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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
536.797571
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
CRAFTSMRN
3.5 HORSEPOWER
9 INCH
EDGER/TRIMMER
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. 336765
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SAFETY RULES
-- CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT/_.
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BEFORE USE
Read the owner'smanual carefully.Be thoroughly
familiarwiththe controlsand the properuse of the
edger/trimmer.Knowhowto stopthe edger/trimmer
anddisengagethecontrols quickly.
• Do not operate the edger/trimmer without wearing
adequate outergarments. Wear footwear that will
improvefootingonslipperysurfaces.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularlysmallchildrenandpets.
• Thoroughly inspectthe areawheretheedger/trimmer
isto be used and remove allforeignobjects.
FUEL SAFETY
• Handlefuel withcare;it ishighlyflammable.
• Usean approved container.
• Chackfuelsupplybeforeeachuse,allowingspacefor
expansionasthe heat of the engineand/or suncan
causefueltoexpand.
• Fillfueltank outdoorswithextreme care.Neverfill fuel
tankindoors.Replacefuel tankcapsecurelyandwipe
up spilledfuel.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a
runningorhot engine.
• Neverstorefueloredger/trimmerwithfuelinthetank
insidea buildingwherefumes may reach an open
flame.
OPERATING SAFETY REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY
• Never allowchildrenor young teenagersto operate
the edger/trimmer.Keep them away while it isoper-
ating.Neveraliowadultstooperatetheedger/trimmer
withoutproperinslruction.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operationorwhileperforming an adjustmentorrepair
toprotectyoureyesfromforeignobjectsthatmaybe
thrownfrom the edger/trimmer.
• DOnotputhandsorfeet nearor underrotatingparts.
• Exemiseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcross-
inggraveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden
hazardsortraffic.
Exercise cautiontoavoid slippingor falling.
Never operate the edger/trimmer wilhout proper
guards,plates,or other safety protectivedevices in
place.
• Never operate the edger/trimmer at high transport
speeds on slipperysurfaces. Look behind and use
care when backing.
• Never allow bystandersnearthe edger/trimmer.
• Keep childrenand pets awaywhile operating.
• Never operatetheedger/trimmerwithoutgoodvisibil-
ity or light.
• Donot runtheengineindoors. The exhaustfumesare
dangerous (containingCARBON MONOXIDE, an
ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS).
• Take allpossibleprecautionswhen ioavingtbeedger/
trimmer unattended,Stop the engine.
• Do not overloadthe edger/trimmer capacity by at-
temptingto edge too deep at too fast a rate.
SAFE STORAGE
• Always referto the owner's manual storagesection
for imporfantdetails if the edger/trimmer is to be
stored for an extended period.
• Neverleavethe edger/trimmerwithfuelinthefueltank
insidea building where ignitionsourcesare present
suchas waterandapaceheaters,clothesdryers,and
the like.Allowtheenginetocool before placinginany
enclosure.
• Keep the edger/tdmmer in safe working condition.
Check all fasteners at frequent inte_,als for proper
tightness.
After striking aforeignobject,stopthe engine(motor).
Removethe wire from the spark plug,and keep the
wire away from theplug toprevent accidental starting.
Thoroughly inspectthe edger/trimmer for any dam-
age, and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the edger/trimmer.
If the edger/trimmershould start to vibrate abnor-
mally,stopthe engine (motor)and checkimmediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Stop the blade whenever you leave the operating
position.Also, stopthe engine and disconnect the
spark plugwirebefore uncloggingthe bladeandwhen
makingany repairs,adjustments,or inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing,or inspecting,shutoffthe
engineandmakecertainallmovingpartshavestopped.
• Never attempt to make any adjustmentswhile the
engine is running (exceptwhen specificallyrecom-
mended bythe manufacturer).
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS-,
ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
CraftsmanEdger/trimmer. It hasbeen designed, engi-
neeredand manufacturedto give youthe best possible
dependabilityandperformance.
Shouldyou experienceany problemyou cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained
techniciansandthe proper toolsto serviceor repairthis
unit.
Pleasereadandretainthismanual. The instructionswill
enable you to assemble and maintainyour edger/trim-
merproperly. Alwaysobservethe "SAFETY RULES."
MODEL
NUMBER 536.797571
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 ENGINE.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTHSERIAL NUMBER
ANDDATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN ASAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product, Contact yournearest Sears Store for details.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSE POWER:
DISPLACEMENT: 9.52 cu. In.
GASOLINE CAPACITY:
LUBRICATION: 20 oz.
SPARK PLUG :
GAP .030 In.)
3.5 hp
(156 c.c)
2.0 qt.
Unleaded
(Regular)
SAE- 30W
Champion
CJ-8 or
Equivalent
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observethe safety rotes.
• Followa regular schedulein maintaining, caringfor
and using youredger/trimmer.
