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Edger/Trencher
Model No. 247.77246
CAUTION:
Before using this
product,
read this manual and
follow
all safety
rules and operating
instructions.
o SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPArqOL R 32
Sears Brands Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
FormNo.769-04617D
(January 9, 2012)

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  • Page 1 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Before using this PARTS LIST product, read this manual and o ESPArqOL R 32 follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.769-04617D (January 9, 2012)
  • Page 2 FORTWO YEARSfrom the dated purchase,this productis warrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship. D efectiveproductwill receivefree repairor free replacementif repairis unavailable. Forwarranty coveragedetails to obtain repairor replacement, v isit the web site: www.craftsman.com. This warranty covers ONLYdefects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include: •...

  • Page 3: California Proposition

    This machinewas built to be operatedaccordingto the safe opera- This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not tion practicesin this manual.As with any type of powerequipment, followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcan resultin yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual seriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands, beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith toes and feet and throwingdebris.

  • Page 4: Operation

    • Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other sourcesof • Alwaysoperatemachinefrom behindthe handlesand position ignition. yourselfwherethe direct lineof sight to cuttingbladeis blocked by guards. • Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will accumulate in the area. • Alwaysstopenginewhenedging or trimmingis delayedor when transportingmachinefrom one locationto another. • Neverremovegas capor add fuel whileengineis hotor running. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

  • Page 5: Spark Arrestor

    NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS • After strikinga foreignobject, stopthe engine,disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainstthe engine.Thoroughly Engineswhich are certifiedtocomplywith Californiaand federal inspectthe lawnedger for anydamage.Repairthe damage EPAemissionregulations for SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment) are beforestartingand operatingthe lawnedger. certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude Neverattemptto makea wheeladjustment w hilethe engine is the followingemissioncontrol systems:EngineModification (EM), running.
  • Page 6 SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate WARNING m ROTATING BLADES Keephandsand feet awayfrom rotatingblade. • ®...
  • Page 7 NOTE:This machineis shippedWITHOUTGASOLINE or OIL. After settingup the edger,servicethe enginewith gasolineand oil as instructed. NOTE:Reference to rightor left hand sideof the edger is observed from theoperatingposition. ASSEMBLY Handle Removeand discardanypackagingcardboardthat may be present betweenthe upper handleand the lowerhandle. Pivotthe upper handleupwarduntilit snapsinto place.See Figure1.
  • Page 8 Recoil Starter Curb Height Adjustment Lever Primer Figure4 BLADE DEPTH CONTROL LEVER The bladedepthcontrol leveris locatedon the right sideof the upper Be familiarwith all the controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow handle.It is usedto controlthe depthof the cut.The furtherforward to stopthe machineand disengageit quickly. the blade depthcontrol leveris moved,the deeperintothe soil the edger bladewill cut.
  • Page 9 GAS AND OIL FILL-UP IMPORTANT: T his unit isshippedwithoutgasolineor oil in theengine. Be certainto serviceengine with gasolineand oil as instructed i nthis sectionbeforestartingor runningyourmachine. Oil (one 18 ounce bottle shipped with unit) FirstTime Use Removeoil fill dipstick(G). See Figure5. With the moweron levelground,emptyentirecontentsof oil bottle providedintothe engineoil fill (H).

  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE Movethe bladedepthcontrol leverbackto the STARTpositionin theadjacent(top) notch. Whenstartingthe enginefor the firsttime, pushprimerfive times. Forall futurestarts,pushthe primerthreetimes.See Figure6. Do not primeto restarta warm engine. NOTE:If youpushthe primertoo manytimes,excessivefuel will flood thecarburetorand the enginewill be difficultto start. Standingbehindthe edger,depressthe bladecontrolbail and hold it againstthe upperhandlewith your left hand.
  • Page 11 Edging Along A Curb Trenching The right, rearwheelof the edgercan be loweredintoone of five You canutilizethe edger'soptionaltrenchingfeaturein orderto create positionsto easethe taskof edgingalonga curb. Toadjustthe height a widercuttingpathfor such thingsas layingwirefor landscape of curbwheel, proceedas follows: lighting. Lowerthe right,rear wheelby movingthe curb heightadjustment leverslightlyto the left.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.This chart describes serviceguidelinesonly. Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof Before performing anytype ofmaintenance/service, disengage all completedmaintenance tasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service controls and stoptheengine. W aituntilall moving partshavecometo Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears at a completestop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

