3.8 Horsepower 9 Inch EDGERIBEVEL CUT Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Table of Contents Warranty Safety Rules Contents of Shipping Carton Assembly Operation Maintenance 2 2 2-3 4 4-5 6-10 10-12 Service and Adjustments 12-13 14 Storage 15 Troubleshooting Edger Repair Parts 16-19 Engine Repair Parts 20-23 24-37 Spanish(EspaRo1) Parts Orderinq/Service Back Cover LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Edger is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship. If this Craftsman Edger is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover the following: Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, etc. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNINGTHE CRAFTSMAN EDGER TO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTEWDEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THlS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THlS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 , A A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It meansATTENTION!!! Become alertll! Your safety is involved. CAUTION: disconnect spark footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. plug wire and place wire where it cannot Keep the area Of Operation 'Iear Of all contact spark plug to prevent accidental persons, particularly small children and starting when setting-up, transporting, pets. adjusting or making repairs. Thoroughly inspect the area where the IMPORTANT: Safety standards require Edger is to be used and remove all operator presence controls to minimize the foreign objects. risk of injury. Your Edger is equipped with F U E sAFETY ~ such controls. Do not attempt to defeat the Handle fuel with care; it is highly flamfunction of the operator presence control mable. under any circumstances. Use an approved container. BEFORE USE Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat Read the owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and of the engine andlor sun can cause fuel to expand. the proper use of the Edger. Know how to Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. stop the edger and disengage the Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel controls quickly. Do not operate the Edger without tank cap securely and wipe up spilled wearing adequate outer garments. Wear fuel. 2 ! 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 may reach an open flame. OPERATING SAFETY Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the Edger. Keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the Edger without proper instruction. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the Edger. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Never operate the Edger without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place. Never operate the Edger at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. Never allow bystanders near the Edger. Keep children and pets away while operating. Never operate the Edger without good visibility or light. Do not run the engine indoors. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS. Take all possible precautions when leaving the Edger unattended. Stop the engine. Do not overload the Edger capacity by attempting to edge too deep at too fast a rate. Never store the Edger with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. Keep the Edger in safe working condition. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness. REPAIWADJUSTMENTSSAFETY After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor). Remove the wire from the spark plug, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the Edger for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating it. If Edger should start to vibrate abnormally, stop engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Stop the blade whenever you leave the operating position. Also, disconnect the spark plug wire before unclogging the blade and when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except when specifically recommended by the manufacturer. I , WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-coveredor grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California the spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arresterlmuffler is available through your nearest Craftsman Authorized Service Center (See ENGINE REPAIR PARTS section in this manual). A WARNING: , SAFE STORAGE Always refer to the owner's manual instructions for important details if the Edger is to be stored for an extended period. Contents of Parts Bag (shown full size) 1 Owner's Manual (not shown) - (2) Hair Pins - Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size) f a P (1) -Control Rod 3 1 - Container SAE30 Oil(20 ounces) 1 Parts Bag (not shown) - A CAUTION: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while assembling Edger. The figure to the right shows the Edger completely assembled. References to the right or left hand side of the Edger are from the viewpoint of the operator's position behind the unit. TO REMOVE EDGER FROM CARTON Remove the control rod, bottle of oil and parts bag from carton. Cut down all four corners of the carton. Remove packing material on front and rear of unit. Leave packing material on bottom of unit until control rod is assembled. This will help keep the front wheel in a stable position to allow for easier assembly of control rod. ,,XP ......: .,... ::. ... TO ASSEMBLE THE EDGER Loosen T-knobs before pivoting the upper handle upward being careful not to pinch or pull the engine control wire, until the handles align, then tighten T-knobs. T-knobs should be to the outside of the handles as shown in second figure. T-Kn Insert one end of the control rod from right to left through the hole in the front wheel bracket. Attach with hairpin found in parts bag. See figure below. To attach the recoil starter rope to the rope guide, twist the rope through the rope guide mounted on the right side of the handle. \ Starter Rope Rope Gui e % Push down on handle to tilt unit back. Insert the other end of the control rod from right to left through the hole in the depth control lever. Attach with hairpin found in parts bag. See figure below. Depth control lever should be in forward most selection slot for transport and starting. See figure below. Remove bottom packing material. J CHECKLIST Before you operate your new Edger, to ensure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product, please review the following checklist: J All assembly instructions have been completed. J No remaining loose parts in carton. J All fasteners have been properly installed and tightened. While learning how to use your Edger, pay extra attention to the following important items: JJ Engine oil is at proper level. JJ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular Unleaded gasoline. JJ Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operate controls before starting engine. KNOW YOUR EDGER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EDGER. Compare the illustrations with your EDGER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. De~th Fast Slow Q Stop Primer Button 1 9 Throttle Control - Used to control the engine speed. Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into the carburetor manifold for faster starts. Starter Handle -The engine on this edger is equipped with an easy pull recoil starter. Depth Control Lever - Controls the depth of the blade. Blade Guard Used to prevent stones or other material from being thrown at the operator. Engine Control Lever - Must be held back to allow engine to start and run. Index Lever - Permits adjustment from the edging (vertical) position to beveling (45") position. To change position, pull the index lever and rotate the quill assembly to the desired angle or position. TO USE THE ENGINE CONTROL LEVER Pull the engine control lever back with your left hand and hold it in contact with the upper handle cross tube to allow engine to start and run. See next figure. Release the engine control lever to stop the engine. NOTE: If engine continues to run after lever is released, use the stop @ position on the throttle control to stop the engine. See your Craftsman Service Center to correct the engine control lever problem. CAUTION: Always stop the engine and make sure all parts have stopped whenever leaving the operator's position or when cleaning, replacing or inspecting the Edger. - A A WARNING:or being started. Keep Blade is rotating when engine is running hands and feet away from blade to prevent injury. Control A WARNING:inThe operation ofbeing this Edger can result foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the Edger. We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your glasses. TO STOP EDGER Make sure the depth control lever is all the way forward and release engine control lever. There is a @ STOP position on the throttle control lever in case of a failure with the engine control lever. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator position. CAUTION: Never leave the Edger unattended while the engine is running. Always raise the cutting blade and stop the engine. HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER TO USE THROITLE CONTROL Run at full engine speed during normal use. Push throttle control lever forward to increase speed; back to decrease speed. Pulling the throttle control lever all the way back will stop @ the engine. Push primer button l-rfive times. See page 6 figure for location. Wait about two secondsbetweeneachpush. NOTE: Do not use primer button to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. * A TO USE PRIMER BUlTON *L TO USE THE DEPTH CONTROL LEVER Position your Edger in desired edging location before operating. Start the engine and move the depth control lever back to lower the cutting blade. Select the edging depth you need. There are 3 selections up to approximately 2 inches deep. IMPORTANT: If very deep edging is required, we recommend that a shallow cut be made first, then cut at greater depths until the desired depth is obtained. TO USE THE BEVEL CUT FEATURE Bevel edging reduces the need to edge as often creating a type of trench along your sidewalk, driveway and etc. Move the index lever to the bevel cut position and secure index lever in the slot. Prior to starting the engine, line the Edger up as if you were going to bevel cut and move the depth control lever down to test the blade location. Return the depth control lever to the forward slot of the adjustm ...