• Follow the Instructions under uCustomer
Responsibilites"and"Storage"sectionsofthisowner's
manual.
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN
EDGER/TRIMMER
Fortwo years fromthe date of purchase, whenthis CraftsmanEdger/trimmer is maintained, lubricated
and tuned-up accordingtothe instructionsinthe owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any
defectin materialand workmanship.
Ifthis CraftsmanEdger/trimmerisused for commercialor rentalpurposes, thiswarranty appliesfor only
90 days fromthe date of purchase.
Thiswarranty does not coverthe following:
• Expendableitems whichbecome wornduringnormal use, such as spark plugs,etc.
• Repairs necessarybecause ofoperator abuseor negligence, includingbent crankshafts andthe failure
to maintain the equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN EDGER/TRIMMER 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.
Thiswarranty givesyou specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from
state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Department D/871W,A,Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179
WARNING: This unitisequippedwithan internalcombustion engineandshouldnotbe usedonor nearanyunimproved
forest-covered,brush-coveredor grass-covered land unlessthe engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrestermeeting applicablelocalor state laws(if any). Ifa sparkarrester is used, it shouldbe maintained in effective
workingorder bythe operator.
Inthestateof Calitorniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw(Section4442 oflhe CallfomiaPublicResourcesCede).Otherslates
may have similarlaws. Federal lawsapplyon federal lands.A sparkarrester/mufflerisavailablethroughyournearest
SearsAuthorizedService Center (See REPAIR PARTS sectionin this manual).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ........................................... 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .....3,14,15
WARRANTY .................................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................ 4
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ............ 5
ASSEMBLY ................................................ 6-8
INDEX
A
Adjustments:
Carburetor ................................ 17
Assembly ................................... 6-8
Tools Required ........................... 6
To Assemble ........................... 6-8
B
Belt:
Removal/Replacement.............16
Blade:
Replacement....................... 16,17
C
Carburetor Adjustment ................ 17
CheckList:
Operation .................................. 8
Maintenance ........................... 14
Clutch Lever ............................ 9,10
Controls, Edger/trimmer........... 9-11
Curb.Hopping Feature ................ 11
Customer Respensibilities ...3,14,15
General Recommendations....14
Lubrication......................... 14,15
Edger/trimmer....................... 14
Engine............................. 14,15
AirCleaner, Engine.................. 15
Spark Plugs............................. 15
Engine:
Air Cleaner ............................... 15
Oil Change ............................... 14
Oil Level .............................. 11,14
Oil Type ............................ 3,11,14
Preparation.......................... 11,12
Starting..................................... 13
Storage .................................... 18
Edger/tdrnmerTips..................... 13
Fuel:
Type ......................................... 12
Storage .................................... 18
General Recommendations ........14
Indexlever ............................... 9,10
Lubrication:
Edger/trimmer ....................... 14
Engine ............................. 14,15
Oil:
Cold Weather Conditions.....11,14
Engine ................................. 11,14
Storage .................................... 1B
Type ................................. 3,11,14
Operation ................................ 9-13
Operating Your Edger/trimmer10,11
OPERATION ............................................ 9-13
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........... 16-17
STORAGE ................................................... 18
TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................... 19
REPAIR PARTS
(EDGER/TRIMMER) .............................. 20-27
REPAIR PARTS (ENGINE) ................... 28-31
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE.....Back Cover
E
Parts Bag ...................................... 5
PalmerButton........................... 9,10
Product Specifications.................. 3
Repair Parts:
Edger/trimmer.................... 20-27
Engine ............................... 28o31
F
Safety Rules ................................. 2
Service and Adjustments.......16-17
Carburetor............................... 17
V-Belt:
G
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Removal/Replacement........ 16,17
Specifications............................... 3
Startingthe Engine ..................... 13
Stoppingthe Edger/trimmer........10
Storage....................................... 18
Table of Contents......................... 4
ThrottleControl ........................ 9,10
TroubleshootingPoints............... 19
Warranty....................................... 3
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
Parts bag contents shown full size
(4) - He= Head Wide Flange
_rews 5/16-18 x 5/8 Inch
(4) - Hax Head Screws
5/16-18 x 1-1/4 inch
(1) "3H/1_18_ 3'?lewrich
(1) - 1.39 Inch long Spacer
(front wheel 8ssembly)
(8) - Flex Head Loclmule 5/16-18
(1) • Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.400 Inch
1 - Cotter Pin
(2) - Hair Pins
©
(1) - Hex Head Jam Nut 3/8-16
(1) • .70 Inch long Spacer (left
rear wheel assembly)
(1) - 5/16-18 Hex Head Wide
Flange Locknut
©
(1) - 112x 3/4 inch
Ratwltsher
(right rear wheel assembly)
Parts packed separately In carton (not shown full size)
©
(2) - 11/32 x 11/16 inch
Flatweshers
(front wheel aeaembly)
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€1)- Owner's manual
(1) - Parts Bag
(1) -Control Rod
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1 - conlelner SAE30 oil
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(1) -Lower Handle
(1) -Upper Handle Assembl)
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ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
2 - 1/2 inchWrenches (Oradjustablewrenches)
2 - 9/16 inchWrench ( or adjustablewrenches)
2 - AdjustableWrenches
1 - Knife
1 - Regular Screwdriver
Figure1showsthe edger/trimmercompletelyas-
sembled.
