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Craftsman 536.797571 Owner's Manual

3.5 horsepower 9 inch edger/trimmer
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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

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 536.797571 CRAFTSMRN Caution: Read and Follow 3.5 HORSEPOWER All Safety Rules 9 INCH and Instructions Before Operating EDGER/TRIMMER This Equipment Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Part No.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT/_. C NOT CO.TACT SPARK P'UG T O PREVENT AOC.DENTAL STA.T,NG WHEN T,NG uP, TRANSPORT,NG. ADJUST,NG OR MAK,.G REPA,RS BEFORE USE • Never operate the edger/trimmer at high transport speeds on slipperysurfaces.

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER/TRIMMER Fortwo years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Edger/trimmer is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up accordingto the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION ..........9-13 SAFETY RULES ........... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ... 16-17 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...... 3 STORAGE ........... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..3,14,15 TROUBLE SHOOTING ....... WARRANTY ..........REPAIR PARTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........ CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK .... 5 (EDGER/TRIMMER) ......

  • Page 5: Parts Bag

    CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts bag contents shown full size (2) - Hair Pins (4) - He= Head Wide Flange (8) - Flex Head Loclmule 5/16-18 _rews 5/16-18 x 5/8 Inch © (4) - Hax Head Screws 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 inch (1) - Hex Head Jam Nut 3/8-16 (1) •...

  • Page 6: Tools Required

    ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 2 - 1/2 inchWrenches (Oradjustablewrenches) 2 - 9/16 inchWrench ( or adjustablewrenches) 2 - AdjustableWrenches 1 - Knife 1 - Regular Screwdriver Figure 1 shows the edger/trimmercompletelyas- sembled. Referenceto the right and lelt hand side of the edger/ trimmeris from the operator'spositionbehindthe unit.

  • Page 7: To Assemble

    ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE "IHE EDGER/TRIMMER • Attachthe left rearwheel to the edger/trimmer (See Fig. 2B) with a 3/8-16 x 1.39 inch shoulder bolt, NOTE: Lower handle should be attached first as it is spacer (.70 inchlong) and 3/8-16 hex head jam nut difficultto attach lower handle with the wheels on.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY • Placetheupper handleon the lowerhandle (See Fig. 3), align upperhandleholesinthe lowerhandle, and secure in placewithfour (4) 5/16-1B x 1-1/4 inchhex head screwsand four(4) 5/16-18 hex head Iocknuts (foundin pads bag). Locknuts shouldbeto the inside of the two handles as shown in Fig. 3. NOTE: Clutchlever islocated on the lefthand sideofthe upper handlewhen properlyinstalled.
  • Page 9 OPERATION KNOW YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EDGER/ TRIMMER. Compare the illustrations with your edger/trimmerto familiarize yoursolfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. :H LEVER CONTROLROD INDEX LEVER BLADE FUEL FILL THROTTLE...
  • Page 10 OPERATION The operationofthis edger/trimrner can resultin foreignobjectsbeingthrowninto the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operatingthe edger/tdmmer. We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER TO STOP EDGER/TRIMMER BE IN THE EXTREME RIGHT POSITION...
  • Page 11 OPERATION TO USE CURB-HOPPING FEATURE TATING BLADE. THE BLADE CAN The adjustablefront and right rear wheel feature permit I& CAUTION: KEEP AWAY FROM THE RO- | CAUSE INJURY. theedger/trimmer to be used on anunevensurfaco(such as a curb] as shown In Fig. 8. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE •...
  • Page 12 OPERATION AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE 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.

  • Page 13: Starting

    OPERATION TO START THE ENGINE iiiii CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN- Before startingthe engine, be sure you have read and DOORS OR IN A POORLY VENTILATED understoodall the instructionson the precedingpages. AREA. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS The edger/trimmer is equippedwith a recoilstarter.The CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS operation ofthe engine iscontrolledbythethrottlecontrol GAS AND DEAOLY GAS.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    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...

  • Page 15: Lubrication

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Remove the 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 tighten securely. NOTE: The quill assembly bearings are factory sealed TO REMOVE and will requireno lubrication.

  • Page 16: Replacement

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT SHARPEN THIS BLADE, YOU COULD AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAUSE DAMAGE TOTHE BLADEWHICH WIRE BEFORE MAKING ANY REPAIRS CAUTION: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE I COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE AND TO THE EDGER/TRIMMER. POSSIBLE USER OR BYSTANDER JURY.

  • Page 17: Carburetor

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO replace the blade, do the following: • Disconnect the spark plug wire. • Removethe 1/2-20 Iocknut (See Fig. 14) secudng TIGHTENING the blade to the drive shaft, • Remove the blade, • installthe new blade and reinstall nut.Tighten the nut securely, •...

  • Page 18: Storage

    Ifyou do notwantto removegasoline,a fuelstabilizer IMPORTANT: A YEARLY CHECKUP OR TUNE-UP (suchas Sears Craftsman fuel stabilizer No. 33500) BY A SEARS SERVICE CENTER IS A may be added to any gasoline left in the tank to GOOD WAY OF ENSURING THAT minimize gum deposits and acids.
  • Page 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Stale fuel Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel. Difficult starting Clean and re-gap spark plug. Defective spark plug Replace fuel filter. Engine runs erratic Clogged fuel filter Clean fuel line; check gas tank. Blockedfuel line or empty fuel tank Have carburetor adjusted.

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