Sears 536.79751 User Manual

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

536.797510

Caution:
Read and Follow

All Safety Rules
and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

9 INCH- 2.5 HORSEPOWER

EDGER

• Assembly
° Operation

• Maintenance

° Service and Adjustments
° Repair Parts

SEA____RS,ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

Pa_ No 30B408B

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
= Read the owner's manual carefutly. Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the edger. Know how to stop the edger
and disengage the controls quickly,

o Do not operate the edger without wearing

adequate outer garments° Wear footwear that

will improve footing on slippery surfaces,

_' Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children and pets.

e Thoroughly inspect the area where the edger

is to be used and remove all foreign objects_

FUEL SAFETY

o Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

• Use an approved container.
o 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

fitl 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.

o Never store fuel or edger with fuel in the tank

inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flamen

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/trimmer without proper instruction,

o Always wear safety glasses or eye shields

during operation or while performing an ad-
justment or repair to protect your eyes from for-
eign objects that may be thrown from the
edger.

e Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts.

o Exercise extreme caution when operating on

or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads° Stay
alert for hidden hazards or traffic,

e Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling
e Neveroperatethe 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.

e 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 unattende& Stop the engine.

o Do not overload the edger capacity by attempt-

ing to edge too deep at too fast a rate.

SAFETY RULES

SAFE STORAGE

• Always refer to the owner's manual storage
section for important details if the edger is to

be stored for an extended period.

• Never leave the edger with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are

present such as water and space heaters,
ctothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to
cool before placing in any enclosure°

• Keep the edger in safe working condition.
Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for

proper tightness.

REPAIR1ADJUSTMENTS 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 for any dam age, and repair the dam-

age before restarting and operating the edger.

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

ately for the cause, Vibration is generally a

warning of trouble

• Stop the btade whenever you leave the oper-
ating position° Also, stop the engine and dis-

connect 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
theengine isrunning (except when specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS° IT
MEANS--ATTENTION!f! BECOME ALERT!!!

YOLIR SAFETY IS INVOLVED,

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Edger. tt has been designed, engineeredand
manufactured to give you the best possible dependabil-
ity and performances.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-

ter/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech-

nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit°
Please read and retain this manual, The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your edger prop-
erlyo Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSE POWER:

DISPLACEMENT:

GASOLINE CAPACITY: "1.0 qt.

2.5 hp

9.06 cu. in.
(148 c.c)

Unleaded

(Regular)

MODEL

NUMBER
DATE OF

PURCHASE

THE MODEL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON A

DECAL ON THE FRAME OF THE EDGER BEHIND

THE ENGINE,
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODEL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

LUBRICATION:

SPARK PLUG :

GAP °030 in,)

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product Contact your nearest Sears Store for details

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your edger.
o Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

21 oz.
SAE- 10W-30

Champion
CJ -8 or

Equivalent

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

EDGER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Edger is maintained, lubricated and tuned-

up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in ma-

terial and workmanship

If this Craftsman Edger is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 clays

from the date of purchase..
This warranty does not cover the following:

o Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, etc

• Repairs 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 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. Department 731CR-W Sears Tower, Chicago, IL. 60684

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TABLE OF CON ENTS

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SAFETY RULES ........................................ 2,3

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............... 4

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

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

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

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

ASS

CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON

1 - 9 inch Edger completely assembled except for the

control rod, handles and wheels,

1 - Control Rod
1 - Owner's Manual (Not Shown)

1 - Parts Bag

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MAINTENANCE ....................................... t2-13

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........... t 4-I 5

STO RAG E ........................................................ 16

TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................... 17

REPAIR PARTS (EDGER) .................... t 8-22

REPAIR PARTS (ENGINE) ..................... 23-25

PARTS ORDERINGISERVtCE ...._Back Cover

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

2 - 3/8 inch Wrenches (or adjustabre wrenches)
2 - 1/2 inch Wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

1 - Pair Pliers

CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG (shown actual size)

2- 5t16-18 x 1-1t2 inch

Hex Head Screws

4 - 5116-18 X 5/8 inch Hex

Head Wide Flange Screws

3 -3t8-16 X 1.390 Inch

Shoulder Bolls

6 - 5/16d8 Hex Nuts

2 - Hair Pins

2 - Spacers

3,3/8.16 Hex Head

Wide Flange Locknuts

ASSE BLY

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GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS WHILE
CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY

ASSEMBLING EDGER.