Referenceto the rightand lelt hand side of the edger/
trimmeris fromthe operator'spositionbehindthe unit.
TO REMOVE EDGER/TRIMMER
FROM CARTON
• Removethe lowerhandlefrom the carton.
• Removethe controlrodfromthe carton,
• Removetheupperhandleandpacking materialfrom
the carton.
• Remove wheels, parts bag and packing material
fromthe carton.
• Cul downalltourcorners of the carton.
• Removepackingfrom edger/trimmerblade.
FIG. 1
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GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS WHILE
CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
ASSEMBLING EDGER/TRIMMER.
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ASSEMBLY
TOASSEMBLE "IHE EDGER/TRIMMER
NOTE: Lower handle should be attached first as it is
difficultto attach lower handlewiththe wheels on.
Place the lower handle inside the edger/trimmer
frame (See Fig. 2) and secure inplace withfour(4)
5/1618 x 5/8 inchhex headwide flange screwsand
four (4) 5/16-18 hex head Iocknuts(found in parts
bag). NOTE: Locknutsshould be onthe insideof
frameas shownin Fig. 2.
I LOWER HANDLE
,
_le-la x_aINCX 1 %V
HEXHEADWIDE / I I
FLANGE SCREWS .5/16-18_ J I
HEX HEAD
I .'% _" I 5118-18XS/81NCH
I / _, _/ HEX HEAD WIDE
I FRAME FLANGE SCREWS
FIG. 2
• Attachthe leftrearwheel to the edger/trimmer (See
Fig. 2B) with a 3/8-16 x 1.39 inch shoulder bolt,
spacer (.70 inchlong) and3/8-16 hexhead jam nut
(foundin parts bag).
_) (VIEW FROM INSIDE LEFT REAR WHEEL)
SPACER SHOULDER BOLT
FRAME
_'_IjAI_IE_u_.HEAD WHEEL
FIG. 2B
• Attachthefrontwheel tothe edger/trimmer(See Fig.
2C) witha 5/1 6-18 x 3.00 inch hex head screw,two
11/32x 11/16inch flatwashers,onespacer(1.39 inch
long) and a 5/16-18 hex head wide flange locknut
(foundin partsbag).
I (VIEW FROM FRONT}
• Attachthedght rearwheel to the wheel suppodrod
of theedger/trimmer (See Fig. 2A) with a 1/2 x 3/4
inchllatwasherand cotterpin (foundin parts bag).
FIG. 2A
FIG. 2C
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ASSEMBLY
• Placetheupperhandleonthe lowerhandle(See Fig.
3), alignupperhandleholesinthe lowerhandle, and
secureinplacewithfour(4) 5/16-1B x 1-1/4 inchhex
headscrewsandfour(4) 5/16-18 hexhead Iocknuts
(foundinpadsbag).Locknutsshouldbetotheinside
ofthe two handlesas shownin Fig. 3.
NOTE: Clutchleverislocated onthe lefthand sideofthe
upper handlewhen properlyinstalled.
• Insertone end of the control rod from left to right
throughthe hole In the clutchlever (See Fig.3) and
attachwitha hair pin(foundinthe parts bag).
• Placethe clutchlever inthefirst depthselection
(Fig. 3) and insertthe other end of the controlrod
throughtheholeinthe quillsupportarm (See Fig.3).
Attachwithhairpin(found in partsbag).
• Movetheclutchlevertorearmost (NEUTRAL) posi-
tionand latchin. See note below.
NOTE: If itis difficultto get the clutch lever intoNEU-
TRAL.It maybenecessarytoloosenthefour screwsand
nutsholdingthe lowerhandlestothe frame (See Fig.4).
Pryup(forward)onthehandlesonlyenoughtoallowthe
clutchleverto lreely enter the NEUTRAL position. Re-
tighten nuts and screws, When the clutch lever is in
NEUTRAL the quill supportarm shouldbe againstthe
spacerand screwbehindit (See Fig.3 inset).
/ CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
EDGER/TRiMMER,WE WISH TOASSURETHATYOURE-
CEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION
FROMTHIS QUAL/TYPRODUCT.
PLEASEREVIEWTHEFOLLOWINGCHECKLIST:
/ A_Iassemblyinstructionshavebeencompleted.
,f Noremainingloosepartsincarton.
,,I Allfastenershavebeenproperlyinstalledandtightened.
