P Roduct Specifications - Craftsman 536.797540 Owner's Manual

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The operation of this edger can resultin foreign objects being'thmwn int0the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always Wear safety glasses oreye shields
while operating the edger.
We recommend Standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your
glasses,,
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HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER
TO STOP EDGER
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To stop the engine, make sure the clutchlever is all
the way back (or up) and move the throttle control
lever to the STOP position
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CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE THE EDGER I UNATTENDED WHILE THE ENGINE IS i
RUNNING. ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE ! J
CUTTING BLADE AND STOP THE I
ENGINE. , " I
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
O Run at full engine speed during normal user
O. Push throttle control lever up to increase speed;
down to decrease speed,
TO USE PRIMER BUTTON
e Push pdmer button five (5) times (see Fig. 6)o Wait
about two (2) seconds between each push.
NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after
a short shutdown,
TO USE THE CLUTCH LEVER
e Start the engine and move the clutch lever forward
(or down) to engage the cutting blade.
e Select the edging depth you need There are 5
selections up to 2-3/4 inches deep,,
IMPORTANT: IFVERY DEEP EDGING IS REQUIRED,
WE RECOMM EN D THAT A SHALLOW
C[,IT BE MADE FIRST, THEN CUTS AT
GREATER DEPTHS UNTIL THE
DESIRED DEPTH IS OBTAINED
CAUTION; KEEP AWAY FROM THE RO- I
TATING BLADE. THE BLADE CAN
CAUSEiNJURY. " I
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS
Al! controls should be checked for proper func!ionbefore
servicingor starting the engine.
O Move the clutch lever into all six (6) positionsirl the
selectorplate° Make sure the clutch lever snaps into
all six (6) holes, (Fig. 6)
O Return the clutch lever to the rearmost hole in the
selector plate
FILL/ADD OIL:
The engine on this edger was shipped with little or no oi!,
Add oil before you start the engine,
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Only use high quality detergent oi1rated with API service
classification SG Select the"oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature:
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COLDER<< ! - _> WARMER
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5W30 SAE30
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NOTE: Although •multi-Viscosity oits(5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improvestarting in coldweather, these multFviscosity oils
will resuti in increased oilconsumptionwhen used above
32°F Check yourengineoil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil
TO ADD ENGINE OIL
@ Place the edger on a level surface
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Remove the oil fitl cap (Fig 7A)
Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly Do not
overfill. For approximate capacity see PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual
Reinstall the oil fi!l cap and tighten securely.
Check oil before each use. Add if needed
Change oil after the first 2 operating hours and every
25 operating hours thereafter.