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Craftsman Edger 536 796531 Manual

• 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
instruction.

• 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 tight,

• 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 if the

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, 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
damage, and repair the damage before

restarting and operating it.

• If Edger should start to vibrate abnor­

mally, stop engine (motor) and check
immediately 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.

A

WARNING:

The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.

WARNING:

This unit is equipped with

Craftsman Edger Model 536 Manual

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

Craftsman Edger 536 Manual

spark arrester is used, it should be main­
tained in effective 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 Craftsman
Authorized Service Center (See ENGINE

REPAIR PARTS section in this manual).

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3.5 Horsepower
9 Inch
EDGER
MODEL NO.
536.772101
Caution:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Operating Instructions before
first use of this product.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
F_)01101M

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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY STATEMENT 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 17 SAFETY RULES 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 20 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS 5 EDGER REPAIR PARTS 21 ASSEMBLY 6 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS 25 OPERATION 10 SPANISH (ESPAI_IOL) 31 MAINTENANCE 14 PARTS AND SERVICE BACK COVER WARRANTY STATEMENT LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Edger is maintained, lubri- cated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Edger. WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: 'Attention! Become Alertt Your Safety Is Involved.' Operating Safety tal starting when setting-up, _lb ARNING: To prevent acciden- • Never allow children or young teenagers to transporting, adjustin9 or mak- operate the Edger'. Keep them away while ing repairs, always disconnect spark it is operating. Never allow aduits to oper- plug wire and put wire where it canno

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SAFETY RULES spect the Edger for any damage, and re- Safe Storage pair the damage before restarting and • Always refer to the owner's manual instruc- operating it. tions for important details if the Edger is to be stored for an extended period. If Edger should start to vibrate abnormally, stop engine and check immediately for the • Never store the Edger with fuel in the fuel cause. Vibration is generally a warning of tank inside a building where ignition trouble. sources are present such as wate

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SAFETY RULES INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup- plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Control And Operating Symbols Slow Fast Fuel Oil Primer Button Safety Warning Symbols WARNING WARNING Thrown Objects. Rotating Parts. Stop Engine. WARNING Keep Bystanders Away, Disconnect Spark Wire Before Making Adjustments, IMPORTANT WARNING STOP Read Owner's Manual Wear

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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY 1 - Control Rod Parts Packed Separately In Carton 1 - Owner's Manual (not shown) 1 - Container Of Oil 2 - Hair Pin 1 - Control Rod 1 -HairPin 1 - Container of Oil from the carton. glasses or eye shields while as, _lb WARNING: Always wear safety 2. Cut down all four corners of the carton. sembling the Edger. 3. Remove the packing material positioned Figure 1 shows the Edger completely as- sembled. around the front and rear of the unit. Leave the packing material on the bot- Refe

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ASSEMBLY HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE 1. Loosen the knobs and raise the upper Insert the other end of the control rod, handle to the upright position. See from RIGHT to LEFT, through the hole in Figure 2. the depth control lever and fasten with hair pin. See Figure 4. 2. Tighten the knobs. Make sure the knobs are to the outside of the handles 6. Move the depth control lever forward to as shown in Figure 2. the STARTING and TRANSPORT posi- tion. 3. Insert the end of the control rod, from 7. RIGHT to L

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ASSEMBLY HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE Fill With Oil How To Add The Engine Oil 1. Put the Edger on a level surface. This Edger was shipped with a 20 ounce container of SAE30 motor oil. Add this oil to 2. Remove the oil fill cap (Figure 6). the engine before operating. To fill the crank- 3. Slowly fill the engine crankcase. DO NOT case, remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and add OVERFILL. the SAE30 motor oil. DO NOT OVERFILL. NOTE: The engine may contain a small How To Fill With Gasoline amount of oil.