WHILELEARNINGHOW TO USE YOUR EDGER/TRIM-
MER, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANTiTEMS:
4'.s" Engine oil is at properlevel.
// Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular Unleaded
gasoline.
/#" Become familiar with all controls-their location and
function.Operate controlsbeforestartingengine.
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER
READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EDGER/
TRIMMER. Comparethe illustrationswith youredger/trimmerto familiarize yoursolfwith the locationof various
controlsand adjustments. Save this manualforfuturereference.
:H LEVER
CONTROLROD
INDEX LEVER
THROTTLE
CONTROL
LEVER_
STARTER
HANDLE
FUEL FILL
CAP
MUFFLE
BLADE
PRIMER BUTTON
VIEW FROM LEFT OF ENGINE
BLADE
ADJUSTABLE
OIL FILL CAP
REAR WHEEL
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control the engine
speed.
PRIMER BU'I-I'ON- Injectsfueldirectlyintothe carbure-
tor manifoldfor fasterstarts.
STARTER HANDLE - The engineon thisedger/trimmer
isequippedwithan easy pull recoilstarter.
CLUTCH LEVER - Used to start and stopthe blade and
controlthe depth ofcut.
INDEX LEVER - Permits adjustmentfrom the edging
(vertical) positionto trimming(horizontal) position. To
ADJUSTABLE
FRONT WHEEL
FIG. 5
change position, pullthe index lever and rotatethe quill
assemblyto the desired angle or position.
BLADE GUARD - Used to prevent stones or other
materialfrom beingthrown at the operator.
ADJUSTABLE REAR WHEEL . Right rear wheel is
adjustableIorcurb-hopping(to leveledgedtrimmerwhen
edging alonga curb).
ADJUSTABLE FRONT WHEEL- Front wheel isadjust-
ablefromside-to-sideforbalance. Also, can be adjusted
down for curb-hopplng (to level edger/trimmer when
edgingalong a curb).
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OPERATION
The operationofthisedger/trimrnercanresultinforeignobjectsbeingthrownintothe
eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Alwayswear safety glassesor eye
shieldswhileoperatingthe edger/tdmmer.
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HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER
We recommendstandardsafetyglassesor Wide VisionSafety Maskforover your
glasses.
TO STOP EDGER/TRIMMER
• To stopthe engine, make surethe clutchlever isall
the way beck (or up) and move the throttlecontrol
levertothe STOP position.
CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE THE EDGER/ |
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TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
• Runat full enginespeed duringnormal use,
• Push throttle control lever up to increase speed;
TO USE PRIMER BU'I'I'ON
• Pushprimerbuttonfive(5) times(see Fig.5). Wait
NOTE: Do notusepdmerto restartawarm engineafter
a shortshutdown.
TO USE THE CLUTCH LEVER
• Startthe engine and move the clutch leverforward
• Select the edging depth you need. There are 5
iMPORTANT: IFVERY DEEP EDGINGIS REQUIRED,
TRIMMER UNATFENDED WHILE THE EN-
GINE IS RUNNING. ALWAYS DISEN-
GAGE THE CUTTING BLADE AND STOP
THE ENGINE.
downto decrease speed.
abouttwo (2) secondsbetween eachpush.
(or down) to engage the cuttingblade.
selectionsupto 2-3/4 inchesdeep.
WE RECOMM END THAT ASHALLOW
CUTBE MADE FIRST, THEN C UTSAT
GREATER DEPTHS UNTIL THE
DESIRED DEPTH IS OBTAINED.
BE IN THE EXTREME RIGHT POSITION
CAUTION: THE FRONT WHEEL MUST
TO PREVENT THE BLADE FROM STRIK-
ING WHEEL WHILE IN TRIMMING POSI-
TION.
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FIG. 6
• Pullthe index lever outof its notch(See Fig 7) and
position it inthe notchmarked 90°.
• Reconnectthe sparkplugwiro and startthe engine.
Movethe clutchleverto the desiredtrimmingheight.
_ll AUTION: NEVER LEAVE THE EDGER/
TRIMMER UNATTENDED WHILE THE EN-
GINE IS RUNNING. ALWAYS DISEN-
GAGE THE CUTTING BLADE AND STOP
THE ENGINE.
TO USE THE INDEX LEVER
(TRIMMING OPERATION)
• Stopthe engineanddisconnectthespark plugwire
fromthespark plug.
• Loosentheknob(See Fig.6) onthefrontwheel arm
and slidethe wheel all the way tothe rightside.
• Tightenthe knob securely.
INDEX LEVER
INDEX LEVER IN THE NOTCH MARKED "90"
FIG. 7
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OPERATION
TO USE CURB-HOPPING FEATURE
The adjustablefront and right rear wheelfeature permit
theedger/trimmer tobeusedonanunevensurfaco(such
as a curb]as shownIn Fig. 8.
