MTD 25B-554K799 Owner's manual

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25B-554K799
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Operator's Manual
CRRFr MRN
EDGER/TRENCHER
Model No. 247.762461
CAUTION" Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and operating
instructions.
o SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY
o OPERATION
o MAINTENANCE
o ESPANOL
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo. 769-09515
(December9,2013)
WarrantyStatement.............................. Page2
SafetyInstructions............................ Pages3-5
Assembly..................................... Pages6-8
Operation................................... Pages9-10
ServiceandMaintenance.................... Pages11-13
Off-SeasonStorage.............................. Page14
Troubleshooting................................ Page15
Espa_ol......................................... Page18
ServiceNumber............................. BackCover
CraftsmanTwoYearFullWarranty
FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwillreceivefree
repairorfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainrepairorreplacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com.
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:
• Expendableitemswhichcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,suchasbelts,filters,sparkplugsoredgingblades.
• Productdamageresultingfromuserattemptsatproductmodificationorrepairorcausedbyproductaccessories.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofaccidentorfailuretooperateormaintaintheproductaccordingtoallsuppliedinstructions.
• Preventativemaintenanceorrepairsnecessaryduetoimproperfuelmixture,contaminatedorstalefuel.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,HoffmanEstates,IL60179
Engine Oil: SAE30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Engine: Briggs & Stratton
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
© Sears Brands, LLC 2
Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,ifnot
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructionsinthismanual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis symbol,HEED
ITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofits constituents,and certainvehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknowntoStateof Californiatocausecancerand
birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.
Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation
practicesinthis manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part oftheoperatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryor death.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsand instructionsin
thismanualandonthemachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
GENERAL OPERATION
Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyinitsentiretybeforeattemptingto
assemblethismachine.Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe
machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperation.Keepthismanualinasafe
placefor futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.
Becompletelyfamiliarwith thecontrolsandtheproperuseofthismachine
beforeoperatingit.
Thismachineisaprecisionpieceofpowerequipment,notaplaything.
Therefore,exerciseextremecautionatalltimes.Yourmachinehasbeen
designedtoperformonejob:toedgelawn.Donotuseitforanyother
purpose.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethismachine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
Onlyresponsibleindividualswhoarefamiliarwith theserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedtousethismachine.
Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,stayinoperatorzone
behindhandlesandkeepchildren,bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75
feetfromlawnedgerwhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
area.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Removeall
stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysandotherforeignobjectswhichcouldbe
trippedoverorpickedupandthrownbytheblade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.
Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthearmsandlegsandsteel-toedshoesare
recommended.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor
lightweight(e.g.canvas)shoes.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineisrunning,except
wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.
Donotput handsorfeetnearrotatingparts.Contactwith therotatingblade
canamputatehandsandfeet.
Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverbypassitsoperation.Doing
so,makesthemachineunsafeandmaycausepersonalinjury.
Neveroperatewithout bladeguard,debrisshieldandbladecontrolhandlein
placeandworking.
Neveroperatewith damagedsafetydevices.Failuretodoso,canresultin
personalinjury.
Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholordrugs.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donottouch.
Neveroperatethismachinewithout goodvisibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirmholdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.
Donotoperatethismachineif it hasbeendroppedordamaged.Return
machinetoyournearestauthorizedservicingdealerforexaminationand
repair.
Donotoperatethismachinewithadamagedorexcessivelyworncutting
blade.
Neverattempttoclearmaterialfromthebladeguardwhiletheengineis
running.Shuttheengineoff,disconnectthesparkplugwireandground
againsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.
Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoedgeattoofastofarate.
Stayalertfor unevensidewalks,terrainetc.Alwayspushslowlyoverrough
surfaces.Donotusethismachineongravelsurfaces.
Donotoperatemachinein rainorwetsoilconditions.
Alwaysoperatemachinefrombehindthehandlesandpositionyourself
wherethedirectlineofsighttocuttingbladeisblockedbyguards.
Alwaysstopenginewhenedgingortrimmingisdelayedorwhen
transportingmachinefromonelocationtoanother.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Stoptheengine,disconnect
sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheenginetopreventunintended
starting.
Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachinebythemanufacturer.
Failuretodoso,canresultinpersonalinjury.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.
CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.
Childrenareoftenattractedto powerequipmentsuchaslawnedgers.Theydonot
understandthedangers.Neverassumethatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsaw
them.
Keepchildrenoutoftheedgingareaandunderwatchfulcareofa
responsibleadultotherthantheoperator.
Bealertandturnlawnedgeroffif achildentersthearea.
Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddownforsmall
children.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe
lawnedger.
Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycansufferburnsfrom
ahotmuffler.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethismachine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe instructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthis manualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
SERVICE
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecareinhandling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable andthevaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjury canoccurwhen gasolineisspilledonyourselforyour
clotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwith aplastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit on
theground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentonatrailer
with aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwith therimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill accumulatein
thearea.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhileengineishotorrunning.Allow
enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neverover-fillfueltank.Toallowforexpansionofthefuel,donotfill above
thebottomofthefueltankneck.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Movemachineto
anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingengine.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainernearanopenflame,sparkorpilot
lightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryerorothergas
appliances.
Toreducefire hazard,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuel-soakeddebris.
Allowmachinetocoolatleast5minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthebladeandall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandground
againsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequentintervalsfor proper
tightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,
worn)Replacebladewiththeoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)
bladeonly,listedinthismanual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand
compromisesafety!"
Lawnedgerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,
anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstight tobesuretheequipmentisinsafe
workingcondition.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug
wireandgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthelawnedgerfor
anydamage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingandoperatingthelawn
edger.
Neverattempttomakeawheeladjustmentwhiletheengineisrunning.
Manycomponentsonyournewedgercanwearwithcontinueduse.For
safetyprotection,frequentlycheckalledgercomponentsandreplace
immediatelywith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)parts
only,listedinthismanual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginal
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand
compromisesafety!"
