Craftsman 536.772400 Instructions d'exploitation

3.5 Horsepower9 InchEDGERMODEL NO.536.772400Caution:Read and follow all Safetyand Operating Instructions beforefirst use of this product.SEARS, ROEBUC

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR EDGERREAD THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE theEdger.Tofamiliarize yourselfwiththe locationof the con

OPERATIONHOW TO STOP THE EDGER1. Move theclutch lever backto the DIS-ENGAGED position.Then, movethethrottle control to the STOP position.See Figure7.A

OPERATIONHOW TO USE THE INDEX LEVER1. Stopthe engineand disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthe sparkplug.2. Loosen the front wheel knob shown inFigure 10.

OPERATIONHOW TO USE THE CURB-HOPPING FEATUREBecause the front wheel and the dght rear wheal until the front wheel is level withwheel are adjustable, t

OPERATIONHOW TO STOP THE ENGINETo stop the engine, move the clutch lever allthe way back to the DISENGAGED poeition.Then, push the throffie control le

OPERATIONEDGING TIPS• Edging is best performed when cor_liUo_sare dry. If the soil is to wet, dirt becomespacked around the blade causing prema-ture b

MAINTENANCECUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESSERVICERECORDSFillin datesasyou Before Every Every Beforecompleteregular Each tO 25 Each Before SERVICEservice, us

MAINTENANCELUBRICATIONAftereach 25 hours,applya smallamountofengineoil to all movingparts,particularlythewheels.How To Change The Engine OIIChange the

MAINTENANCESPARK PLUGCheckthe spark plug every25 hoops.Re-place the spark plug ifthe electrodesarepitted,bumed,orifthe pomelainis cracked.Make sure th

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO REMOVE THE BELTThe beltmadeof a specialcompound.Ifthebeltbecomeswom orbreaks,replacethebeltwithan odglnalequipmentbelt.4.

TABLE OF CONTENTSWARRANTY STATEMENTSAFETY RULESINTERNATIONAL SYMBOLSASSEMBLYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 19S TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 22

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTHOW TO REPLACE THE BLADEThe bladeis subjectto wear and damage,suchas nicksanddents.This willnotgener-allyaffectitsfunction,The b

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTORAGEA ARNING: Never store theEdgor indoors with fuel In thefuel tank. Never store In an en-closed, poorly ventilated area whe

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHARTTROUBLEEngine difficult to startorEngine runs ermticellyorEngine will not run st fullspeedEngine smokesexcesaivelyCutting blade

ASAFETY RULESSafe Operation Pmctlcee for Edger.WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out Important safety precaul_ons,It means: "Attention! Beco

SAFETY RULESSafe Storage• Nways refer tothe owner'smanualinstruc-tionsforimportantdetailsifthe Edgeristobe storedforan extendedperiod.• Neverstor

SAFETY RULESINTERNATIONAL SYMBOLSIMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup-plied with the product. Before

ASSEMBLYASSEMBLYParts Packed Separately In Carton1 - Owner's Manual(notshown)1 - ContainerOf Oil1 - Hair Pin1 - Hair Pin1- Container of OilA WARN

ASSEMBLYHOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE1. Loosenthe knobs and raisethe upperhandletothe uprightposltlon.SeeFigure2. Allowthe control rodto swingfreely.2. &quo

ASSEMBLYHOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINEFill With OIIThis Edger wasshippedwitha 20 ouncecontainerof SAE30 motoroil.Addthis oiltothe enginebeforeoperating.Tof

ASSEMBLYCHECKUSTForthe bestperforrnenoeand satisfactionfromthis qualityproduct,pleasemvlawthefollowingchecklistbeforeyouoperatetheEdger:.P" All a