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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

SAFETY RULES

-- CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT/_.

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BEFORE USE

Read the owner'smanual carefully. Be thoroughly

familiarwiththe controlsand the proper use of the

edger/trimmer.Know howto stopthe edger/trimmer

anddisengagethecontrols quickly.

•Do not operate the edger/trimmer without wearing

adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will

improvefootingon slipperysurfaces.

•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularlysmallchildrenand pets.

• Thoroughly inspectthe area wherethe edger/trimmer

is to be used and remove allforeignobjects.

FUEL SAFETY

• Handle fuel withcare; it is highlyflammable.

•Use an approved container.

•Chackfuelsupplybeforeeach use,allowingspacefor

expansionasthe heat of the engineand/or suncan

cause fuelto expand.

•Fillfueltank outdoorswithextreme care.Neverfill fuel

tankindoors.Replacefuel tankcap securelyandwipe

up spilledfuel.

• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a

runningor hot engine.

•Neverstorefuel oredger/trimmerwithfuelinthetank

insidea buildingwhere fumes may reach an open

flame.

•Never operate the edger/trimmer at high transport

speeds on slipperysurfaces. Look behind and use

care when backing.

•Never allow bystandersnear the edger/trimmer.

•Keep childrenand pets awaywhile operating.

•Never operatethe edger/trimmerwithoutgoodvisibil-

ity or light.

•Donot runtheengineindoors. The exhaustfumesare

dangerous (containingCARBON MONOXIDE, an

ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS).

• Take allpossibleprecautionswhen ioaving tbe edger/

trimmer unattended,Stop the engine.

•Do not overload the edger/trimmer capacity by at-

temptingto edge too deep at too fast a rate.

SAFE STORAGE

•Always referto the owner'smanual storagesection

for imporfantdetails if the edger/trimmer is to be

stored for an extended period.

•Neverleavethe edger/trimmerwithfuelinthefueltank

insidea building where ignitionsourcesare present

suchas waterandapace heaters,clothesdryers,and

the like.Allowthe engineto cool before placinginany

enclosure.

• Keep the edger/tdmmer in safe working condition.

Check all fasteners at frequent inte_,als for proper

tightness.

OPERATING SAFETY REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

•Never allowchildrenor young teenagers to operate

the edger/trimmer.Keep them away while it isoper-

ating.Neveraliowadultstooperatethe edger/trimmer

withoutproperinslruction.

•Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during

operationorwhileperforming an adjustmentorrepair

to protectyoureyesfromforeignobjectsthat maybe

thrownfrom the edger/trimmer.

•DOnotputhandsorfeet nearor underrotatingparts.

•Exemiseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcross-

inggraveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhidden

hazardsortraffic.

Exercise cautionto avoid slippingor falling.

Never operate the edger/trimmer wilhout proper

guards, plates,or other safety protectivedevices in

place.

After striking aforeignobject,stopthe engine(motor).

Removethe wire from the spark plug, and keep the

wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

Thoroughly inspectthe edger/trimmer for any dam-

age, and repair the damage before restarting and

operating the edger/trimmer.

If the edger/trimmer should start to vibrate abnor-

mally,stop the engine (motor)and checkimmediately

for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of

trouble.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS-,

ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

•Stop the blade whenever you leave the operating

position.Also, stopthe engine and disconnect the

spark plugwirebefore uncloggingthe bladeandwhen

making any repairs,adjustments,or inspections.

•When cleaning, repairing,or inspecting,shutoffthe

engineandmakecertainallmovingpartshavestopped.

•Never attempt to make any adjustmentswhile the

engine is running (except when specificallyrecom-

mended bythe manufacturer). I

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman Edger/trimmer. It has been designed, engi-

neered and manufacturedto give youthe best possible

dependabilityandperformance.

Shouldyou experienceany problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service

Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained

techniciansandthe proper toolsto serviceor repairthis

unit.