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeedtheengine.The
governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforusedgas,oil,etc..Improper
disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.
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AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andtheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverageUseful
Lifeofseven(7)years,or70hoursofoperation.AttheendoftheAverage
UsefulLifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyanauthorizedservice
dealertoensurethatall mechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperly
andnotwornexcessively.Failuretodosocanresultinaccidents,injuriesor
death.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,donot modifyengineinanyway. Tampering
with thegovernorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseit to
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting ofengine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS
Engineswhich arecertifiedto complywith CaliforniaandfederalEPA
emissionregulationsforSORE(Sinai[OffRoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowing
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAirinjection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould
not beusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestormeeting applicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
Ifasparkarrestorisused,itshouldbemaintained ineffective workingorder
bytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniathe aboveisrequiredbylaw(Section
4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilar
laws.Federallawsapply onfederallands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethrough yournearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.Call1-800-469-4663for ServiceCenterlocations.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthat mayappearon thisproduct. Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsonthe machinebeforeattempt-
ingto assembleandoperate..
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READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING-- ROTATINGBLADES
Keephands and feet awayfrom rotating blade.
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
WARNING-- HOT SURFACES
Do not touch muffler or adjacent areas.
EYEPROTECTION
Always wear safety glassesor safety goggles when operating this machine.
WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithoutgasolineoroil intheengine.Becertainto
serviceenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedintheOperationsectionbefore
startingorrunningyourmachine.
NOTE:Referencetorightandlefthandsideoftheedgerisobservedfromthe
operatingposition.
Assembly
Handle
Removeanddiscardanypackagingcardboardthatmaybepresentbetweenthe
upperhandleandthelowerhandle.
1. Pivottheupperhandleupwarduntilit snapsintoplace.SeeFigure1.
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Upper BladeControl
Handle
Z-Fitting
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SecuringControlCable
Figure2
Figure1
2. Tightenthehandknobs,whicharelocatedonboththeleftandrightsidesof
thehandle.
Control CableZ-Fitting
Unwrapthecontrolcablefromaroundtheengineandrouteit upthe leftsideofthe
handle.
I. HooktheZendofthe brakecableintothecontrolfromtheoutsideto inside.
SeeFigure2.
Thecablemust beroutedproperlyto avoidcontactwith all sharpedges
andhot surfaces.Suchcontactsdamagethe cableand renderthe controls
inoperative.
1. Pressthestudinsidethesnapfitting intotheholefoundontheleftsideof
theupperhandle,asshowninFigure3.
2. Pushthesnapfitting downonthehandletosecureit intoplace.
Upper
Handle
Figure3
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SecuringBladeDepthControlCable
Unwrapthebladedepthcontrolcableandrouteit uptherightsideofthehandle.
1. Pullthedepthcontrolleveroutofthefirstpositionofthedepthcontrol
bracket.
2. Pushleverallthewayforward.
3. Releaseleverintolastpositionofbracket.
4. HooktheZendofthedepthcontrolcableintotheholeonthedepthcontrol
leverasshownin Figure4.
Starter Rope
1. Locatetheropeguideandwingknobfoundinthemanualbag.Usingthe
wingknob,securebutdonottightentheropeguidetotherightsideofthe
upperhandleasshownin Figure5.
2. Standbehindtheedgerandholdthebladecontrolagainsttheupperhandle.
3. Gentlypullthestarterropeoutoftheengine.
TheedgerbladeWiLLrotatewhen thestarter ropeispulled.
flOTE:Thestarterropewill notpulloutoftheengineunlessthe blade
control(refertoFigure5)isdepressedagainsttheupperhandle.
4. Slipthestarterropethroughthetopoftheropeguide.Tightenthewing
knobwhichsecurestheropeguidetothe upperhandle.
Adjustments
BevelAdjustment
1. Theangleoftheedgerbladecanbeadjustedbyplacingthebevel
adjustmentleverinoneofthreepositionsforedging.SeeFigure6.
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Figure4
Figure5
Figure6
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Depth Control Lever
RecoilStarter
Primer
Curb Height
Adjustment Lever
Figure7
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Befamiliarwithallthecontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto
stopthemachineanddisengageitquickly.
BladeControl
Locatedontheupperhandle,thebladecontrolmustbedepressedagainstthe
upperhandleinordertooperatetheedger.Releasingthebladecontrolstopsthe
engineandtheedgerblade.
Thisbladecontrolisasafety device.Neverattempt to bypassitsoperation.
CurbHeightAdjustmentLever
Thecurbheightadjustmentleverisfoundonthe rearportionoftheedger.When
placedinanapplicablenotch,it aidsinstabilizingtheedgerwhileedginggrass
alongacurb.
BladeDepthControl Lever
Thebladedepthcontrolleverislocatedontherightsideoftheupperhandle.Itis
usedtocontrolthedepthofthecut.Thefurtherforwardthebladedepthcontrol
leverismoved,thedeeperintothesoiltheedgerbladewill cut.
BevelAdjustmentLever
Thebeveladjustmentleverislocatedonthefront, leftportionoftheedger,behind
theedgerblade.Itisusedtovarytheangleoftheedgerbladebetweenoneofthree
positionsforedging/trenchingor bevelededging.
RecoilStarter
Therecoilstarterisusedtostarttheengine.
Primer
Theprimerisusedtopumpgasintothecarburetorandaidinstartingtheengine.
Useit tostartacoldengine,butdonotuseitto restartawarmengineafterashort
shutdown.
MeetsANSISafety Standards
CraftsmanEdgersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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Besurenooneotherthantheoperatorisstanding nearthe lawnmower
while starting engineoroperatingmower.Neverrunengineindoorsor
inenclosed,poorlyventilated areas.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.Keephands,feet, hairand loose
clothingawayfromanymovingpartsonengineandJawnmower.