  • Page 13: Engine Maintenance

    Alwaysstop engine,disconnectspark plugwire, and groundagainst enginebeforeperforming any type of maintenance on yourmachine. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperformingany maintenance. • Thewarrantyon this edger/trencherdoesnotcover itemsthat havebeensubjectedto operatorabuseor negligence. T o receive full valuefrom warranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas instructedhere. • Changingof engine-governed speedwill voidenginewarranty. • All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonceeach season. •...
  • Page 14 Change Engine Oil "" " Gasolineand its vaporsare extremelyflammableand explosive. Fireor explosioncan causesevereburnsor death. Changeengineoil after thefirst five hoursof operation,and everyfifty hoursor once a seasonthereafter. tube, emptyor fuel canleak outand resultin a fire or explosion.Toempty lWhen drainthe oil from the oil fill the fuel tank mustbe the fuel tank, runthe engine untilit stopsfrom lack of fuel.
  • Page 15 LUBRiCATiON EDGER BLADE CARE Wheels Lubricatethe wheelsand bearingsat least oncea seasonwith a light oil. Alsoif the wheelsare removed for any reason,lubricatethe surface of the axlebolt and the inner surfaceof the wheelwith lightoil. Usetwo wrenches(one wrenchto preventthehex bolt headfrom Pivot Points spinningand theotherto removethe flangenut)to removethe Lubricatethe pivot pointson the bladecontrol bail,blade depthcontrol edger blade.Referto Figure16.

  • Page 16: Belt Replacement

    BELT REPLACEMENT Removethe spindlesheavesbelt guardby removing the two self-tappingscrewswhich secureit to the blade plateassembly. NOTE:Toaid in reassembly, n otethe orientationof the drivebelton See Figure18. thetwo idlerpulleysand the engine flywheelpulleypriorto performing thefollowingsteps.Referto Figure17. /ii Spindl e Sheave Theedger drivebelt issubjectto wearand shouldbe replacedif any signsof cracking,shreddingor rottingare present.To replacethebelt, proceedas follows: Workingin front of the edger,loosenthe flangelock nuton topof...
  • Page 17 Neverstoreedger with fuelin tank indoorsor in poorlyventilated areaswherefuelfumes mayreachan open flame,spark,or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE PREPARING THE EDGER Forenginesstoredover30 days: • Cleanand lubricateedgerthoroughlyas describedin the lubrica- tion instructions. Topreventgum from formingin fuel systemor on carburetor parts,run engine untilit stopsfrom lack of fuel or add a gasoline •...