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ASSEMBLY _' CHECKLIST For the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product, please review the following checklist before you operate the Edger: #-' All assembly instructions have been completed. Check carton. Make sure no loose parts remain in the carton. All fasteners have been properly tight- ened. As you learn how to use the Edger, pay extra attention to the following important items: _'#' Engine oil is at proper level. _'_' Fuel tank is filled with a fresh, clean, regular Unle

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OPERATION KNOW YOUR EDGER READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the Edger. To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your Edger. Save this manual for future reference. Engine Stop Lever Depth Control Lever Control Rod Throttle Control Recoil Fuel Tank Air Filter Starter Handle Cap Blade Guard Blade Oil Fill Cap Blade Guide Figure 7 Throttle Control - Controls the engine depth of cut. speed. Blade Guard - Use to prevent sto

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OPERATION HOW TO USE runs, the blade will rotate. To THE DEPTH CONTROL LEVER _IL ARNING: When the engine prevent injury, keep hands and 1. Start the engine. feet away from blade. 2. To lower the cutting blade, pull the depth control lever back. HOW TO STOP THE EDGER 3. Select the edging depth that you need. 1. Move the depth control lever forward to There are three selections with an raise the blade. Then, release the engine approximately depth of two inches. stop lever. See Figure 8. NOTE: For

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OPERATION HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE To stop the engine, release the engine stop ieven If the engine continues to run, move the throttle control to the STOP position. If the engine will not stop, hold a screwdriver against the spark plug and against the en- gine cooling fins. The spark will go to ground and the engine will stop. Throttle HOW TO START THE ENGINE Primer Button Figure 10 runs, the blade will rotate. To ,_ WARNING: When the engine prevent injury, keep hands and NOTE: Do not use the prim

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OPERATION EDGING TIPS • Edging is best performed when conditions are dry. If the soil is to wet, dirt becomes packed around the blade causing prema- ture belt wear and decreased perfor- mance. • 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 deep edging, first cut at shallow depths. Then, cut at greater depths until the desired depth is obtained. • For uniform edging, make sure the blad

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MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fillindatesasyou Before Every Every Before SERVICE completeregular Each 10 25 Each Before DATES service. Use Often Hours Hours Season Storage I I Lubdcate All Pivot i = I I Points _/ ' ' ,_/ ' Lubricate Wheel Axles I Check Engine Oil ....... Level ,_/ ..... Change Engine Oil I t t Replace Air Cleaner ' ' ' Filter ,_/ . Check Spark Plug Check Drive Belt I Tighten Ali Fasteners Check Blade For ' = Wear Or Damage _t Lubricate Quill Rod/ tube PRO

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MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION After each 25 hours, apply a small amount of engine oil to all moving parts, particularly the wheels. How To Change The Engine Oil Change the oil in the engine crankcase after each 25 hours of use. NOTE: The oil will drain more freely when Oil Drain Plug the engine is warm. Figure 11 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2. Remove the oil drain plug (see Figure 11). Drain the oil into a flat pan. 3. After draining all the oil, install and tight- en the oi

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MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG Check the spark plug every 25 hours. Re- moval. Tighten the spark plug to a torque place the spark plug if the electrodes are of 15 foot-pounds. pitted, burned, or if the porcelain is cracked. Feeler Gauge 1. Make sure the spark plug is clean. 0.030' Clean the spark plug by carefully scrap- ing the electrodes (do not sand blast or use a wire brush). 2. Check the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge. Spark Plug 3. Before installing the spark plug, coat Figure I the threads Ii

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT The belt made of a special compound. If the To compress the spring and release ten- belt becomes worn or breaks, replace the sion on the belt, push the blade bearing belt with an original equipment belt. housing back toward the engine (see Figure 16). 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 6. Carefully note the twist of the belt around the engine pulley. Remove the old belt. 2. Drain the gasoline and oil from the en- Replace with an o

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE The blade is subject to wear and damage, 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the such as nicks and dents. This will not gener- spark plug. ally affect its function. 2. Remove the blade Iocknut that holds the blade to the drive shaft. The blade is designed to not require sharp- ening. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade. The blade is also reversible. If nicks or ten the blade Iocknut, always dents are excessive, remove the blade and ,_ WARNING: T

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT STORAGE parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, and tank during storage. Also, Edger indoors with fuel in the _1_ WARNING: Never store the fuel tank. Never store in an en- using alcohol-blended fuels (called gaso- hol, ethanol or methanol) can attract closed, poorly ventilated area where moisture which leads to separation and fumes could reach an open flame, a formation of acids during storage. Acidic spark or a pilot light as on a furnace, wa- gas can damage

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh Engine difficult to start Stale fuel fuel. or Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel Clean fuei tank. Engine runs erratically Take unit to a Sears Service Carburetor out of adjustment Center. or Fouled spark plug Clean and set spark plug gap. Engine will not run at full speed Dirty air filter Replace air filter. Engine smokes Plugged air filter Replace air filter. excessively Clean