the
operator's position behind the unit.

Control Lever

Handle

Lever

Handle

Handle

Blade tard

TO REMOVE EDGER FROM CARTON

• Remove the control rod from the carton,

• Remove wheels, parts bag and packing
material from the carton.

• Cut down all four corners of the carton.

TO ASSEMBLE THE EDGER

• Pivot the upper handle upward being
careful not to pinch or pull the engine
control wire, until the mounting holes in
the upper handle align with the mounting

holes in the lower handle. Install (2) 5/16-

18 x 1-1/4 inch hex head screws and (2)
5/16-18 hex lock nuts (found in parts

bag) in the empty handle holes and
tighten all four clamping bolts. Locknuts

should be to the inside of the handles as
shown in figure below.

Lower
Handle

5/16-18

Hex
Locknuts

• Insert one end of the control rod from right
to left through the hole in the depth

control lever and attach with a hair pin
found in parts bag. See figure below.

• Place the depth control lever in the rear
selection slot and insert the lower end of

the control rod through the hole in the

pivot bracket arm located inside the frame

on the rear axle. Attach with hairpin.

Rear

Selection,

Con_ol
Rod

Hair Pin

5/16-18X1-1/4 inch

Hex Head wide

flange Screws

• Attach left rear wheel to the edger as
shown below. Place two large flatwashers

(need to keep wheel away from side

frame bolts) between the wheel and the
frame. Place one small flatwasher outside

of the wheel and install the retaining ring
on the axle.

• Attach right rear wheel as shown below to
the edger. Place a flatwasher and

retaining ring to rear axle.

VIEW FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL

Flatwasher (large)
.520x 1.25x.209

Flatwasher(small)
,504x.75x.059

g Ring

520xl .25x

VIEW FROM RIGHT REAR WHEEL

Hair Pin

Pivot

Arm Rod

• Loosen the rope guide nut located on the
inside of the right handle as shown below.

• Thread starter rope through the guide.

• Tighten nut.

Starter

Nut

Rope

Flatwasher(small)
.504x.7!

Retaining

/' CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new Edger, to
ensure that you receive the best perfor-

mance and satisfaction from this quality
product, please review the following

checklist:

,/ All fasteners have been properly in-

stalled and tightened.
While learning how to use your edger,
pay extra attention to the following

important items:

,#/ Engine oil is at proper level.

/

All assembly instructions have been
completed.

/

No remaining loose parts in carton, ex-

cept spare retaining ring. Keep in safe
place.

,// Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular Unleaded gasoline.

// Become familiar with all controls, their

location and function. Operate controls

before starting engine.

KNOW YOUR EDGER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
EDGER. Compare the illustrations with your EDGER to familiarize yourself with the location

of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

• I+

Fast Slow Stop Primer Button

Engine Control

Throttle

Contro_Rod

3ap

Blade Guard

Blade Guide

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
is equipped with an easy pull recoil starter.

Depth Control Lever - Controls the depth
of the blade.

Blade Guard - Used to prevent stones or

other material from being thrown at the op-

erator.
Engine control Lever - Must be held back

to allow engine to start and run.

L_ WARNING: Blade is rotating when

engine is running or being started. Keep

hands and feet away from blade to prevent

injury.

HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER

L_ WARNING: The operation of this
edger can result in foreign objects being

thrown into the eyes, which can cause se-
vere eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating the

edger.

We recommend standard safety glasses or
Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your
glasses.

TO STOP EDGER

• Make sure the depth control lever is all
the way forward and releaseengine
control lever to the STOP _ position.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before

leaving the operator position.

L_ CAUTION: Never leave the edger
unattended while the engine is running.

Always raise the cutting blade and stop the

engine.

TO USE THE ENGINE CONTROL

LEVER

• Pull the engine control lever back with

your left hand and hold it in contact with
the upper handle cross tube to allow en-
gine to start and run. See next figure.

• Release the engine control lever to stop
the engine.

NOTE: If engine continues to run after le-

ver is released, see your Sears service
center.

an,Ln__ CAUTION: Always stop engine

make sure all parts have stopped

whenever leaving the operator's position or

the

when cleaning, replacing or inspecting the
edger.

Engine Control
Lever

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

• Run at full'_ engine speed during

normal use.

• Push throttle control lever forward to

increase speed; beck to decrease
speed.

• Pulling the throttle control lever all of the
way back will stop _ the engine.

TO USE PRIMER BUTTON

|.1

• Push primer button r"_ five times. See

page 6 figure for location. Wait about two
seconds between each push.

NOTE: Do not use primer button to re-
start a warm engine after a short shut-

down.

TO USE THE DEPTH CONTROL

LEVER

• Position your edger in desired edging lo-

cation, before operating.

• Start the engine and move the depth
control lever back to lower the cutting
blade.

• Select the edging depth you need.

There are 4 selections up to 2-1/2

inches deep.
IMPORTANT: If very deep edging is

required, we recommend that a shallow

cut be made first, then cuts at greater

depths until the desired depth is ob-

tained.

L_ WARNING: Keep away from the ro-

tating blade. The blade can cause injury.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

PRE-USECHECK OFCONTROLS

All controls should be checked for proper

function before servicing or starting the

engine.

• Move the depth control lever into all four

positions in the selector plate. Make sure

the depth control lever snaps into all four

holes as shown in figure on page 6.

• Return the depth control lever to the

forward hole in the selector plate.

FILL/ADD OIL:

This edger 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 and fill the crank-

case to 1/4 inch from top of oil fill hole,
residual oil remaining. DO NOT OVERFILL.

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:

I 32°F -- >_Warmer

,, Coldersw30" _ _ -'_ A_30 -- '>

NOTE: Although multi-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.

TO ADD ENGINE OIL

• Place the edger on a level surface.

• Remove the oil fill cap as shown in next
figure.

• Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly.

Do not overfill. For approximate capacity

sea PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on
page 10 of this manual.

• Reinstall the oil fill cap and tighten
securely. Wipe away excess oil.

• Check oil before each use. Add if

needed.

• Change oil after the first 2 operating
hours and every 25 operating hours

thereafter.

,l_ CAUTION: Never fill the gas tank

while the engine is running or hot.

Immediately wipe off any spilled gasoline
before attempting to start the engine.

Fill Cap

-Fuel Fill Cap

FILL GAS:

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded
grade automotive 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. Reinstall fuel cap.

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.

"_ WARNING: Gasoline is flammable

and caution must be used when handling or
storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while Edger is
running, hot, or when Edger 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