Craftsman 536797561 Owner’s Manual

MODEL NO.

536.797561

Caution:

Read and Follow
All Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

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9 iNCH =3.0 HORSEPOWER

EDGER/TRIMMER

= Assembly

= Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

° Service and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

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

Part No 324779

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SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND

PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, 'TRANS-

PORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS,.

BEFORE USE

e Read the owner's manual carefully Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the edgedtrimmer. Know how to stop the

edger/trimmer and disengage the controls

quickly.

e Do not operate the edger!trimmer without

wearing adequate outer garments. Wear foot-

wear that wilt improve footing on slippery sur-
faces.

® 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
e Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable,.

® Use an approved container.
e Check fuel supply before each use, allowing

space for expansion as the heat of the engine
and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.

e 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 fumes may

reach an open flame.

OPERATING SAFETY

o Always wear safety glasses or eye shields

during operation orwhile performing an adjust-

ment or repairto protectyour eyes from foreign
objects that may be thrown from the edger/

trimrner_

® 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 cautiQn to avoid slipping or falling
® Never operate the edgefltrimmer without proper

guards, plates, or other safety protective de-
vices in place.,

• Never operate the edger/trimmer at high trans-
port speeds on sfippery surfaces. Look behind

and use care when backing.

e Never allow bystanders near the edger!trim-

mer,

® Keep children and pets away while operating.

® Never operate the edgerttnmmerwithout good

visibility or light°

e Do not run the engine indoors. The exhaust

fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON

MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY
GAS),.

® Take all possible precautionswhen leaving the

edgerttrimmer unattended. Stop the engine.

e Do not overload the edgerttrimmer capacity by

attempting to edge too deep at too fast a rate.

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 ir_-
struction.

SAFETY RULES

SAFE STORAGE

o Always refer to the owner's manual storage

section for important details if the edger/trim-

mer is to be stored for an extended period.

• Never leave the edger/trimmer with fuel in the
fuel tank inside abuilding where ignition sources
are present such as water and space heaters,

clothes dryers, andthe like+.Allow the engine to
cool before placing in any enclosure_

® Keep the edger/trimmer in safe working condi-

tion+ Check all fasteners at frequent intervals
for proper tightness,.

REPAIRIADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

® After striking a foreign object, stop the 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/trimmer for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and operating

the edgedtrimmer..

® If the edger/trimmer should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check
immediately for the cause+ Vibration is gener-

ally a warning of troubieo

® Stop the blade whenever you leave the operat-

ing position. Also, stop the engine and discon-
nect the spark plug wire before unclogging the
blade and when making any repairs, adjust-

ments, or inspections.

e When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut-

off the engine and make certain all moving
parts have stopped+

a Never attempt to make any adjustments while

the engine is running (except when specifically

recommended by the manufacturer)..

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A LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT

,_j_ IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT I

MEANS--ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!_

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman Edger/Trimmer. It has been designed, engi-
neered and manufactured to give you the best possible

dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easity

remedy, please contact your' nearest Sears Service
CentedDepartment. We have competent, well-trained
techniciansand thepropertools to service or repairthis

unit.

Please read andreta{nthis manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your edger/trim-

mer properly. Always observe the.,SAFETY RUL.ES."

MODEL

NUMBER 536.797561

SERIAL

NUMBER
DATE OF

PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL ON THE FRAME OF THE
EDGER/TRIMMER BEHIND THE ENGtNE_

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE°

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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HORSEPOWER: 3.0 hp

DISPLACEMENT: 9.06 cu. in.

(148 c.c)

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1.0 qt.

Unleaded
(Regular)

LUBRICATION: 21 oz.

SAE 30

SPARK PLUG :............. ....... Champion ""

(GAP .030 in.) CJ-8 or
, Equivalent

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product,,Contact yournearest Sears Storefor=details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

e Read and observe the safety njleso
e Followa regularschedule in maintaining, caring for and usingyour edger/trimmer,
e Follow the instructions under"Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of thisowner's manual

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

EDGER/TRIMMER

Fortwo years from the date ofpurchase, when thisCraftsman Edger/Trimmer is maintained, lubricated
and tuned-upaccordingto the instructionsinthe owner's manual, Sears willrepair, free of charge, any

defectin materialand workmanship.