Please readandretainthismanual. The instructionswill

enable you to assemble and maintainyour edger/trim-

mer properly. Alwaysobserve the "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 BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN ASAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product, Contact your nearest Sears Store for details.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSE POWER: 3.5 hp

DISPLACEMENT: 9.52 cu. In.

(156 c.c)

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 2.0 qt.

Unleaded

(Regular)

LUBRICATION: 20 oz.

SAE- 30W

SPARK PLUG :

GAP .030 In.)

Champion

CJ-8 or

Equivalent

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rotes.

•Followa regular schedulein maintaining, caringfor

and using your edger/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 Craftsman Edger/trimmer is maintained, lubricated

and tuned-up accordingto the instructionsinthe owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any

defect in material and workmanship.

Ifthis Craftsman Edger/trimmeris used for commercialor rental purposes, thiswarranty appliesfor only

90 days fromthe date of purchase.

This warranty does not coverthe following:

•Expendable items which become worn duringnormal use, such as spark plugs, etc.

•Repairs necessarybecause of operator 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.

This warranty 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 nearany unimproved

forest-covered,brush-coveredor grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrestermeeting applicablelocalor state laws (if any). If a sparkarrester is used, it should be maintained in effective

workingorder bythe operator.

Inthe stateof Calitorniatheaboveisrequiredby law(Section4442 oflhe Callfomia PublicResourcesCede). Otherslates

may have similarlaws. Federal laws applyon federal lands.A sparkarrester/muffleris availablethroughyour nearest

Sears AuthorizedService Center (See REPAIR PARTS sectionin this manual).

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

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

Adjustments:

Carburetor ................................ 17

Assembly ................................... 6-8

Tools Required ........................... 6

To Assemble ........................... 6-8

Belt:

Removal/Replacement............. 16

Blade:

Replacement....................... 16,17

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

INDEX

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

Index lever ............................... 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

Parts Bag ...................................... 5

Palmer Button........................... 9,10

Product Specifications.................. 3

Repair Parts:

Edger/trimmer.................... 20-27

Engine ............................... 28o31

Safety Rules ................................. 2

Service and Adjustments....... 16-17

Carburetor ............................... 17

V-Belt:

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

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Parts bag contents shown full size

(4) -He= Head Wide Flange

_rews 5/16-18 x 5/8 Inch (8) -Flex Head Loclmule 5/16-18 (2) -Hair Pins

(4) -Hax Head Screws

5/16-18 x 1-1/4 inch (1) • Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.400 Inch

(1) -Hex Head Jam Nut 3/8-16

(1) "3H/1_18_ 3'?lewrich

(1) • .70 Inch long Spacer (left

rear wheel assembly)

(1) - 1.39 Inch long Spacer

(front wheel 8ssembly)

(1) - 112x 3/4 inch

Ratwltsher

(right rear wheel assembly)

1 - Cotter Pin

(2) -11/32 x 11/16 inch

Flatweshers

(front wheel aeaembly)

(1) - 5/16-18 Hex Head Wide

Flange Locknut

Parts packed separately In carton (not shown full size)

€1)- Owner's manual

(1) - Parts Bag

(1) -Control Rod

(1) -Lower Handle

1 - conlelner SAE30 oil

(1) -Upper Handle Assembl)

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

2 - 1/2 inchWrenches (Oradjustablewrenches)

2 - 9/16 inchWrench ( or adjustablewrenches)

2 - AdjustableWrenches

1 - Knife

1-Regular Screwdriver

Figure 1showsthe edger/trimmercompletelyas-

sembled.

Referenceto the rightand lelt hand side of the edger/

trimmeris fromthe operator'spositionbehindthe unit.

TO REMOVE EDGER/TRIMMER

FROM CARTON

•Removethe lower handlefrom the carton.

•Removethe controlrod fromthe carton,

•Removethe upperhandleandpacking materialfrom

the carton.

•Remove wheels, parts bag and packing material

fromthe carton.

•Cul down alltour corners of the carton.