ToStart Engine
1. MovethebladedepthcontrolleverbacktotheSTARTpositioninthe
adjacent(top)notch.
2. Pushtheprimerthreetimes.SeeFigure8.Donotprimeto restartawarm
engine.
NOTE:Ifyoupushtheprimertoomanytimes,excessivefuelwill floodthe
carburetorandtheenginewill bedifficulttostart.
3. Standingbehindtheedger,depressthebladecontrolandholdit againstthe
upperhandlewithyourlefthand.
Thisbladecontrolmechanismisasafety device.Neverattempt to bypass
itsoperation.
4. Withyourrighthand,grasprecoilstarterhandleandpullropeslowlyuntil
resistanceisfelt,thenpullwith arapid,continuous,full armstroke.See
Figure8.Keepingafirm griponthestartercordhandle,letthe roperewind
slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Lettheroperewindeachtimeslowly.
Keepafirm griponthecordhandleandmaintain sufficient backward
tensiononthe cordatall timesto preventrapidstartercordretraction
(kickback).Rapidretractioncanpull armandhandtoward the engine
fasterthanyoucanletgo,and resultinbrokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprains.
ToStop Engine
1. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineandblade.
Edging
Rotatingcutting blademaythrow objectscausingpersonalinjury.Keep
areaclearof bystandersanddo notoperatewithout guardsinplace.
Donotlowerbladeif bladeisoverconcrete,asphalt,rocksorthe like. Blade
canstrikesupportingsurface,resultingin personalinjury or property
damage.
Tobeginedging,proceedasfollows:
1. Moveedgertoanareatobeedged,makingsurethattheleft rearwheelison
ahardsurfaceandthebladeisovertheareatobecut.SeeFigure9.
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Figure8
Figure9
2. Withthebladecontrolsqueezedagainstthe handlein theoperating
position,makea passalongareatobeedgedbeforeproceedingtothenext
notch.Thefurtherforwardthatthebladedepthcontrolleverismoved,the
deeperor lowerthebladewill cutintotheground.Severalpassesmaybe
necessarytoobtainthedesireddepthofcut.Donotlowerblademorethan
onedepthnotchatatimewithout makingapass.
3. Forbestresults,proceedslowlyalongthe pathbeingedged.Slowlymove
edgerbackandforththroughcuttingarea,againmakingsureto keepthe
leftrearwheelonthehardsurfaceandthebladeinthecuttingpath,closeto
butnottouchingtheedgeofthehardsurface.
4. Onceyouhavefinishededgingselectedarea,raisethebladedepthcontrol
leverbackintotheSTARTposition,movetothenextareatobeedged,and
proceedagainfromstep1.
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EdgingAlongACurb
Therightrearwheeloftheedgercanbeloweredintooneoffivepositionstoease
thetaskofedgingalongacurb.Toadjusttheheightofcurbwheel,proceedas
follows:
Lowertherightrearwheelbymovingthecurbheightadjustmentlever
slightlytotheleft.SeeFigure10.
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CurbHeight ",,
Adjustment "
Lever
Figure10
2. Pivottherightrearwheelintoanapplicablepositioninrelationtotheheight
ofthecurbtobeedgedalong.
3. Releasethecurbheightadjustmentlevertolockthewheelinposition.
Beveling
Inordertoachieveabevellededge,setthebeveladjustmentlever(referto
AssemblySection)in thefirst (left hand)orthird(righthand)notchtoplacethe
edgerbladein positionforbeveling.SeeFigure11.
Right-HandPosition
; .....
Left-HandPosition
Trenching
Youcanutilizetheedger'soptionaltrenchingfeatureinordertocreateawider
cuttingpathforsuchthingsaslayingwirefor landscapelighting.
Disconnectthe sparkplugwire andgroundagainstthe enginebefore
performing the following steps.
Theedger bladeissharp.Wearleatherwork glovesto protectyourhands
whenworkingaroundtheedgerblade.
Usetwowrenches(onewrenchtopreventhexboltheadfromspinningand
theothertounthreadtheflangenut)to removeflangenutthatsecures
edgerblade,leavingthe edgerbladeinplace.SeeFigure12.
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Additional
EdgerBlade
EdgerBlade
FlangeNut
FlatWasher
Figure12
2. Installtheflatwasherandadditionaledgerbladesuppliedwith your
machine.SeeFigure12.
3. Securewiththeflangenutremovedearlier.Useatorquewrenchtotighten
theflangenuttobetween37foot-lbs,and50foot-lbs.
NOTE:Makecertainthatdrivebeltisseatedcorrectlyonbladespindleandthatit
isridingsmoothlyonspindlesheaves(seeFigure16)andisnotpinchedbetween
them.Repeatfirstthreestepsif beltispinched.
Figure11
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
EachUse
Beforeperforminganytype ofmaintenance/service,disengageall controls
andstoptheengine.Wait until all movingpartshavecometo acomplete
stop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.
1stMonthor5hours
Annuallyor25hours
Annuallyor50hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
1. Engineoillevel
2. Looseormissinghardware
3. Aircleaner
4. Unitandengine
1. Engineoil
1. Aircleanerf
2. Controllinkages/pivotsandwheels
1. Engineoilff
1. Sparkplug
2. AirCleaner
1. Fuelsystem
Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice
guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterortoscheduleservice,
callthefollowingtollfreenumber:l-888-331-4569.
1. Check
2. Tightenorreplace
3. Check
4. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Lubewith lightoil
1. Change
1. Replace
2. Replace
1. Runengineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel,or
addstabilizertoafull tankoffreshfuelprior
tostorage.
Cleanmoreoftenunderdustyconditionsorwhenairbornedebrisispresent.Replaceaircleanerifverydirty.
ff Changeoilevery25hourswhenoperatingtheengineunderheavyloadorinhightemperatures.
Alwaysstopengine,allow enginetocool,disconnectsparkplugwire, and
groundagainstenginebeforeperforming anytype ofmaintenanceonyour
machine.
