3.5 Horsepower 9 Inch EDGER MODEL NO. 536.772400 Caution: Read and follow all Safety and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. SEARS, F-001106M ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY STATEMENT SAFETY RULES INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE 2 S 5 6 10 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 22 EDGER REPAIR PARTS 23 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS 31 SPANISH (ESPAI_OL) 37 PARTS AND SERVICE BACK COVER WARRANTY STATEMENT LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER Fortwo years fromthe dateof purchase,when this CraftsmanEdgeris maintained,lubricated, andtunedup accordingtothe operalJng andmaintenanceinstructions in the owner's manual,Sear
SAFETY Safe Operation A RULES Pmctlcee for Edger. WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out Important safety precaul_ons, It means: "Attention! Become AtarttYour Safety Is Invohmd," A ARNING: To prevent eccldantat atmllng whim setting-up, transporting, adjusting or makIng repairs, atwsys dteconnect spmk plug wire end put wire whom it cannot contact the spark plug. Before Use • Rendthe owner'sman_ c_e_|y. Be thoroughly familiarwiththe controlsand the proper use _ the Edger.
SAFETY RULES Safe Storage • Nways refer tothe owner'smanual instructionsfor importantdetailsif the Edgeris to be storedforan extendedperiod. • Neverstorethe Edgerwithfuel In the fuel tank insidea buildingwhere Ignition soumes are presentsuchas water and space heaters,clothesdryers,and the like. Allowthe engineto coolbeforestoringin any enclosure. spect the Edgerfor any damage,and repair the damagebeforerestartingand operatingit. If Edger shouldstartto vibrateabnormally.
SAFETY INTERNATIONAL RULES SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. ControlAndOperatingSymbols Slow Fast Fuel OII Primer Button SafetyWarningSymbols WARNING WARNING Thrown Objects. Keep Bystanders Away. Rotating Parts. Stop Engine. Disconnect Spark Wire Before Making AdJeabnenta. IMPORTANT Read Owner's Manual Before Operating This Machine.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Parts Packed Separately In Carton 1 - Owner's Manual (notshown) 1 - ContainerOf Oil 1 - Hair Pin A 1 - Hair Pin 1 - Container of Oil REMOVE THE EDGER FROM THE CARTON 1. Removethebottleofoilandpartsbag fromthe carton, glasses or eye ahlelds while aaWARNING: Always wear safety eambllng the Edger. Figure 1 showsthe Edger completelyassembled. Referencesto the rightor left sideof the Edgerare fromthe viewpointof the opamtor'spositionbehindthe unit. 2.
ASSEMBLY HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE 1. Loosenthe knobs and raisethe upper handletothe uprightposltlon.See Figure2. Allowthe control rod to swing freely. 3. 2. "nghtenthe knobs. Make sum the knobs am to the outsideof the handles as shownin Figure2. 4. When the clutchleveris in NEUTRAL position,the quill support arm must be closeto the screw as shownin Figure4.
ASSEMBLY HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE Fill With OII How To Add The Engine OII This Edger was shippedwith a 20 ounce containerof SAE30 motoroil.Addthis oilto the engine beforeoperating.Tofill the crankcase, removethe oilfill cap/dipstickand add the SAE30 motoroil. DO NOT OVERFILL, 1. Put the Edger on a levelsurface. 2. Removethe oilfillcap (Figure5). 3. Slowlyfillthe enginecrankcase.DO NOT OVERFILL.
ASSEMBLY CHECKUST For the bestperforrnenoeand satisfaction fromthis qualityproduct,please mvlaw the followingchecklistbeforeyouoperatethe Edger:. P" All assemblyinstmctionshavebeen completed. p, Check carton.Make sure no loose pads remainin the carton. v" Allfastanershave been propedytightened. Asyou learn howto use the Edger,pay extra attentionto the followingimportantitems: _"P" Engineoil isat properlevel. J_'J," Fueltank is filledwitha fresh,dean, regular Unleadedgaso|ine.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR EDGER READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the Edger.To familiarize yourselfwiththe locationof the controls,comparethe illustrationswith yourEdger. Save thie manual for future reference. ENGINE ClutchLever ControlRod PrimerButton Tl_rodle BladeGuard AdjustableRear Wheel AdjustableFrontWheel VIEW OF BLADE AREA Blade Figure6 Throttle Control - Controlsthe engine speed. The frontwheel can alsobe adjusteddown for curb-hopping.
OPERATION HOW TO STOP THE EDGER 1. Move the clutch lever backto the DISENGAGED position.Then, move the throttle control to the STOP position. See Figure7. A WARNING: Never leave the EDGER unattended while the engine Is running. Always dieengage the cutting blade and stop the engine. HOW TO USE THE THRO'I'I'LE CONTROL 1. Dudng normal use, run the engine at full speed. 2. Move the throttle control up to increase engine speed, or down to decrease engine speed (see Rgure 7).