•Removepackingfrom edger/trimmerblade. FIG. 1

ICAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY

GLASSES OR EYE SHIELDS WHILE

ASSEMBLING EDGER/TRIMMER.

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 screws and

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

bag). NOTE: Locknutsshould be onthe insideof

frame as shown in Fig. 2.

I LOWER HANDLE

_le-la x_aINCX 1 %V

HEXHEADWIDE /II

FLANGE SCREWS .5/16-18 _ J I

HEX HEAD

I.'% _" I5118-18XS/81NCH

I/_, _/ HEX HEAD WIDE

I FRAME FLANGE SCREWS

FIG. 2

•Attachthe dght rearwheel to the wheel suppod rod

of the edger/trimmer (See Fig. 2A) with a 1/2 x3/4

inchllatwasherand cotterpin (foundin parts bag).

•Attachthe left rearwheel to the edger/trimmer (See

Fig. 2B) with a 3/8-16 x 1.39 inch shoulder bolt,

spacer (.70 inchlong) and 3/8-16 hex head 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) witha5/1 6-18 x 3.00 inch hex head screw,two

11/32 x 11/16inch flatwashers,onespacer(1.39 inch

long) and a5/16-18 hex head wide flange locknut

(foundin partsbag).

I (VIEW FROM FRONT}

FIG. 2C

FIG. 2A

ASSEMBLY

• Placetheupperhandleonthe lowerhandle(See Fig.

3), alignupperhandleholesinthe lowerhandle, and

secureinplacewithfour (4) 5/16-1B x 1-1/4 inchhex

headscrewsandfour(4) 5/16-18 hex head Iocknuts

(foundinpadsbag). Locknutsshouldbeto the inside

of the two handlesas shown in Fig. 3.

NOTE: Clutchleverislocated onthe lefthand sideofthe

upper handlewhen properlyinstalled.

• Insert one end of the control rod from left to right

throughthe hole In the clutchlever (See Fig.3) and

attach witha hair pin (foundinthe parts bag).

•Placethe clutchlever inthe first depth selection

(Fig. 3) and insertthe other end of the controlrod

throughthe holeinthe quillsupportarm (See Fig.3).

Attachwithhairpin(found in partsbag).

•Movethe clutchleverto rearmost (NEUTRAL) posi-

tion and latchin. See note below.

NOTE: If it is difficultto get the clutch lever into NEU-

TRAL. It maybenecessaryto loosenthefour screwsand

nutsholdingthe lowerhandlesto the frame (See Fig.4).

Pry up(forward)onthe handlesonly enoughto allowthe

clutchleverto lreely enter the NEUTRAL position. Re-

tighten nuts and screws, When the clutch lever is in

NEUTRAL the quill supportarm should be against the

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 controlsbefore startingengine.

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER

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

TRIMMER. Comparethe illustrationswith your edger/trimmerto familiarize yoursolfwith the locationof various

controlsand adjustments. Save this manual forfuture reference.

:H LEVER

FUEL FILL

CAP

CONTROLROD

THROTTLE

CONTROL

LEVER_

MUFFLE

STARTER

HANDLE

INDEX LEVER

BLADE

PRIMER BUTTON

VIEW FROM LEFT OF ENGINE

BLADE

ADJUSTABLE

REAR WHEEL OIL FILL CAP

FIG. 5

ADJUSTABLE

FRONT WHEEL

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control the engine

speed.

PRIMER BU'I-I'ON- Injectsfueldirectlyintothe carbure-

tor manifoldfor faster starts.

STARTER HANDLE - The engineon thisedger/trimmer

is equippedwithan easy pull recoilstarter.

CLUTCH LEVER -Used to start and stopthe blade and

controlthe depth of cut.

INDEX LEVER -Permits adjustmentfrom the edging

(vertical) positionto trimming (horizontal) position. To

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 level edgedtrimmerwhen

edging alonga curb).