6enerai Recommendations
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforminganymaintenance.
Thewarrantyonthisedger/trencherdoesnotcoveritemsthathavebeen
subjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence.Toreceivefull valuefrom
warranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas
instructedhere.
Changingofengine-governedspeedwill voidenginewarranty.
Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedatleastonceeachseason.
Periodicallycheckallfastenersandmakesurethesearetight.
EngineCare
RefertotheEngineOperator'sManualpackedwithyourmowerforadetailed
descriptionofallengine-relatedservicespecifications.
CleanEngine
Dailyorbeforeeveryuse,deangrass,chafforaccumulateddebrisfrom
engine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.Keepareaaroundand
behindmufflerfreeofanycombustibledebris.
Keepingenginecleanallowsairmovementaroundengine.
Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleantoreducetheriskofoverheatingand
ignitionofaccumulateddebris.
Donotusewaterto cleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system.Useabrushordry cloth.
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Lubrication f
Wheels
Lubricatethewheelsandbearingsatleastonceaseasonwith alightoil.Alsoifthe
wheelsareremovedforanyreason,lubricatethesurfaceoftheaxleboltandthe
innersurfaceofthewheelwith lightoil.
PivotPoints
Lubricatethepivotpointsonthebladecontrol,bladedepthcontrollever,theblade
adjustmentlever,andcurbheightadjustmentleverwith lightoil atleastoncea
season.
Bearing Block
Lubricatethebearingblockevery25hoursor atleastonceaseason.Simplyapply
oilateachendofthecoverplate.SeeFigure13.
EdgerBladeCare
Theedgerbladeissharp.Wearleatherworkglovesto protectyourhands
whenworkingaroundthe edgerblade.
Periodicallyinspectthebladeforcracks,especiallyifyoustrikeaforeignobject.
Replacewhennecessary.Followthestepsbelowforbladeservice.
1. Disconnectsparkplugbootfromsparkplug.
2. Usetwowrenches(onewrenchtopreventthehexboltheadfromspinning
andtheothertoremovetheflangenut)toremovetheedgerblade.Referto
Figure14.
3. Removeanddiscardtheedgerbladebutretaintheflangenutandflat
washer.
Installtheflat washer,replacementedgerblade,andflangenutremoved
earlier.Usea torquewrenchtotightentheflangenutto between37foot-
Ibs.and50foot-lbs.
NOTE:Makecertainthat thedrivebeltisseatedcorrectlyontheblade
spindleandthatitisridingsmoothlyonthespindlesheaves(seeFigure16)
andisnotpinchedbetweenthem.Repeatthefirst threestepsifthebeltis
pinched.
Lubricate
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Figure13
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FlatWasher
FlangeNut
Figure14
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BeltReplacement
NOTE:Toaidin reassembly,notetheorientationofthedrivebeltonthetwoidler
pulleysandtheengineflywheelpulleypriortoperformingthefollowingsteps.
RefertoFigure15.
Theedgerdrivebeltissubjecttowearandshouldbereplacedif anysignsof
cracking,shreddingorrottingarepresent.Toreplacethe belt,proceedasfollows:
1. Workinginfrontoftheedger,loosentheflangelocknutontopofframe,
allowingtheidlerpulleyassemblytopivotslightlyoutfromtheframe.See
Figure15.
2. Withyourotherhand,carefullyreachundertherearoftheedgerandremove
thebeltfromaroundtheengineflywheelpulley.SeeFigure15.
3. Removethespindlesheavesbeltguardbyremovingthetwoself-tapping
screwswhichsecureit tothebladeplateassembly.SeeFigure16.
4. Carefullyremovethebeltfromoffof thepulleys,againmakingsuretonote
theorientationofthebelt.Discardthe belt.SeeFigure16.
5. Workingfromthefrontoftheedger,placethebeltontothespindlesheaves,
routeit backontothetopandbottomidlerpulleys,andthenplaceit onto
theengineflywheelpulley.
NOTE:Makecertainthat the"V" sideofthe beltisseatedintothetop pulley
andtheflatsideofthebeltisseatedintothebottompulley.SeeFigure16.
6. Reinstallthespindlesheavesbeltguardwith theselftappingscrews
removedearlier.
Makecertainthat thedrivebeltisontheengineflywheelpulleyandidler
pulleys,andretightentheflangelocknutonthetopoftheframe.
NOTE:Makecertainthat thedrivebeltisseatedcorrectlyandthatit isriding
smoothlyonthespindlesheavesandisnotpinchedbetweenthem.Repeat
thefirstthreestepsif thebeltispinched.
Neveroperatethe edgerwithout the spindlesheavesbelt guardinplace.
Belt6uard
Figure15
/:7 SpindleSheave
..............................................TopP#_ .......................Bottom Pulley
EngineFlywheelPulley
J
Figure16
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Neverstoreedgerwith fuel intank indoorsor inpoorlyventilated areas
wherefuelfumesmayreachanopenflame,spark,or pilot light asona
furnace,waterheater,clothesdryer,or gasappliance.
PreparingTheEngine
Forenginesstoredover30days:
Topreventgumfromforminginfuelsystemoroncarburetorparts,run
engineuntilit stopsfromlackoffueloraddagasolineadditivetothegas
inthetank.Ifyouuseagasadditive,runtheenginefor severalminutesto
circulatetheadditivethroughthecarburetor--afterwhichtheengineand
fuelcanbestoredupto24months.
Whileengineisstillwarm,changetheoil.
Cleanengineofsurfacedebris.
PreparingTheEdger
Cleanandlubricateedgerthoroughlyasdescribedinthelubrication
instructions.
Donotuseapressurewasherorgardenhosetocleanyourunit.
Coatedgerbladewith chassisgreasetopreventrusting.
Referto PreparingtheEngineforcorrectenginestorageinstructions.