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE INDEX LEVER 1. Stopthe engineand disconnectthe sparkplugwire fromthe sparkplug. 2. Loosen the front wheel knob shown in Figure 10. Slide the front wheal all the way to the right side. 3. Securely Ughten the front wheal knob. NOTE: To prevent the blade from hitting the wheel while trimming, make sure the front wheal is set in the extreme right position. 4. Disengagethe index lever (see Figure 11). Movethe Index lever to the notchmarked90° . 5.
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE CURB-HOPPING FEATURE Because the front wheel and the dght rear wheel are adjustable, the Edger can be used cn uneven surfasas, such as the curb shown in Figure 12. Set the wheel positions as follows. wheal until the front wheel is level with the left rear wheel and the unit Is setting on the curb as shown in Figure 12. 7. Loosen the rear wheal knob. 8. Lower the right rear wheel unUlthe Edger is level and the left rear wheel is on the curb. 1. Stopthe engine. 2.
OPERATION HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE To stop the engine, move the clutch lever all the way back to the DISENGAGED poeition. Then, push the throffie control lever down to the STOP position. If the engine will notstop, hold a screwdriver againstthe sparkplugand againstthe engine coolingfins.The sparkwill go to groundand the enginewill stop. HOW TO START THE ENGINE NOTE: Do not usathe primer button to start a warm engine. IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, operate the controls several times.
OPERATION EDGING TIPS • Edging is best performed when cor_liUo_s are dry. If the soil is to wet, dirt becomes packed around the blade causing premature belt wear and decreased partormancs. • If dirt does become packed around the blade, stop the engine and remove the wire from the spark plug. Remove the packed dirt and debris from the blade. • For deap edging, firstcut at shallow depths.Then, cut at greaterdepthsuntil the desireddepth is obtained.
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill in datesas you Before completeregular Each service, use Every Every Before Often tO 25 Hours Hours Each Season Before Storage SERVICE DATES Lubricate Wheel Axles _/ Change Engine Oil _/ _/ Check Spark Plug _/ _/ • ghten All Fasteners _/ Lubricate Quill Rod/ tube _/ _ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model No.: GENERALRECOMMENDA_ONS 536.
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Aftereach 25 hours,apply a smallamountof engineoil to all movingparts,particularlythe wheels. How To Change The Engine OII Change the oilin the enginecrankcaseafter each 25 hoursof use. NOTE: The oil will drain more freely when the engine Is warm. 1. Disconnectthe sparkplugwire fromthe sparkplug. 2. Remove the oil drain plug (see Figure 14). Drainthe oilintoa fiat pan. 3. Afterdrainingall the oil,installand tightan the oll dreln plug. 4. Removethe oll fill cap (see Figure15).
MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG Check the spark plug every 25 hoops.Replace the spark plug if the electrodesare pitted, bumed,or if the pomelainis cracked. moval._ghten the sparkplugto a torque of 15 foot-pounds. I Make sure the spark plug is clean. Clean the spark plug by carefully scraping the electrodes (do not sand blast or usa a wire brush). 2. Check the spark plug gap witha feeler gauge. 3.
SERVICE HOW TO REMOVE AND ADJUSTMENT THE BELT The beltmade of a specialcompound.If the beltbecomeswom or breaks,replace the beltwith an odglnalequipmentbelt. 4. Loosen,do notremove,the ecrewthat holdsthe belt guide. Then, movethe belt guide away fromthe belt. 1. Disconnectthe sparkplugwire fromthe sparkplug. 5. Removethe two screws fromthe belt guard (see Figure19). Pull the clutch lever back to release the tension from the belt. 6.
SERVICE HOW TO REPLACE AND ADJUSTMENT THE BLADE The blade is subjectto wear and damage, suchas nicksanddents.This willnotgenerallyaffectitsfunction, 1. Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefrom the sparkplug. The blade is designed to not require sharp. ening. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade. The blade is also reversible. If nicks or dents are excessive, remove the blade and tum it around. This will provide a fresh cutting edge. Replace the blade if both sides are wom or damaged. 2.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT STORAGE parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, and tank during storage. Also, using alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohoi, ethanol or methanol) can attract molsturs which leads to aeparstlon end formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an angins while In storage. Edgor indoors withstore fuel In the A ARNING: Never fuel tank.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine difficult to start Stale fuel Drainfuel tank. Fillwith fresh fuel. Cloggedfuel filter Replacefuelfilter Dirtin fueltank or outof fuel Clean fuel tank. or Engine runs ermticelly Carburetoroutof adjustment Takeunitto a Sears Service Center. or Engine will not run st full speed Engine smokes excesaively Cutting blade will not rotate Fouledsparkplug Clean andset sparkplug gap. Dirty air filter Replaceair filter.