• Stopthe engineand disconnectthe sparkplugwire
fromthe sparkplug.
• Loosentheknobonthe frontwheel arm bracketand
slidethe wheel to the best positiontoclearthe curb
and balancethe unit.
• Tightenthe knob securely.
Usingthe curb height adjust lever, lower the front
wheel to a positionthat places the edger/trimmer
levelwith the left rear wheel on the uneven (curb)
sudace.
• Loosenthetee knobon the inside rightrear of the
mainframe that securesthe wheel supportrod(See
Fig. 8).
• Slidethe rearwheel downuntilthe edgeritrimmeris
levelwhen the leftwheel ison the curb.
• "13ghtenthetee knob securely.
• Reconnectthespark plugwire and startthe engine.
Thedepthofcutedjustment isthesameasdescribed
inEdging Operation paragraph.
I& CAUTION: KEEP AWAY FROM THE RO- |
TATING BLADE. THE BLADE CAN
CAUSE INJURY.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS
Allcontrolsshouldbecheckedforproperfunctionbefore
servicingor startingthe engine.
• Move the clutch lever into all six(6) positions inthe
selectorplate. Make surethe clutchleversnaps into
all six (6) holes. (Fig. 5)
• Returnthe clutch lever to the rearmost hole in the
selector plate.
FILL/ADD OIL:
This edger/trimmer was shipped with a container of
SAE30 motoroil. This oil must be added to the engine
beforeoperating. Remove the oilfUicap/dipstickandflit
the crankcaseto FULL line on dipstick(20 ounces).
NOTE: Engine may already contain some residual
oil Check frequently when filling the crankcase. Do
not overfill.
Tightenthefillcap/dipsticksecurelyeachtimeyoucheck
the oillevel.
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OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
OnlyusehighqualitydetergentoilratedwithAPI service
classificationSG. Select the oirs SAE viscositygrade
accordingto yourexpectedoperatingtemperature:
NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W30, 10W30,etc.)
improvestartingincoldweather,thesemulti-viscosityoils
willresultinincreasedoilconsumptionwhenused above
32°F. Checkyourengineoillevelmorefrequentlytoavoid
possible enginedamage from runninglowon oil,
TO ADD ENGINE OIL
• Placethe edger/trimmeron a level surface.
• Remove the oilfillcap (Fig. 9),
• Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly. Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity see PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 ofthis manual.
- --)>WARMER
SAE30
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OPERATION
AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN
CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
HANDLING OR STORING IT. DO NOT
FILL FUEL TANK WHILE EDGER/TRIMMER IS
RUNNING, HOT, ORWHEN EDGER/TRIMMER 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 INCH FROM
THE TOP TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION
OFFUEL.ALWAYSFILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS
AND USE A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT
SPILLING. MAKE SURE TO WIPE UP ANY
SPILLED FUEL BEFORE STARTING THE EN-
GINE.
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 VOLATIL-
ITY. GASOLINE IS INTENDED TO BEUSED AS A
FUEL FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES;
THEREFORE, OONOT USEGASOLINE FOR ANY
OTHERPURPOSE. SINCE MANYCHILDREN LIKE
THE SMELL OF GASOLINE, KEEP IT OUT OF
THEIR REACH BECAUSE THE FUMES ARE
DANGEROUS TO INHALE, AS WELL AS BEING
EXPLOSIVE.
FIG. 9
• Reinstallthe oil fillcap andtighten securely.
• Check oil before each use. Add if needed.
• Change oilafterthe first 2 operatinghoursand every
25 operatinghoursthereafter.
FILL GAS:
Fillthe fuel tank (See Fig. 9) with clean,trosh,unleaded
grads automotivegasoSne. Be surethat the container
youpourthegasoitnefromisclean andfree fromdustor
otherforeign particles. Never use gasoline that may be
stale from longperiods of storage in the container.
WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcoholblended
fuels(calledgasoholorusingmethanol)can attractmois-
ture which leads to separation and formation of acids
duringstorage.Acidicgascandamagethe fuelsystemof
an enginewhileinstorage.Toavoidengineproblems,the
fuel systemshouldbe emptiedbeforestorageof 30 days
orlonger,Drainfueltank,startengineand letitrununtilfuel
linesand carburetorare empty. Usefresh fuel next sea-
son. See Storage Instructionsfor additionalinformation.
Never use engineor carburetor cleaner productsin the
fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.
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OPERATION
TO START THE ENGINE
Beforestartingthe engine, be sureyou have read and
understoodallthe instructionson the precedingpages.
The edger/trimmer isequippedwith a recoilstarter.The
operationofthe engineiscontrolledbythethrottlecontrol
lever,
• Pullthe clutchlever all the way back (or up) to the
rearmosthole to raise and disengagethe blade.
• Movethethrotttecontrol lever(See Fig.5)totheRUN
position.