Storeedgerinadry,cleanarea.Donotstorenexttocorrosivematerials,such
asfertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentinapoorlyventilatedormetalstorage
shed,careshouldbetakento rust-prooftheequipment.Usingalightoil orsilicone,
coattheequipment,especiallycablesandallmovingpartsofyouredgerbefore
storage.
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Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand grounditagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting. Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,
disengageall controlsandstopthe engine.Waituntil aHmovingparts
havecometoacompletestop.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operation
orwhineperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs.
Thissectionaddressesminorserviceissues.Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenterortoscheduleservice,callthe following toll free number:1-888-
331-4569.
EngineFailstostart
Enginerunserratic
1. Bladecontroldisengaged.
2. Sparkplugbootdisconnected.
3. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel.
4. Enginenotprimed@equippedwith primer).
5. Faultysparkplug.
6. Engineflooded.
7. Blockedfuelline.
1. Sparkplugbootloose.
2. Stalefuel.
3. Ventingascapplugged.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.
5. Dirtyaircleaner.
6. Blockedfuelline.
Engineoverheats 1. Engineoillevellow.
2. Airflow restricted.
Occasionalskips(hesitates) 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose.
Idlespoorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faulty,orgaptoowide.
2. Dirtyaircleaner.
1. Engagebladecontrol.
2. Connectwiretosparkboot.
3. Filltankwithdean,freshgasoline.
4. PrimeengineasinstructedintheOperationsection.
5. Clean,adjustgap,orreplace.
6. Waitafewminutestorestart.
7. ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCentertohavefuelline
cleaned.
1. Connectandtightensparkplugboot.
2. Filltankwithdean,freshgasoline.
3. Clearvent.
4. Runengineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel.Refillwithfreshfuel.
5. RefertoAirCleanerMaintenanceinEngineManualincluded
withthemower.
6. ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCentertohavefuelline
cleaned.
1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoil.
2. Cleanareaaroundandontopofengine.
1. Adjustgap.RefertoSparkPluginMaintenancesectionofEngine
Manua/inlcludedwiththemower.
1. Resetgaporreplacesparkplug.
2. RefertoAirCleanerMaintenanceinEngineManualincluded
withthemower.
Excessivevibration 1. Edgerbladebentordamaged. 1. Replaceblade.
2. Bladespindlebentordamaged. 2. ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCentertohaveunitinspected.
Drive-beltSlips 1. Beltwornorstretched. 1. Replacedrivebelt.SeeBeltReplacementinServiceand
Maintenancesection.
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(ThispageapplicableintheU.S.A.andCanadaonly.)
Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears),the California Air ResourcesBoard (CARB)
and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U,S, EPA)
EmissionControl System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)
EMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYCOVERAGEISAPPLICABLETOCERTIFIEDENGINES ANDTOCERTIFIEDMODELYEAR1997ANDLATERENGINESWHICHAREPURCHASEDAND
PURCHASEDINCALIFORNIAIN19%ANDTHEREAFTER,WHICHAREUSEDINCALIFORNIA,USEDELSEWHEREINTHEUNITEDSTATES(ANDAFTERJANUARY1,2001INCANADA).
California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement
TheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB),U.S.EPAandSearsarepleasedtoexplainthe
EmissionControlSystemWarrantyonyourmodelyear2000andlatersmalloff-road
engine(SORE).InCalifornia,newsmalloff-roadenginesmustbedesigned,builtand
equippedtomeettheState'sstringentanti-smogstandards.Elsewhereinthe United
States,newnon-road,spark-ignitionenginescertifiedfor modelyear1997andlater
mustmeetsimilarstandardssetforthbythe U.S.EPA.Searsmustwarranttheemission
controlsystemonyourengineforthe periodsoftime listedbelow,providedtherehas
beennoabuse,neglector impropermaintenanceofyoursmalloff-roadengine.Your
emissioncontrolsystemincludespartssuchasthecarburetor,aircleaner,ignition
system,mufflerandcatalyticconverter.Alsoincludedmaybeconnectorsandother
emissionrelatedassemblies.Whereawarrantableconditionexists,Searswill repair
yoursmalloff-roadengineatnocosttoyouincludingdiagnosis,partsandlabor.
Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage
Smalloff-roadenginesarewarrantedrelativetoemissioncontrolpartsdefectsfora
periodofoneyear,subjecttoprovisionssetforthbelow.Ifanycoveredpartonyour
Owner's Warranty
Asthesmalloff-roadengineowner,youareresponsiblefortheperformanceofthe
requiredmaintenancelistedinyourOperatingandMaintenanceInstructions.Sears
recommendsthatyouretainallyourreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyoursmall
off-roadengine,butSearscannotdenywarrantysolelyforthelackofreceiptsorfor
yourfailuretoensuretheperformanceofallscheduledmaintenance.Asthesmall
off-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethatSearsmaydenyyouwarranty
coverageifyoursmalloff-roadengineoraparthasfailedduetoabuse,neglect,
Sears Emission Control Defects
ThefollowingarespecificprovisionsrelativetoyourEmissionControlDefectsWarranty
Coverage.ItisinadditiontotheSearsenginewarrantyfor non-regulatedenginesfound
intheOperatingandMaintenanceInstructions.
1. WarrantedParts
Coverageunderthiswarrantyextendsonlytothepartslistedbelow(the
emissioncontrolsystemsparts)totheextentthesepartswerepresentonthe
enginepurchased.
a. FueIMeteringSystem
• Coldstartenrichmentsystem
• Carburetorandinternalparts
• FuelPump
b. AirlnductionSystem
• Aircleaner
• Intakemanifold
c. IgnitionSystem
• Sparkplug(s)
• Magnetoignitionsystem
d. CatalystSystem
• Catalyticconverter
• Exhaustmanifold
• Airinjectionsystemorpulsevalve
e. MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystems
• Vacuum,temperature,position,timesensitivevalvesandswitches
• Connectorsandassemblies
2. LengthofCoverage
Searswarrantstotheinitialownerandeachsubsequentpurchaserthat the
WarrantedPartsshallbefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipwhich
causedthefailureoftheWarrantedPartsforaperiodofoneyearfromthedate
theengineisdeliveredtoaretailpurchaser.
engineisdefective,thepartwill berepairedorreplacedbySears.
