Craftsman 536.797571 Owner's Manual

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.536.797571Caution:Read and FollowAll Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis EquipmentCRAFTSMRN 3.5 HORSEPOWER9 IN

OPERATIONIThe operationofthisedger/trimrnercan resultinforeignobjectsbeingthrowninto theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Alwayswear safety

OPERATIONTO USE CURB-HOPPING FEATUREThe adjustablefront and right rear wheelfeature permittheedger/trimmer to be usedonanunevensurfaco(suchas a curb]

OPERATIONCAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLEAND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHENHANDLING OR STORING IT. DO NOTFILL FUEL TANK WHILE EDGER/TRIMMER ISRUNNING, HOT, O

OPERATIONTO START THE ENGINEBefore startingthe engine, be sure you have read andunderstoodallthe instructionson the precedingpages.The edger/trimmer i

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCECHECK LISTSERVICE RECORDFILLIN DATESASYOU COMPLETEREGULARSERVICEBEFORE STORAGEBEGINNING EACH SEASONEVERY 25 HOURS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES• Removethe oilfill cap (see Fig.9).• Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly. Do notoverfill. For approximate capacity see

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE IAND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUGWIRE BEFORE MAKING ANY REPAIRSTO THE EDGER/TRIMMER.V-BELT REPLACE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO replace the blade, do the following:• Disconnect the sparkplug wire.• Removethe 1/2-20 Iocknut (See Fig. 14) secudngthe blad

STORAGE&CAUTION: NEVER STORE YOUREDGER INDOORS OR IN AN EN-CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAIF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANKFUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FL

TROUBLEDifficult startingEngine runs erraticCuffing blade fails toturnBlade falls to cutproperlyExcessive vibrationTROUBLE SHOOTINGCAUSEStale fuelDefe

SAFETY RULES-- CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT/_.C NOTCO.TACTSPARKP'UGTOPREVENTAOC.DENTALSTA.T,NGWHENSETAT,NGu

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsCraftsman Edger/trimmer. It has been designed, engi-neered and manufacturedto give youthe best possibledepe

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 3CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts 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) - Hai

ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY2 - 1/2 inchWrenches (Oradjustablewrenches)2 - 9/16 inchWrench ( or adjustablewrenches)2 - AdjustableWrenches1 - Kn

ASSEMBLYTOASSEMBLE "IHE EDGER/TRIMMERNOTE: Lower handle should be attached first as it isdifficultto attachlower handlewiththe wheels on.Place th

ASSEMBLY• Placetheupperhandleonthe lowerhandle(See Fig.3), alignupperhandleholesinthe lowerhandle, andsecureinplacewithfour (4) 5/16-1B x 1-1/4 inchhe

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR EDGER/TRIMMERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EDGER/TRIMMER. Comparethe illustrationswith your