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Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment SEA____RS, ROEBUCK Pa_ No 30B408B 9 INCH- 2.5 HORSEPOWER EDGER • Assembly ° Operation • Maintenance ° Service and Adjustments ° Repair Parts AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
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 open flamen OPERATING SAFETY...
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Always refer to the owner's 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 present such as water and space ctothes dryers, and the like.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman 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..
ASSEMBLY ..OPERATION ... _ ... CONTENTS OF SHIPPING 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 CONTENTS...
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FIG_ 1 ASSE qlll, l,ii,i 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 WHILE shoulder bolt and 3/8-16 hex wide flange lock nut SAFETY (found in parts bag),,...
• 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°...
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KNOW YOUR EDGER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY Compare the illustrations with your edger to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjust- ments Save this manual for future reference, FUEL STARTER HANDLE OIL FILL SEARS EDGER conforms to ttie safety standards of the Underwriters Laboraties Inc...
GEROUS TO INHALE, AS WELL AS BEING EX- PLOSIVE. OPERATION The operation of this edger can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the edger.
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If any adjustments are required, see the Adjustments/ Repairs section of this manual damaged, replace SEARS Store or Service Center for proper originat parts, CONTAINS as shown in the Repairs Parts section of this manual. ODORLESS Make repairs as instructed...
RECORD FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Sears SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent may be used as an acceptable substitute. Reinstall the oil fill cap and tighten securely. Reconnect the spark plug wire on the spark plug...
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i i i ll,i i,,,i,,i ii ,i ,, IIMI AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE Replace the filter once a year; more often under dusty or dirty conditions. DO NOT attempt to clean or oil the air filter. To install a new air filter, do the following: Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plugo Turn the cover (See Fig, 9) to the left (counterclock- wise) and remove the cover and the air filter from the...
CAUTION: ALWAYS AND DISCONNECT WIRE BEFORE MAKING ANY REPAIRS TO THE EDGER. V-BELT REPLACEMENT Your edger is equipped with a V-bett made of a special compoun& If the belt becomes worn or breaks, replace it with an original equipment Repair Parts section of this manual. NEVER USE A SUBSTITUTE.
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However, if adjustments are required, we recommend that you contact a competent repairman such as at a SEARS Service Center. If you feel that you are competent to make the carburetor adjust- ments, do the following: Turn the high-speed adjustment needle (see Fig.
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Tap dean or replace air c{eaner, Clear obstruction Tighten blade retaining nut. Replace the V-belt Replace the bearings Reverse blade or replace blade Stop engine immediateJy; tighten all bolts vibration continues, take the unit into the nearest SEARS Service Center...
CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, • • iii L Jii JLui,,_Jil_ To prevent engine damage ( if edger is not used for more than 30 days) follow the steps below° ENGINE STORAGE Gasoline must be removed or treated to prevent gum deposits...
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CRAFTSMAN 9"- 2.5 H.P. EDGER 536.797510 NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS Use of service/ replacement parts other than original parts may void your warranty Page Ref No 5 On Page 20 ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ABE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE...
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CRAFTSMAN 9" - 2.5 H.P. EDGER 536.797510 REF. PART NO. PART NAME 32689 Engine Pulley 102580 Set Screw, 5/16-18 x 1/4 In 313011 Screw and Washer Assembly 309448 Belt Guide 312165 Engine, Craftsman 4-Cycle Model No 143 804082 412281 Spring Pin...
* PART DESCRIPTION "Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians_oProfessional specifically trained on Sears Products, having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you.