Responsibilities
impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications.Youareresponsibleforpresenting
yoursmalloff-roadenginetoanAuthorizedSearsServiceDealerassoonasaproblem
exists.Theundisputedwarrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedinareasonableamount
oftime,nottoexceed30days.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantyrights
andresponsibilities,youshouldcontactaSearsServiceRepresentativeat1-800-469-
4663.Theemissionwarrantyisa defectswarranty.Defectsarejudgedonnormalengine
performance.Thewarrantyisnotrelatedtoanin-useemissiontest.
Warranty Provisions
3. NoCharge
RepairorreplacementofanyWarrantedPartwill beperformedatnochargeto
theowner,includingdiagnosticlaborwhichleadstothedeterminationthata
WarrantedPartisdefective,if thediagnosticworkisperformedatanAuthorized
SearsServiceDealer.Foremissionswarrantyservicecontactyournearest
AuthorizedSearsServiceDealeraslistedinthe"YellowPages"under"Engines,
Gasoline,""GasolineEngines,""LawnMowers,"orsimilarcategory.
4. ClaimsandCoverageExclusions
Warrantyclaimsshallbefiledin accordancewiththeprovisionsoftheSears
EngineWarrantyPolicy.Warrantycoverageshallbeexcludedforfailuresof
WarrantedPartswhicharenotoriginalSearspartsor becauseofabuse,neglect
orimpropermaintenanceassetforth intheSearsEngineWarrantyPolicy.Sears
isnotliabletocoverfailuresofWarrantedPartscausedbytheuseofadd-on,
non-original,ormodifiedparts.
5. Maintenance
AnyWarrantedPartwhichisnotscheduledforreplacementasrequired
maintenanceorwhichisscheduledonlyforregularinspectiontotheeffectof
"repairorreplaceasnecessary"shallbewarrantedastodefectsforthewarranty
period.AnyWarrantedPartwhichisscheduledfor replacementasrequired
maintenanceshallbewarrantedasto defectsonlyfortheperiodoftimeup
tothefirstscheduledreplacementforthat part.Anyreplacementpartthatis
equivalentin performanceanddurabilitymaybeusedin theperformanceof
anymaintenanceorrepairs.Theownerisresponsibleforthe performanceof
all requiredmaintenance,asdefinedintheSearsOperatingandMaintenance
Instructions.
ConsequentialCoverage
Coveragehereundershallextendtothefailureofanyenginecomponentscaused
bythefailureofanyWarrantedPartstillunderwarranty.
IntheUSAandCanada,a24hourhotline,1-800-469-4663,hasamenuofpre-recordedmessagesofferingyouenginemaintenanceinformation.
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GDOC-100188Rev.B
Congratulationsonmakingasmartpurchase.YournewCraftsman®productisdesignedandmanufacturedforyearsof
dependableoperation.Butlikeallproducts,it mayrequirerepairfromtimetotime.That'swhenhavingaRepairProtection
Agreementcansaveyoumoneyandaggravation.
Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement_includes:
[] Expertservicebyour10,000professionalrepairspecialists
[] Unlimitedserviceand nocharge forpartsandlaboronallcoveredrepairs
[] Productreplacementupto $1500ifyourcoveredproductcan'tbefixed
[] Discountof 25%fromregularpriceofserviceandrelatedinstalledpartsnotcoveredbytheagreement;also,25%off
regularpriceofpreventivemaintenancecheck
[] Fasthelpby phone- wecallitRapidResolution- phonesupportfromaSearsrepresentative.Thinkofusasa"talking
owner'smanual."
OnceyoupurchasetheRepairProtectionAgreement,asimplephonecallisallthatit takesforyoutoscheduleservice.You
cancallanytimedayornight,orscheduleaserviceappointmentonline.
TheRepairProtectionAgreementisarisk-freepurchase.Ifyoucancelforanyreasonduringtheproductwarrantyperiod,
wewill provideafull refund.Or,aproratedrefundanytimeaftertheproductwarrantyperiodexpires.PurchaseyourRepair
ProtectionAgreementtoday!
Somelimitations and exclusionsapply. Forpricesand additional informationinthe U.S.A.call 1-800-827-6655.
_Coveragein Canadavariesonsomeitems.Forfull detailscall SearsCanadaat 1-800-361-6665.
SearsInstallationService
ForSearsprofessionalinstallationofhomeappliances,garagedooropeners,waterheaters,andothermajorhomeitems,in
theU.S.A.orCanadacall1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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Declaraci6n de garantia .............................. 18
Instrucciones de seguridad ........................ 19-22
Montaje .......................................... 23-25
Operaci6n ........................................ 26-27
Servicio y Mantenimiento ......................... 28-30
Almacenamiento fuera de temporada ................ 31
Solud6n de problemas ............................ 32-33
Numero de servicio .................. Cubierta posterior
GARANT[ACOMPLETACRAFTSMANPORDOSANOS
PORDOSANOSapartirdelafechadelacompra,esteproductoest_garantizadopordefectosenlosmaterialesylamanodeobra.
Losproductosdefectuososser_nreparadossincostooreemplazadossincostosilareparaci6nnoest_disponible.
Paraobtenerinformaci6nsobreelalcancedelagarantiaysolicitarlareparaci6noelreemplazo,visiteelsitioWeb:www.craftsman.com.
EstagarantiacubreONICAMENTElosdefectosenlosmaterialesyenlamanodeobra.EstagarantiaNOcubre:
• Articulosdeduraci6nlimitadaquepuedendesgastarsebajocondicionesnormalesdeusoduranteelperiododegarantia,talescomo,correas,filtrosde
aire,bujiasdeencendido,ylascuchillasdelabordeadora.