ADJUSTABLE FRONT WHEEL- Front wheel is adjust-

ablefromside-to-sidefor balance. Also, can be adjusted

down for curb-hopplng (to level edger/trimmer when

edging along a curb).

OPERATION

IThe operationofthisedger/trimrnercan resultinforeignobjectsbeingthrowninto the

eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Alwayswear safety glassesor eye

shieldswhile operatingthe edger/tdmmer.

We recommendstandardsafetyglassesor Wide VisionSafety Mask forover your

glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER

TO STOP EDGER/TRIMMER

• To stopthe engine, make surethe clutchlever is all

the way beck (or up) and move the throttlecontrol

leverto the STOP position.

CAUTION: THE FRONT WHEEL MUST

BE IN THE EXTREME RIGHT POSITION

TO PREVENT THE BLADE FROM STRIK-

ING WHEEL WHILE IN TRIMMING POSI-

TION.

CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE THE EDGER/ |

TRIMMER UNATFENDED WHILE THE EN-

GINE IS RUNNING. ALWAYS DISEN-

GAGE THE CUTTING BLADE AND STOP

THE ENGINE.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

• Run at full enginespeed duringnormal use,

•Push throttle control lever up to increase speed;

downto decrease speed.

TO USE PRIMER BU'I'I'ON

•Pushprimerbuttonfive (5) times (see Fig.5). Wait

abouttwo (2) secondsbetween each push.

NOTE: Do not use pdmerto restartawarm engineafter

a shortshutdown.

TO USE THE CLUTCH LEVER

•Start the engine and move the clutch leverforward

(or down) to engage the cuttingblade.

•Select the edging depth you need. There are 5

selectionsupto 2-3/4 inches deep.

iMPORTANT: IFVERY DEEP EDGINGIS REQUIRED,

WE RECOMM END THAT A SHALLOW

CUT BE MADE FIRST, THEN C UTSAT

GREATER DEPTHS UNTIL THE

DESIRED DEPTH IS OBTAINED.

TO USE THE INDEX LEVER

(TRIMMING OPERATION)

•Stopthe engineanddisconnectthe spark plugwire

fromthe spark plug.

•Loosenthe knob(See Fig.6) onthe frontwheel arm

and slidethe wheel all the way to the rightside.

•Tightenthe knob securely.

FIG. 6

•Pull the index lever outof its notch (See Fig 7) and

position it inthe notch marked 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.

INDEX LEVER

INDEX LEVER IN THE NOTCH MARKED "90"

FIG. 7

OPERATION

TO USE CURB-HOPPING FEATURE

The adjustablefront and right rear wheelfeature permit

theedger/trimmer to be usedonanunevensurfaco(such

as a curb] as shown In Fig. 8.

•Stopthe engineand disconnectthe sparkplugwire

fromthe sparkplug.

•Loosenthe knobonthe frontwheel arm bracketand

slidethe wheel to the best positionto clearthe 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.

•Loosenthe tee knob on the inside rightrear of the

mainframe that securesthe wheel supportrod (See

Fig. 8).

•Slidethe rearwheel down untilthe edgeritrimmer is

levelwhen the leftwheel ison the curb.

•"13ghtenthe tee knob securely.

•Reconnectthe spark plugwire and startthe engine.

Thedepthofcutedjustment isthe sameasdescribed

inEdging Operation paragraph.

I& CAUTION: KEEP AWAY FROM THE RO- |

TATING BLADE. THE BLADE CAN I

CAUSE INJURY.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS

Allcontrolsshouldbe checkedforproperfunctionbefore

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

before operating. Remove the oil fUicap/dipstickand flit

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/dipsticksecurelyeach time youcheck

the oil level.

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OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

- --)>WARMER

SAE30

Onlyuse highqualitydetergentoil ratedwithAPI service

classificationSG. Select the oirs SAE viscositygrade

accordingto your expectedoperatingtemperature:

NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W30, 10W30,etc.)

improvestartingincoldweather, these multi-viscosityoils

willresultinincreasedoil consumptionwhenused above

32°F. Checkyour engineoil levelmorefrequentlytoavoid

possible enginedamage from runninglowon oil,

TO ADD ENGINE OIL

•Place the edger/trimmer on a level surface.