Ifthis Craftsman Edger/[rimmer isused forcommercial or rental purposes,this warrantyapplies for only

90 days fromthe date of purchase.
Thiswarranty does not coverthe following:

® Expendable items whichbecome worn duringnormal use, suchas spark plugs, etc=
e Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the faifure

to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained inthe owner's manual

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN EDGER/TRIMMER TO THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT INTHE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY

APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warrantygives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from
state to state..

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817WA, Sears Tower, Hoffman Estates, tL 60179

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TABLE O CONTE TS....

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SAFETY a_gCES ............................................ 2_3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..............................4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......4, 12-13

WARRANTY .............................................................4

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................... 5

ASSEMBLY ...................................................................5-7

OPERATION ................................................. 8-11

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ...............14-'t 5

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TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................... 16

STORAGE ................................................................ 17

REPAIR PARTS

(EDGER/TRIMMER) ........................................18-20

REPAIR PARTS (ENGINE) ...................... 21-23

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .........Back Cover

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CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1 - 9inchEdgerfrrimmercompletefyassembledexcept

forthe control rod, handles and wheels

1 - Control Rod

1 - Owner's Manual (Not Shown)
1 - Parts Bag

1 - Upper Handle Assembly
i - Lower Handle Assembly

3- Wheels

2 - 1/2 inch Wrenches and
2 - 9/t6 inch Wrenches or

2 - Adjustable Wrenches
1 - Flatblade Screwdriver

1- Knife

CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG (shown actual size)

2 - 5116-18 x 1-114 inch

Hex Head Screws

4 - 5/16-18 x 5f8 inch Hex
Head Wide Flange Screws

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1 - 5t16-18 x 3-114inch

Hex Head Screw

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1 - 1.39 tnch long Spacer

(front wheel assembly)

2 - Hair Pins

1 - 3t8-16 Hex Head

Wide Flange Locknuls

1- Cotter Pin

6 - 5/16-18 Hex Nuts

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1- 1.05 inch long Spacer

(front wheel assembly)

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1 - ,70 inch long Spacer

(left rear wheel assembly)

I - 3/8-16 x 1,,40inch

Shoulder Boll

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I - 1/2 x 3/4 inch Flatwasher

(right rear wheel assembly)

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1.5/16-18

Wide Range Locknut _.,..,JJ

2 - 11/32 x 11/16 Inch

Flatwashers

(front wheet assembly)

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CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS WHILE

ASSEMBLING EDGER!TRIMMER.

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Figure I shows the edger/trimmer completely
assembled

Reference to the right and left hand side of the edger/

trimmer is from the operator's positionbehind the unit..

TO REMOVE EDGER/TRIMMER FROM

CARTON

® Remove the lower'handle fromthe carton.

e Remove the control rod from the carton

® Remove upper handle and packing material from

the carton.

Remove wheels, parts bag and packing material
fromtile carton

Cut down all fourcorners of the carton_

UPPER

HANDLE '_......, CONTROL ROD

STARTER

HANDLE

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Attach the right rear wheeltothe wheel support rod
of the edger/trimmer (See Fig 2A) with a 1/2 x 3/4

inch flatwasher and cotter pin (found in parts bag)..

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Attach the left rear wheel to the edger/trimmer
(See Fig, 2B) witha 3/8-16 x 1A0 inch shoulder

bolt, spacer (_70inchlong)and 3/8-16 wide flange

Iocknut (found in parts bag).

(_) (VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE)

FLATWASHER

COTTER

PIN

WHEEL

(_) (VIEW FROM

WHEEL _

SHOULDER

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WHEEL SUPPC)RT ROD

SPACER LOCi(NUT

Io7OINCHLONG)

CLUTCH LEVER

LOWER

HANDLE

_ (VIEW FROM

SPACER

(1,39 INCH LONG)

5f16-18 HEX WIDE FLANGI

SCREW

WHEEL" ACER

FLATWASHER (!,,05 !NCH LONG

FIG. 2

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BLADE

GUARD

Attach the front wheel to the edger/trimmer (See

Fig.,2C) with a5/16-18 x3-1/2 inch hex head screw,

two (2) 11/32 X 11/16 inch flatwashers, one (t)
spacer (1.05 inch long), one (t) spacer (139 inch

long) and a 5/16-18 hex locknut (found inparts

bag): ......................................