• Productodahosresultantesdelosintentosdelusuariodemodificaci6ndelproducto,reparaci6nocausadosporaccesoriosdeproductos.
• ReparacionesnecesariasdebidoalaccidenteopornooperaromantenerelproductosegOnlasinstruccionesprovistas.
• Mantenimientopreventivooreparacionesnecesariasdebidoamezcladecombustibleimpropia,combustiblecontaminadooahejo.
LapresentegarantiaseanulasiseutilizaesteproductoalgunavezparaprestarservicioscomercialesosiseIoalquilaaotrapersona.
Estagarantialeotorgaderechoslegalesespecificos,peroustedpodriagozardeotrosderechosenraz6ndesulugarderesidencia.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,HoffmanEstates,IL60179
Aceite del motor: SAE 30
Combustible: Gasolina sin plomo
Motor: Briggs & Stratton
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Lapresendadeestesimboloindicaquesetrata deinstrucdones
importantesdeseguridadquesedebenrespetarparaevitar poneren
peligrosuseguridadpersonaly/o materialy ladeotraspersonas.Leaysiga
todaslasinstrucdonesdeestemanualantesde ponerenfundonamiento
estam_quina.Sinorespetaestasinstrucdonespodriaprovocarlesiones
personales.Cuandoyeaestesimbolo,ipresteatend6n alaadvertenda!
PROPOSICION 65 DE CALiFORNiA
Elescapede[ motordeesteproducto,algunosdesuscomponentesy
algunoscomponentesdelvehkulo contieneno liberansustandasquimkas
queelestadodeCaliforniaconsideraquepuedenprodudrc_ncer,defectos
denadmiento uotrosproblemasreproductivos.
Estam_quinafue construidaparasetoperadadeacuerdoconlasreglas
deseguridadcontenidasen estemanual.AIigualqueconcualquiertipo
deequipomotorizado,undescuidooerrorporpartedeloperadorpuede
produdr lesionesgraves.Estam_quinaescapazdeamputar manosy pies
y dearrojarobjetoscongranfuerza.Deno respetarlasinstruccionesde
seguridadsiguientessepuedenproducirlesionesgraveso la muerte.
Su responsabilidad--Restrinja e[usodeestam_quinamotorizada
alaspersonasquelean,comprendany respetenlasadvertendase
instrucdonesqueaparecenenestemanualyen lam_quina.
iGUARDEESTASINSTRUCCIONES!
CAPACITACI(SN
Leaconatenci6ntodaslasinstruccionescontenidasenestemanualantes
deintentarensamblarestam_quina.Lea,comprenday respetetodaslas
instrucdonesquefiguranenlam_quinayenelolosmanualesantesde
hacerlafundonar.Guardeestemanualenunlugarseguroparaconsultas
futurasyperi6dicas,asicomoparasolicitarrepuestos.
Antesdeoperaresteequipo,familiarkesetotalmenteconloscontrolesyel
usocorrectodelmismo.
Estam_quinaesunaunidaddeequipomotorizadodepredsi6n,noun
juguete.PorIotanto,tengamuchocuidadoentodomomento.Estam_quina
fuediseffadapararealizarunatarea:bordearelc6sped.Nolautilicepara
ningunotrofin.
Nopermitanuncaquelosnifiosmenoresde14afiosutilicenestam_quina.
Losnifiosde14afiosenadelantedebenleeryentenderlasinstrucciones
deoperad6ny normasdeseguridadcontenidasenestemanual,yenla
m_quinaydebenserentrenadosysupervisadosporunadulto.
S61osedebepermitirusarestam_quinaaindividuosresponsablesy
familiarizadosconsusreglasdeseguridad.
Paraayudaraevitarelcontactoconlacuchillaounalesi6nporunobjeto
arrojado,mant_ngaseenlazonadeloperadordetr_sdelasmanijasy
mantengaalosnifios,observadores,ayudantesymascotasapartadosal
menos25metrosdelabordeadoradec_spedmientrasest_enoperaci6n.
Detengalam_quinasialguienentraenlazona.
PREPARATWOS
inspecdoneminuciosamenteel_readondeutiJizar_elequipo.Retiretodas
Jaspiedras,palos,JJantas,huesos,juguetesyotrosobjetosextrafiosque
podrianhacertropezarycaeroserrecogidosyarrojadosporJaacci6ndeJas
cuchillas.Losobjetosarrojadosporlam_quinapuedenproducirlesiones
graves.
Paraprotegerselosojosutilicesiempreanteojosoantiparrasdeseguridad
mientrasoperaJam_quinaomientrasJaajustaorepara.Losobjetos
arrojadosquerebotanpuedenproducirlesionesocularesgraves.
UtiJicezapatosdetrabajoresistentes,desueJafuerte,asicomopantaJones
ycamisasajustados.SerecomiendavestircamisaypantaJ6nparacubrir
brazosypiernasyusarzapatosconpunteradeacero.Nuncaopereesta
m_quinadescaJzo,consandaJias,zapatosresbaJososoJivianos(porej.de
Jona).
Nuncaintenterealizarajustesmientraselmotorest_enmarchaexceptoen
loscasosespedficamenterecomendadosenelmanualdeloperador.
Manejo seguro de la gasolina
Paraevitarlesionespersonalesodafiosmaterialesseasumamentecuidadosoal
manipularlagasolina.Lagasolinaessumamenteinflamableysusvaporespueden
causarexplosiones.Sisederramagasolinaendmaosobrelaropasepuedelesionar
gravementeyaquesepuedeincendiar.L_veselapiely c_mNesederopade
inmediato.
Utilices61orecipientesparagasolinaautorizados.
NuncaIlenelosreciplentesenelinteriordeunvehkuloocami6nocajade
remolqueconrecubrimientopl_stico.Coloquesiemprelosrecipientesenel
pisoy lejosdelvehkuloantesderealizarlacarga.