•Remove the oilfill cap (Fig. 9),

•Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual.

FIG. 8

OPERATION

CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE

AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN

HANDLING OR STORING IT. DO NOT

FILL FUEL TANK WHILE EDGER/TRIMMER IS

RUNNING, HOT, OR WHEN 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

OF FUEL.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 BE USED AS A

FUEL FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES;

THEREFORE, OONOT USE GASOLINE FOR ANY

OTHER PURPOSE. SINCE MANY CHILDREN 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 oilafter the first 2 operatinghoursand every

25 operatinghoursthereafter.

FILL GAS:

Fillthe fuel tank (See Fig. 9) with clean, trosh,unleaded

grads automotivegasoSne. Be sure that the container

youpourthe gasoitnefromis clean andfree fromdustor

other foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be

stale from longperiods of storage in the container.

WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcohol blended

fuels(calledgasoholorusingmethanol)can attractmois-

ture which leads to separation and formation of acids

duringstorage.Acidicgas can damagethe fuelsystemof

an enginewhileinstorage.Toavoidengineproblems,the

fuel systemshouldbe emptiedbefore storageof 30 days

orlonger,Drainfueltank,start engineand letitrununtilfuel

linesand carburetorare empty. Use fresh fuel next sea-

son. See Storage Instructionsfor additionalinformation.

Never use engineor carburetor cleaner productsin the

fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.

OPERATION

TO START THE ENGINE

Before startingthe engine, be sure you have read and

understoodallthe instructionson the precedingpages.

The edger/trimmer is equippedwith a recoilstarter.The

operationofthe engineiscontrolledbythethrottlecontrol

lever,

•Pull the clutchlever all the way back (or up) to the

rearmosthole to raise and disengage the blade.

•Movethe throtttecontrol lever(See Fig.5)tothe RUN

position.

•Pushpdmerbuttonfive (5) times (see Fig.5). Wait

about two (2) seconds between each push.

NOTE: Do notuse pdmerlo restarta warm engine 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

while holdingthe stader handle.

NOTE: If enginefailsto start after three (3) pulls,push

primerbuttontwo (2) times and pull starterrope again.

•Whenthe enginestarts.Pushthrottlecontrolleverup

to increasespeed;down to decrease speed. Run at

full engine speed duringnormaluse.

NOTE: The cutting blade speed is controlled by the

enginespeed. TO reduce the cuttingblade speed, push

downonthe throttlecontrol lever. To increase the blade

speed, push the throttlecontrol lever up.

•To stopthe engine, make surethe clutchlever is all

the way back (or up) and move the throttlecontrol

leverto the STOP position.

iiiiiACAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN-

DOORS OR IN APOORLY 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

Edgingis best performedwhen conditions are dry. If

the soilistoowet, dirtbecomespackedinandaround

the blade causing premature belt wear and de-

creased perlormanoe.

•If dirt does become packed around the blade, stop

the engine, removethe sparkplugwire, and remove

the packeddebrisbefore continuing to edge.

•If very deep edgingis required,we recommendthat

ashallowcutbe madefirst,thencutsatgreaterdepth

untilthe desired depth is obtained.

•Unilorm edging can be performed when the blade

guideridesonandagainstthe surfacewhichyouare

edging.

•Edging can be customizedbyvaryingthe numberof

passes and by the distance your blade is from lhe

surfaceyou are edging.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE

CHECK LIST SERVICE RECORD

FILLIN DATES

ASYOU COMPLETE

REGULARSERVICE

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 Engine Oil

Replace AirCleaner Filter

Check Spark Plug

Check Drive Belt

TbghtanAll So'ews and Nuts

Check BladeWear/Damage

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Thewarrantyonthisedger/trimmerdoesnotcoveritems

that have been subjectedto operator abuse or negli-

gence. To receive full value from the warranty, the

operator mustmaintain the edger/trimmeras instructed

inthismanual. The followingMaintenance Check LIStis

supplied to assist the operator properly maintain the

edger/trimmer.