• Pushpdmerbuttonfive (5) times (see Fig.5). Wait
abouttwo (2) secondsbetween each push.
NOTE: Do notuse pdmerlo restarta warmengine alter
a shortshutdown.
To start engine, grasp the engine starter handle
firmlyyour righthand.
Hold the edger/trimmer handle firmly withyour left
hand.
Pullup sharplyonthe recoilstarterhandle.DO NOT
allowthestartsr ropetosnapback,letit rewindslowly
whileholdingthe stader handle.
NOTE: If enginefailsto start after three (3) pulls,push
primerbuttontwo (2) timesand pull starterrope again.
• Whenthe enginestarts.Pushthrottlecontrolleverup
toincreasespeed;down todecrease speed. Run at
full engine speed duringnormaluse.
NOTE: The cutting blade speed is controlled by the
enginespeed.TOreduce the cuttingblade speed, push
downonthe throttlecontrol lever.To increase the blade
speed,push the throttlecontrol lever up.
• To stoptheengine, make surethe clutchlever isall
theway back (or up) and movethe throttlecontrol
leverto theSTOP position.
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CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN-
A
DOORS OR IN A POORLY VENTILATED
AREA. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS
CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS
GAS AND DEAOLY GAS.
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE
CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING
PARTS ON THE ENGINE OR EDGER/
TRIMMER.
WARNING - AVOID THE MUFFLER AND
SURROUNDING AREAS (SEE FIG. 6).
TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED 150° F.
EDGING TIPS
Edgingisbestperformedwhenconditions aredry. If
thesoilistoowet, dirtbecomespackedinandaround
the blade causing premature belt wear and de-
creased perlormanoe.
• If dirtdoes become packed around the blade, stop
the engine,removethesparkplugwire,and remove
the packeddebrisbefore continuing toedge.
• Ifverydeep edgingisrequired,we recommendthat
ashallowcutbe madefirst,thencutsatgreaterdepth
untilthedesired depth isobtained.
• Unilorm edgingcan be performed when the blade
guideridesonandagainstthe surfacewhichyouare
edging.
• Edgingcan be customizedbyvaryingthe numberof
passesand bythe distanceyour blade is from lhe
surfaceyou are edging.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE
CHECK LIST
BEFORE STORAGE
BEGINNING EACH SEASON
EVERY 25 HOURS OF USE
EVERY 10 HOURS OF USE
EVERY 5 HOURS OF USE
FREQUENTLY
BEFORE EACH USE
AFTER FIRST 2 HOURS OF USE
LubriCateall Pivot Points
LubricateWheal Axles
Check Engine Oil Level
Change EngineOil
Replace AirCleaner Filter
Check Spark Plug
Check Drive Belt
TbghtanAll So'ews and Nuts
Check BladeWear/Damage
SERVICE RECORD
FILLIN DATES
ASYOU COMPLETE
REGULARSERVICE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarrantyonthisedger/trimmerdoesnotcoveritems
that have been subjectedto operator abuse or negli-
gence. To receive full value from the warranty, the
operatormustmaintain the edger/trimmeras instructed
inthismanual. The followingMaintenance Check LIStis
supplied to assist the operator properly maintain the
edger/trimmer.
LUBRICATION
EDGER/TRIMMER
• Applylightmachineoilafter each25 hoursof use to
all movingparts, particularlythe wheels.
ENGINE
• The oil inthe crankcasemustbe changed alter the
first2 hoursof operationanclafter each 25 hoursof
usetherealter.
NOTE: If the edger/trimmer Is being used In sandy or
dusty areas, change the oll more frequently to pre-
vent premature engine wear.
32OF
COLDER_= I: -_>WARMER___.===_
5W30 SAE30
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Onlyuse highquality detergentoilratedwith API service
classificationSG. Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade
accordingtoyour expectedoperatingtemperature:
NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improvestartingincoldweather, these multi-viscosityoils
willresultin increasedoilconsumption when used above
32°F. Checkyourengineoillevelmorofrequentlyto avoid
pessPoleenginedamage fromrunninglow on oil.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
• Disconnectthe spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Removetheoildrain plug(See Fig. 10) anddrainthe
oilinto a flat pan.
• After drainingall the oil, reinstall the oil drain plug
securely.
NOTE: Theoilwill drain more freely when the engine is
warm.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Removethe oilfillcap (see Fig.9).
• Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly. Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity see PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 ofthis manual,
• Reinstallthe oil tillcap and tightensecurely.
NOTE: The quillassembly bearingsare factory sealed
andwill requireno lubrication.
• Reconnectthe spark plugwire on the sparkplug.
TO REMOVE
VIEW FROM REAR
OIL DRAIN PLUG
FIG. 10
AIR CLEANER
Replacethe tilteroncea year; moreoftenunderdustyor
dirtyconditions.DO NOT attempt to clean or oil the air
filter.