Retireelequipoagasolinadelcami6noremolquey II_neloenel piso.Siesto
noesposible,Ileneelequipoenunremolqueconuncontenedorport_til,en
vezdehacerloconunaboquilladispensadoradegasolina.
MantengalaboquilladeIlenadoencontactoconelbordedeldep6sito
decombustibleoconlaaberturadelredpienteentodomomento,hasta
terminarlacarga.Noutiliceundispositivodeboquilladeapertura/cierre.
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Apaguetodoslosdgarrillos,dgarros,pipasyotrasfuentesdecombusti6n.
Nuncacarguecombustibleenlam_iquinaeninterioresporquelosvapores
inflamablespodrianacumularseenel_irea.
Nuncasaquelatapadelagasolinaniagreguecombustiblemientraselmotor
est_icalienteoenmarcha.DejequeelmotorseenfrieporIomenosdos
minutosantesdevolveracargarcombustible.
Nuncalleneenexcesoeldep6sitodecombustible.Lleneeltanqueano
m_isdeI/2pulgadapordebajodelabasedelcuellodeltap6ndecarga,para
permitirlaexpansi6ndelcombustible.
Vuelvaacolocarlatapadelagasolinayajustelabien.
Limpieel combustiblequesehayaderramadosobreelmotoryelequipo.
Trasladelam_iquinaaotrazona.Espere5minutosantesdeencenderel
motor.
Nuncaalmacenela m_quinaoelrecipientedecombustiblecercadellama
expuesta,chispasoaparatosconpilotocomopotejemplo,calentadoresde
agua,calefactores,hornos,secadoresderopau otrosaparatosagas.
Parareducirel riesgodeincendiomantengalabordeadoradecdsped
limpiadepasto,hojasy delaacumulad6ndeotrosdesechos.Limpielos
derramesdeaceiteocombustibleysaquetodoslosresiduosembebidosde
combustible.
Dejequela bordeadoradec6spedseenfriednco(5)minutosporIomenos
antesdealmacenarla.
FUNCIONAMIENTO
NocoloquelasmanosnilospiescercadelaspiezasgiratorJas.Elcontactocon
lacuchillagiratoriapuedeprodudrlaamputad6ndemanosypies.
Elmecanismodecontroldelacuchillaesundispositivodeseguridad.Nunca
evitesufundonamiento.SiIohace,lam_quinasetornapeligrosay puede
causarlesionespersonales.
Nuncahagafundonarlabordeadorasinusarelprotectordelacuchilla,el
escudocontraescombrosyla manijadecontroldelacuchillaenel lugar
correspondienteyenfundonamiento.
Nuncaoperelabordeadorasilosdispositivosdeseguridadest_ndaffados.Si
noIohace,puedenprodudrselesionespersonales.
Nuncaenciendael motorenespacioscerradosoenunazonaconpoca
ventilad6n.Elescapedelmotorcontienemon6xidodecarbono,ungas
inodoroyletal.
Noutilicelam_quinabajolainfluenciadelalcohololasdrogas.
Elsilendadoryelmotorsecalientanypuedencausarquemaduras.Nolos
toque.
Nuncaopereestam_quinasinbuenavisibilidado fluminad6n.Siempredebe
estarsegurodequeest_bienafirmadoysujetandofirmementelasmanijas.
Camine,nuncacorra.
Noopereestam_quinasisehacaidooest_da_ada.Regreselam_quina
alserviciot_cnicodesudistribuidorautorizadom_scercanoparaquela
examineylarepare.
Nohagafundonarlam_quinasilacuchilladecorteest_da_adao
excesivamentedesgastada.
Nuncaintentesacarmaterialdelprotectordelacuchillasielmotorest_en
funcionamiento.Apagueel motor,desconecteelcabledelabujiay p6ngalo
demaneraquehagamasacontrael motorparaevitarqueseencienda
accidentalmente.
Nosobrecarguelacapacidaddelam_quinatratandodebordearauna
velocidaddemasiador_pida.
Mantdngasealertaparaadvertirlaexistendadeacerasoterrenodesparejos,
etc.Siempreempujelentamentesobrelassuperficies_speras.Noutiliceesta
m_quinasobrepedregullo.
Nooperelam_quinabajolaIluviao encondicionesdesueloht_medo.
Siemprehagafuncionarlam_quinadesdedetr_sdelasmanijasycol6quese
demodoquelalineadevistadirectahacialacuchilladecortequede
bloqueadaporlosprotectores.
Siempredetengaelmotorcuandoelbordeadoorecorteseveandemorados
ocuandoest_trasladandolam_quinadeunlugaraotro.
Nuncadejelam_quinaenfuncionamientosinvigilanda.Detengael motor,
desconecteelcabledelabujiayp6ngalodemaneraquehagamasacontrael
motorparaevitarqueseenciendaaccidentalmente.
Utilicesolamentepiezasyaccesoriosmanufacturadosparaestam_quinapor
elfabricante.SinoIohace,puedenprodudrselesionespersonales.
Sisepresentansituadonesquenoest_nprevistasenestemanual,sea
cuidadosoyuseel sentidocomt_n.P6ngaseencontactoconAsistendaal
Clienteparasolicitarayudao elnombredeldistribuidordeserviciom_s
cercanoasudomicilio.
NINOS
Puedenocurriraccidentestr_gicossieloperadornoest_atentoala
presenciadeni_os.PotIogeneral,losni_ossesientenatraidosporequipos
motorizadostalescomolasbordeadorasdec_sped.Noentiendenlosriesgos
nilospeligros.Nuncaasumaquelosni_ospermanecer_nenelmismolugar
dondelosvioporultimavez.
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unadultoresponsableadem_sdeloperador.
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MTD 25B-554K799 Owner's manual

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Brand
MTD
Model
25B-554K799
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Edgers
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Owner's manual
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