LUBRICATION

EDGER/TRIMMER

•Applylightmachineoil after each 25 hoursof use to

all movingparts, particularlythe wheels.

ENGINE

•The oil inthe crankcasemust be changed alter the

first2 hoursof operationanclafter each 25 hoursof

use therealter.

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 detergentoil ratedwith API service

classificationSG. Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade

accordingto your expectedoperatingtemperature:

NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W30, 10W30, etc.)

improvestartingincoldweather, these multi-viscosityoils

will resultin increasedoil consumption when used above

32°F. Checkyourengineoillevelmorofrequentlyto avoid

pessPoleenginedamage fromrunninglow on oil.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

• Disconnectthe spark plug wire from the spark plug.

•Removethe oildrain plug(See Fig. 10) anddrainthe

oil into a flat pan.

• After draining all the oil, reinstall the oil drain plug

securely.

NOTE: The oil will drain more freely when the engine is

warm.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Removethe oilfill cap (see Fig.9).

•Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual,

•Reinstallthe oil tillcap and tightensecurely.

NOTE: The quill assembly bearings are factory sealed

andwill requireno lubrication.

• Reconnectthe spark plugwire on the sparkplug.

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 the to,owing:

•Disconnectthe sparkplugwire fromthe sparkplug.

•Turnthe cover (See Fig. 11)to the left (counterclock-

wise) andremovethe coverand the airfilterfromthe

flange,

Discardthe airfilter.

Clean the cover and the flange thoroughly.

Insertthe new air filter intothe cover.

Pushthe coverfirmlyagainstthe flange andturn itto

the right(clockwise)asfar as it will go (See Fig, 11.

Be surethe retainersare lucked around the flange.

Reconnectthe spark plugwire.

CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE

WITHOUT THE AIR CLEANER 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

ENGINE THROUGH THE CARBURETOR.

A DAMAGED AIR CLEANER, OR ONE

THAT IS CLOGGED WITH DUSTOR DIRT

SHOULD BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.

TO REMOVE

FLANGE

SLOT

FILTER

RETAINER

COVER

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 dirt from entering into the engine.

Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or

burnedorifthe pomelainiscracked.Cleanthe sparkplug

by carefully scrapingthe electrodes(donot sandblast or

use awire brush),Be surethesparkplugiscleanandfree

of foreign material.Checkthe electrodesgapwitha wire

feeler gauge and reset to .035 it necessary. If a new

sparkplugisneeded, refertothe Engine Operation and

Maintenance manualforthe proper replacement spark

plug.

Beforereinstallingthe sparkplug,coatthethreads lightly

with graphiteor lightoil to insureeasy removal,Tighten

the spark plugfirmly intothe engine. If a torquewrench

is available, torquethe spark plugto 15 foot- pounds.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE I

AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG

WIRE BEFORE MAKING ANY REPAIRS

TO THE EDGER/TRIMMER.

V-BELT REPLACEMENT

Your edger/trimmerisequippedwithaV-belt made of a

specialcompound.If the belt becomes worn or breaks,

replaceit withan original equipment belt as shownin

the Repair Parts sectionof thismanual.NEVER USE A

SUBSTITUTE,

• Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefrom the sparkplug.

•Pull the clutch lever back (or up) to release the

tensionfrom the belt.

Removethe two topscrews fromthe enginepulley

cover (See Fig. 12) and remove the cover.

NOTE: Make sureyoudo notlosethe spaceronthe 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

screw and swingthe belt guideaway fromthe belt.

•Removethetwo (2) screwsfromthe beifguard(See

Fig. 13). Remove the belt guard.

•Carefully,spread open the front belt guide enough

to allow beltto be removed fromquill pulley.