To installa new air filter,do theto,owing:
• Disconnectthe sparkplugwire fromthe sparkplug.
• Turnthecover (See Fig. 11)to the left(counterclock-
wise)andremovethecoverand the airfilterfromthe
flange,
Discardthe airfilter.
Clean thecover and the flange thoroughly.
Insertthe new air filter intothe cover.
Pushthecoverfirmlyagainsttheflange andturn itto
the right(clockwise)asfar as itwillgo (See Fig, 11.
Be surethe retainersare lucked aroundthe flange.
Reconnectthe spark plugwire.
CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE
WITHOUT THE AIRCLEANER ELEMENT
INSTALLED. A DEFECTIVE AIR
CLEANER CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF
ENGINE POWER AND CAN CAUSE EX-
CESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE TO THE
ENGINE COMPONENTS IF DIRT OR
DUST IS PERMITTED TO ENTER THE
ENGINETHROUGH THECARBURETOR.
A DAMAGED AIR CLEANER, OR ONE
THAT IS CLOGGED WITH DUSTOR DIRT
SHOULD BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
FLANGE
FILTER
RETAINER
COVER
SLOT
TURNCOVER
TOTHE RIGH1
(CLOCKWISE
TO INSTALL
FiG. 11
SPARK PLUG
Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically.
Clean the area around the spark plug base, before
removal, to prevent dirtfrom entering into the engine.
Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or
burnedorifthepomelainiscracked.Cleanthe sparkplug
bycarefully scrapingthe electrodes(donot sandblast or
useawire brush),Besurethesparkplugiscleanandfree
offoreign material.Checktheelectrodesgapwitha wire
feeler gauge and reset to .035 it necessary. If a new
sparkplugisneeded, refertothe Engine Operation and
Maintenance manualforthe properreplacement spark
plug.
Beforereinstallingthe sparkplug,coatthethreadslightly
with graphiteor lightoilto insureeasy removal,Tighten
the spark plugfirmly intothe engine. If a torquewrench
isavailable, torquethe spark plugto 15 foot- pounds.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE MAKING ANY REPAIRS
CAUTION: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE I
TO THE EDGER/TRIMMER.
V-BELT REPLACEMENT
Your edger/trimmerisequippedwitha V-belt madeof a
specialcompound.Ifthe belt becomes worn or breaks,
replaceit withan original equipment belt as shownin
theRepair Parts sectionofthismanual.NEVER USE A
SUBSTITUTE,
• Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefrom the sparkplug.
• Pull the clutch lever back (or up) to release the
tensionfrom the belt.
Removethe twotopscrewsfromthe enginepulley
cover (See Fig. 12) and remove the cover.
NOTE: Make sureyoudo notlosethespaceronthe roar
screwor the two longspacerson the inside.
• Remove the front screw secudng the belt guide
(See Fig. 12) to the engine. Then loosen the rear
screwand swingthe belt guideaway fromthe belt.
• Removethetwo (2) screwsfromthe beifguard(See
Fig. 13). Remove the belt guard.
• Carefully,spread open thefrontbelt guideenough
to allowbeltto beremoved fromquill pulley.
• Removethebeltfromtheengineand quillassembly
pulleysand installthe new bell in reverse order of
removal.
• Installand securefrontbeltguard.
• Secure the beltguide loosenedearlier.
• Reinstallthe enginepulleycoverandreconnectthe
sparkplugwire.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
A
ENGINE
PULLEY
COVER
SCREWS
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SHARPEN THIS BLADE, YOU COULD
CAUSE DAMAGE TOTHE BLADEWHICH
COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE AND
POSSIBLE USER OR BYSTANDER IN-
JURY.
ENGINE
PULLEY
PULLEY
REAR
FRONT BELT
SCREW GUIDE
FIG. 12
The cuttingbladeis subjecttowear anddamage suchas
nicksanddents.Thiswillnotgenerallyaffectitsfunction.
Thisblade is speciallydesignedtonot requiresharpen-
ing. DO NOT A'I-I'EMPT TO SHARPEN THIS BLADE.
The blade is reversible. It the nicks and dents are
excessive,removetheblade,turn itaroundandreinstall.
This willprovideafreshcutiingedge. Ifwornordamaged
the blade shouldbe replaced.
CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING OR
&
TIGHTENINGTHE BLADE NUT,ALWAYS
USE THE METHOD SHOWN IN FIGURE
14. THE HOLDING WRENCH MUST AL-
WAYS BE POSITIONED ON THE NUT
BEHIND THE CUTTING BLADE.
BELT
BELT
SCREWS
FIG. 13
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO replace the blade, do the following:
• Disconnect the sparkplug wire.