Figure 1 shows the edger completely assembled,
Reference to the right and left hand side of the edger is

from the operator's position behind the unit

TO REMOVE EDGER FROM CARTON

_' Open the top of the carton

• Remove the packing material from the cation
= Remove the plastic parts bag from the carton

• Remove the control rod from the carton.

• Remove the handles from the carton.
e Cut down all four corners of the carton

TO ASSEMBLE THE EDGER

= Attach each rear wheel, with the ribs to the outside,

to the edger (See Fig 2) with a 3/8-16 x 1,390 inch
shoulder bolt, spacer and 3/8-16 hex wide flange

lock nut (found in parts bag)

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UPPER

HANDLE

Attach the front wheel, with the ribs to the outside,
to the edger (See Fig 2) with a 3/8-16 x 1 390 inch

shoulder bolt and 3/8-16 hex wide flange lock nut
(found in parts bag),,

WHEEL

3tS-16X1o390]NCH

SHOULDER BOLT

SPACER

(NOT USED ON FRONT WHEEL)

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF UNIT

318.16 HEX NUT

FIG. 2

Place the lower handle insidethe edger frame (See

Fig. 3A) and secure in place with four (4) 5/16-"
hex head wide flange screws and four (4) 5/_
hex head bcknuts (found in parts bag).

STARTER

HANDLE

CLUTCH LEVER

LOWER

HANDLE

BLADE

GUARD

BLADE

5t16-18 HEX LOW ER
HEAD WIDE /HANDLE

FLANGE _ 5t16-18 HEX

SCREWS

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FRAME

FIG. 3A

FIG_ 1

ASSEMBLY

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• Place the upper handle on the lower handle (See
Fig. 3B) and secure in place with two (2) 5/16-18 x

1-1/2 inch hex head screws and two (2) 5/16-18
head head Iocknuts {found in parts bag)

• Insert one end of the control rod through the hole in

the clutch lever (See Fig° 4) and attach with a hair
pin (found in the parts bag)°

o Place the clutch lever in the first depth selection and

insert the other end of the control rod through the
hole inthe quill support arm (See Fig 4) Attach with
hairpin (found in parts bag).

o Move the clutch lever to NEUTRAL position and

latch into position,

NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the four screws
and nuts holding the lower handles to the frame (See Fig.,

5). Pry up (forward) on the handles to allow the clutch

lever to freely enter the NEUTRAL position, Retighten
nuts and screws.

UPPER HANDLE

CLUTCH

LEVER

HAIR PIN

CONTROL

ROD

HAIR PIN

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5116-18HEX 5116-18 HEX

HEAD SCREW SCREW

LOWER

HANDLE

LOWER HANDLE

VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF UNIT

FIG. 3B

FIGo 4

FIG. 5

QUILL SUPPORT

ARM

LOWER HANDLE

RIGHT SIDE

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OPERATION

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KNOW YOUR EDGER

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

Compare the illustrationswith your edger to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjust-
ments Save this manual for future reference,

CLUTCH LEVER

:ONTROL ROD

CHOKE CONTROL

THRO'I-rLE CONTROL

FUEL

CAP

STARTER

HANDLE

VIEW FROM REAR OF ENGINE

OIL FILL

CAP

FIG. 6

SEARS EDGER conforms to ttie safety standards of the Underwriters Laboraties Inc

THRO3-FLE CONTROL - Used to control the engine
speed.,

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

equipped with an easy pull recoil starter.
CLUTCH LEVER - Used lo start and stop the blade and

control the depth of cut

BLADE GUARD - Used to prevent stones or other mate-
rial from being throw_ at lhe operator,

BLADE

GUARD