5116-18 5f16-18

HEX HEAD HF-.XHEAD

LOCKNUTS LOCKNUTS

BLADE

LOWER HANDLE

WIDE FLANGE

LOCKNUT

FIG. 1

TO ASSEMBLE THE EDGER/

TRIMMER

NOTE: Lower handle should be attached first as it is
difficult to attach lower handle with the wheels on

® Place the lower handle inside the edger/trimmer

frame (SeeFig_3A) and secure inplace with four(4)
5/16-!8 x5/8 inch hex head wide flangescrews and

four (4) 5/16-18 hex head iocknuts (found in parts

bag)..

5/16-18 X 5f8 INCH

HEX HEAD WIDE

FLANGE SCREWS

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FIG, 3A

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e Place the upper handle on the lower handle as

shown in Fig. 3B. A1ignhotes inthe upper handle
with the top set of holes in the lower handle and

secure in place with two (2) 5/16-18 x t-1/2 inch

hex head screws and two (2) 5/16-18 hex head
Iocknuts(found in parts bag)

NOTE: Clutch lever ison the left hand side of the upper
handle when properly instatted_

CLUTCH

LEVER

HAIR PIN

LEVER

FIG, 3B

• Insert one end ofthe control rod from leftto right
through the hole inthe clutch fever(See Fig 4)and

attach with a hair pin (found in the parts bag)

o Place the clutch lever inthe first depth selection

(See Fig. 4) and insertthe other end oi the con-
trol rod through the hole in the quill support arm

(See Fig.4) Attach with hairpin (found inparts bag)

• Move the clutch lever to the rearmost (NEUTRAL)

position and latch in See note below

NOTE: if it is difficult to get the clutch lever into
NEUTRAL, itmay be necessary toloosen the four screws

and nuts holding the lower handle to the frame (See Fig

5)..Pry up (forward) on the handle only enough to allow
the clutch lever to freely enter the NEUTRAL position..

Retighten nuts and screws. When the clutch lever is in
NEUTRAL the Quill Support Arm should be within 1/4
inch of the spacer and screw behind it (See Fig 4 inset)

FIRST DEPTH

SELECTION

CONTROL

ROD

HAIR PIN

QUILL

SUPPORT

ARM

QUILL SUPPORT

ARM

SPACER

Fig. 4 inset

FIG. 4

LOWER HANDLE

MOUNTING BOLTS

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF UNIT

FIG, 5

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KNOW YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EDGER/

TRIMMER, Compare the iUustrationswith youredgerttrimmerto familiarizeyourselfwitt_the locationof various
controlsand adjustments,. Save this manualfor future reference

CLUTCH LEVER

MUFFLER

ROD

INDEX LEVER

FUEL FILL

CAP

BLADE

STARTER

REAR WHE!

OIL FILL

CAP

ADJUSTABLE

FRONT WHEEL

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control the engine
speed,

CHOKE CONTROL - Used to start the engine
STARTER HANDLE - The engine on this edger/trimmer

is equipped with an easy pull recoi1starter
CLUTCH LEVER - Used to start and stop the blade and

control the depth of cut.
INDEX LEVER - Permits adjustment from the edging

(vertical) positionto trimming (horizontal) position To
change position, pull the index lever and rotatethe quill

assembly to the desired angle or position

THROTTLE CONTR(

REAR VIEW OF ENGINE

BLADE

GUARD

FIG, 6

BLADE GUARD - Used toprevent stones or other mate-
rial from being thrownat the operator.

ADJUSTABLE FRONT WHEEL - Front wheel is adjust-
able from side-to-side for balance..Also, can be adjusted
down for curb-hopping (to level edgedtrimmer when

edging along a curb),.
ADJUSTABLE REAR WHEEL - Right rear wheel is

adjustable forcurb-hopping (to leveledger/trimmer when
edging along a curb)..