Craftsman 536.797400 - Manual (Page 9)

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 in­
dex lever to the bevel cut position and se­
cure 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 con­
trol lever down to test the blade location.
Return the depth control lever to the for­
ward slot of the adjustment bracket to raise
the blade. Start the engine and move the
depth control lever to the desired depth of
cut.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS
All controls should be checked for proper
function before servicing or starting the
engine.
• Move the depth control lever into all four
positions in the selector plate. Make sure
the depth control lever snaps irrto'airfour
holes as shown in figure on page 6; '
• Return the depth control lever to the
forward hole in the selector plate.
FILUADD OIL:
This Edger was shipped with a 20 ounce
container of SAE30 motor oil. This oil must
be added to the engine before operating.
Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and fill the
crankcase to FULL line on dipstick. Your
engine may not require the entire 20
ounces of oil. DO NOT OVERFILL. Tighten
the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you
check the oil level.
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OIL RECOMMENDATIONS ' v ^
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SG. Select
the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to
your expected operating temperature:
32'’F
Colder «--------- — I — — » Warmer
^30 ' 5AP3Ó ^
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold
weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result
in increased oil consumption when used
above 32®F. Check your engine oil level
more frequently to avoid possible engine
damage from running low on oil.
TO ADD ENGINE OIL
• Place the Edger on a level surface.
• Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick as shown
in next figure.
• Fill the engine crankcase, pouring slowly.
DO NOT OVERFILL. For approximate
capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA­
TIONS on page 11 of this manual.
• Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick and
tighten securely. Wipe away excess oil.
• Check oil before each use. Add if
needed.
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
CAUTION: Never fill the gas tank
while the engine is running or hot.
Immediately wipe off any spilled gasoline
before attempting to start the engine.
Fuel Fill Cap
FILL GAS:
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded
grade automotive gasoline. Be sure that
the container you pour the gasoline from is
dean and free from dust or other foreign
particles. Never use gasoline that may be
stale from bng periods of storage in the
container. Reinstall fuel cap.
WARNING: Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using methanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the
fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30
days or tonger. Drain fuel tank, start engine
and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor
are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage Instructions for additional informa­
tion. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma­
nent damage may occur.