Sears 536.79751 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATiON
PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS
AiJ controls should be checked for proper function before
servicing or starting the engine.
® Move the ciutch lever into all five {5)posf{ions in the
selector píate. Make sure the ciutch lever snaps into
all five (5) holes.fFig. 6)
® Return the clutch lever to the rearmost hole in the
selector plate.
TO START THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, be sure you have read and
understood allthe instructions on the preceding pagesThe
edger is equipped with a recoil starter. The operation of
the engine is coníroíled by the throttle control lever,
® Pull the clutch lever all the way back (or up to the
rearmost hole) to raise and disengage the blade,
® Move the throttle control lever (See Fig. 6) to the
FAST position.
® Move the choke control lever (See Fig 6) to the Full
choke position.
NOTE: A warm engine should not need to be choked.
® To start engine, grasp the starter handle firmly your
e
right hand.
® Hold handle firmly with your left hand.
® Pull up sharply on the recoil starter handle. DO NOT
allow the starter rope to snap back, let it rewind
slowly while holding the starter handle.
NOTE; It will take a few pulls on the starter handle to feed
gas from Ihe fuel tank to the carburetor.
A CAUTION; NEVER RUN THE ENGINE ÎM-
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AREA. ENGiNE EXHAUST CONTAINS
CARBON MONOXIDE AN DDORl FSB
GAS AND DEADLY GAS.
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE
CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING
PARTS ON THE ENGINE OR EDGER.
WARNING - AVOID THE MUFFLER AND
SURROUNDING AREAS (SEE FIG. 6).
TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED 150*’ F.
e When the engine starts, move the throttle control
lever to the FAST position. To increase the engine
speed, push the throttle control lever up. To de­
crease the engine speed push the throttle control
lever down.
NOTE: The cutting blade speed is controlled by the
engine speed. To reduce the cutting blade speed, push
down on the throttle control lever. To increase the blade
speed, push the throttle control lever up.
® To stop the engine, make sure the clutch lever is ail
the way back (or up) and move the throttle control
lever to the STOP position.
EDGING OPERATION
® start the engine and move the clutch lever forward
(or down) to engage the cutting blade.
® Select the edging depth you need. There are 4
selections up to 2-3/4 inches deep.
IMPORTANT: IF VERY DEEP EDGING IS REQUIRED,
WE RECOMMEND THAT A SHALLOW
CUT BE MADE FIRST, THEN CUTS
AT GREATER DEPTHS UNTIL THE
DESIRED DEPTH IS OBTAINED,
IK^^EEIF^ T1"I E E PIR
Always remove the dirt and debris from the edger after
each use. Check for loose or damaged pads after each
use, Tighten any loose fasteners. Check the controls
often to make sure they are functioning properly. See the
Pre-Use Check of Controls paragraph In the Operation
section of this manual.
If any adjustments are required, see Ihe Adjustments/
Repairs section of this manual If any parts are worn or
damaged, replace immediately. Contact the nearest
SEARS Store or Service Centerfor properorlginal parts,
as shown In the Repairs Parts section of this manual,
Make repairs as instructed in Adjustments/Repalrs
section of this manual.
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