• Removethe 1/2-20 Iocknut (See Fig. 14) secudng
the bladeto the drive shaft,
• Removethe blade,
• installthe newblade and reinstall nut.Tightenthe
nutsecurely,
• Reconnectthe spark plugwire.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor(See Fig. 15) has been pre-set at the
factoryand readjustmentshouldnotbe necessary.How-
ever,itthe carburetordoes needto be adjusted,proceed
asfollows:
• Closethehighspeed adjustingscrewbyhand.
• Do notover-tighten.
• Thenopenit 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns.
• Startthe engineand letitwarm up,
• SetthethrottlecontroltoRUN. Adjustthehighspeed
adjustingscrew In untilthe enginespeed or sound
alters.Adjustthe screw out until the erKJinespeed
sound alters. Note the differencebetween the two
limitsandsetthe Screwinthe middleofthe range,
• Iftheenginetendstostallunderloadornotaccelerste
fromlowspeedtohighspeedproperly,adjustthehigh
speed screw out in 1/8 turn increments until the
problemisresolved.
• Let the engine run undisturbedfor 30 seconds be-
tweeneachsettingto allow the engineto reacttothe
previousadjustments.
IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE
GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY
SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE
ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED
SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF
YOU THINK THE ENGINE - GOV-
ERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS AD-
JUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAR-
EST SEARS SERVICE CENTER,
WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIP-
MENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE
ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
TIGHTENING
WRENCH
BLADE LOCKNUT
FIG. 14
_ CARBURETOR
I._ HIGH SPEED ADJUSTING
"_(Cloee finger tight only)
FIG. 15
8CREW
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STORAGE
CAUTION: NEVER STORE YOUR
&
EDGER INDOORS OR IN AN EN-
CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA
IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK
FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME,
SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT FROM A FUR-
NACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES
DRYER, ClGARETI'E, ETC.
EDGER
• Clean the edger thoroughly;remove all debris and
wipethe unitdry.
• Inspectthe edger for worn or damaged parts and
tightenall loose hardware.
• OilallpointsdescitbedintheLubrlcaUon paragraph
in the Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual.
• Store the edger ina protected area and cover for
additionalprotection.
IMPORTANT: A YEARLY CHECKUP OR TUNE-UP
BY A SEARS SERVICE CENTER IS A
GOOD WAY OF ENSURING THAT
YOUR EDGER WILL PROVIDE
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FORTHE
NEXT SEASON.
ENGINE
IMPORTANT:
To preventenginedamage ( ifedger isnotusedformore
than 30 days) follow the stepsbelow.
To remove gasoline,runthe engineuntilthe tank is
empty and the engine stops.
Ifyoudonotwantto removegasoline,a fuelstabilizer
(suchas Sears Craftsman fuel stabilizerNo.33500)
may be added to any gasoline left in the tank to
minimize gum deposits and acids. If the tank is
almostempty, mixstabilizerwithfreshgasoline in a
separate container and add some to the tank. AL-
WAYS FOLLOWlNSTRUCTIONS ON STABlUZER
CONTAINER. THEN RUN ENGINE AT LEAST 10
MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS ADDED TO
ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CARBURETOR.
STORE EDGER IN A SAFE PLACE. SEE WARN-
ING ABOVE.
Store theedger inthe wheels-down,operatingposi-
tion. If the edger is stored in any other position, oil
fromthecrankcasecould enterthecylinder,causing
a serviceproblem.
You can keep your engine In good operating condi-
tion during storage by:
• Changing oil.
Lubricating the piston/cylinderarea. This can be
done by first removingthe spark plug and squirting
clean engineoil intothe sparkplughole.Thencover
the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray.
Next, rotatethe enginebypullingthe startertwo or
three times. Finally, reinstallspark plug and attach
spark plugwire.
IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES-
SENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS
SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL
FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DUR-
ING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE
INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL-
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASO-
HOLOR USING ETHANOLOR METHA-
NOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE
WHICH LEADSTO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING
STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAM-
AGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN EN-
GINE WHILE IN STORAGE.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE
Difficult starting
Engine runs erratic
Cuffing blade fails to
turn
Bladefalls to cut
properly
CAUSE
Stalefuel
Defectivespark plug
Cloggedfuelfilter
Blockedfuel line or empty fuel tank
Carburetoroutof adjustment
Fouledsparkplug
Clogged aircleaner
Jammeddue to foreign object
Looseblade
DefectiveV-belt
Defectivequillbearings
Damagedor worn blade
CORRECTION
Drainfuel tank. Fillwithfreshfuel.
Clean and re-gap sparkplug.
ill
Replace fuel filter.
Clean fuel line; checkgas tank.
m
Have carburetoradjusted.
Clean and adjust gap.
Tap clean or replace aircleaner.
Clear obstruction,
Tightenblade retainingnut.
Replacethe V-belt.
Replacethe bearings.
Reverse blade or replace blade.
Excessive vibration
Looseparts
Stop engine immediately;tightenall bolts.If
vibrationcontinues,take the unit intothe
nearest SEARS Service Center.
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