•Removethe beltfromthe engineand quillassembly

pulleysand installthe new bell in reverse order of

removal.

•Installand securefront beltguard.

• Secure the beltguide loosenedearlier.

•Reinstallthe enginepulleycoverandreconnectthe

sparkplugwire.

BLADE REPLACEMENT

The cuttingblade is subjectto wear anddamage suchas

nicksanddents.Thiswill notgenerallyaffectitsfunction.

This blade is speciallydesigned to not requiresharpen-

ing. DO NOT A'I-I'EMPT TO SHARPEN THIS BLADE.

The blade is reversible. It the nicks and dents are

excessive,removethe blade,turn itaroundandreinstall.

This willprovideafreshcutiingedge. Ifwornordamaged

the blade shouldbe replaced.

&CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING OR

TIGHTENING THE 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.

ACAUTION: 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

COVER

SCREWS

ENGINE

PULLEY

REAR

FRONT BELT

SCREW GUIDE

FIG. 12

BELT

SCREWS

FIG. 13

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO replace the blade, do the following:

•Disconnect the sparkplug wire.

•Removethe 1/2-20 Iocknut (See Fig. 14) secudng

the blade to the drive shaft,

•Removethe blade,

•installthe new blade and reinstall nut.Tighten the

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:

•Close the highspeed adjustingscrew by hand.

•Do notover-tighten.

•Then openit 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns.

•Startthe engineand let it warm up,

•Setthe throttlecontrolto RUN. Adjustthe highspeed

adjustingscrew In untilthe engine speed or sound

alters. Adjustthe screw out until the erKJinespeed

sound alters. Note the differencebetween the two

limitsandsetthe Screwinthe middleofthe range,

•Iftheenginetendsto stallunderloadornot accelerste

fromlowspeedto highspeedproperly,adjustthe high

speed screw out in 1/8 turn increments until the

problemis resolved.

•Let the engine run undisturbedfor 30 seconds be-

tween eachsettingto allow the engineto reactto the

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

8CREW

"_(Cloee finger tight only)

FIG. 15

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.

•Inspect the edger for worn or damaged parts and

tightenall loose hardware.

•Oilallpointsdescitbedinthe LubrlcaUon paragraph

in the Customer Responsibilities section of this

manual.

•Store the edger in a 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: 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 LEADS TO SEPARATION AND

FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAM-

AGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN EN-

GINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

To preventenginedamage ( ifedger isnotusedformore

than 30 days) follow the steps below.

To remove gasoline,run the 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 ASAFE PLACE. SEE WARN-

ING ABOVE.

Store the edger inthe wheels-down,operatingposi-

tion. If the edger is stored in any other position, oil

fromthe crankcasecould enterthe cylinder,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.Then cover

the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray.

Next, rotatethe engine by pullingthe startertwo or

three times. Finally, reinstallspark plug and attach

spark plugwire.

TROUBLE

Difficult starting

Engine runs erratic

Cuffing blade fails to

turn

Blade falls to cut

properly

Excessive vibration

TROUBLE SHOOTING

CAUSE

Stale fuel

Defectivespark plug

Cloggedfuelfilter

Blockedfuel line or empty fuel tank

Carburetoroutof adjustment

Fouled sparkplug

Clogged aircleaner

Jammed due to foreign object

Looseblade

DefectiveV-belt

Defectivequill bearings

Damaged or worn blade

Loose parts

CORRECTION

Drainfuel tank. Fillwithfreshfuel.

Clean and re-gap sparkplug.

ill

Replace fuel filter.

Clean fuel line; check gas tank.

Have carburetoradjusted.

Clean and adjust gap.

Tap clean or replace aircleaner.

Clear obstruction,

Tighten blade retainingnut.

Replace the V-belt.

Replace the bearings.

Reverse blade or replace blade.

Stop engine immediately;tightenall bolts.If

vibrationcontinues,take the unit intothe

nearest SEARS Service Center.

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