  • Page 18: Need More Help

    Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controlsandstopthe engine.Waituntilall moving partshavecometo a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainst t he engine to Iprevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafetyglassesduringoperation orwhileperforming anyadjustments o r [repairs. Enginefails to start Bladecontroldisengaged. Engagebladecontrol. Sparkplug bootdisconnected. Connectwire to spark boot. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel.
  • Page 20 Craftsman Edger/Trencher B IViodel No. 247.77246 F/z 2_9_ A_/_ 4_ 32 51`` _ 57`` _``7...
  • Page 21 Craftsman Edger/Trencher IViodel No. 247.77246 687-02022 936-0232 WaveWasher.531x .781x .013 Curb HeightAdjustment L ever 687-02585 736-0234 Flat Washer,.385x 1.5x .075 Curb HeightAdjusterPlate 687-02126 736-0258 Flat Washer.385x 1.0x .135t BladePlateAssembly 710-0191 Screw3/8-24 936-04088 Flat Washer.635xl.24x.181 710-0411 Screw3/8-16 936-0452 Bell Washer,.396 x 1.140...
  • Page 22 Craftsman Engine Model No. 10T802=0547=B2 For Craftsman Edger/Trencher Model No. 247.77246 I 48S.ORTB'OOK I 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENTE NGINE 1330R EPAIRM ANUAL © 842 O 524 O 05 ® 562 by 615 @ 464 @ 616/ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET...
  • Page 23 Craftsman Engine Model No. 10T802=0547=B2 For Craftsman Edger/Trencher Model No. 247.77246 241_...
  • Page 24 Craftsman Engine Model No. 10T802=0547=B2 For Craftsman Edger/Trencher Model No. 247.77246 190A (_ 202_ 209_ 745A...
  • Page 25 Craftsman Engine IViodel No. 10T802=0547=B2 For Craftsman Edger/Trencher IVlodel No. 247.77246 1036E MISSIONS LABEL 1211 (__ 1210 @ 68e 1=_ 456 @ 597 _...
  • Page 26 Craftsman Engine Model No. 10T802=0547=B2 For Craftsman Edger/Trencher Model No. 247.77246 792389 Gasket-Intake 590770 CylinderAssembly 691111 Screw (IntakeManifold) 796961 Kit-Bushing/Seal ( MagnetoSide) 692144 Housing-Rewind Starter 299819s Seal-Oil(MagnetoSide) 697316 Rope-Starter 590569 Sump-Engine 691915 Grip-StarterRope 790169 Head-Cylinder 690837 Screw (RewindStarter) _ 698747...
  • Page 27 Craftsman Engine Model No. 10T802=0547=B2 For Craftsman Edger/Trencher Model No. 247.77246 694394 Primer-Carburetor 692040 Dipstick 1036 EmissionsLabel 691876 Seal-Dipstick Tube 691320 Tube-Dipstick 1058 277038 Operator'sManual 692189 Grommet GasketSet-Valve 1095 498526 1210 499901 691417 Screw(Air Cleaner) Pulley/SpringAssembly(Pulley) 698369 Filter-AirCleanerFoam 1211 499901...
  • Page 28 1171_t40 TTIEIMI_ 17712_4 777_ TnIJ1TI51...
  • Page 29 (Thispage applicablein the U.S.A.and Canadaonly.) Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARD) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSIONCONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGEISAPPLICABLE TO CERTI- YEAR 1997AND LATERENGINES WHICHARE PURCHASED AND USED FIEDENGINESPURCHASEDIN CALIFORNIAIN 1995ANDTHEREAF- ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITEDSTATES (ANDAFTERJANUARY1,2001 IN...
  • Page 30 Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands Management Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission...
  • Page 31 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 32 Los productosdefectuososser_.n reparadossin costoo reemplazados sin costosi la reparaci6nno est,. disponiNe. Paraobtener informaci6n sobre el alcance de la garantiay solicitar la reparaci6no el reemplazo, v isiteel sitio Web: www.craftsman.com. Esta garantiacubre 0NICAMENTElos defectos en los materiales y en la mano de obra. Esta garantiaNOcubre: •...
  • Page 33 Esta rnAquina rueconstruidapara seroperadade acuerdocon La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque se tratade instrucciones las reglasde seguridadcontenidasen este manual.AI igualque irnportantes de seguridadque sedeben respetarpara evitar concualquiertipo de equipornotorizado, u n descuidoo error por poneren peligro su seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras partedel operadorpuedeproducirlesionesgraves.EstarnAquina personas.Leay sigatodas las instrucciones de este manualantes es capazde arnputarrnanosy piesy de arrojarobjetoscon gran...
  • Page 34 • Mantengala boquillade Ilenadoen contactocon el horde del • Nuncaintentesacarmaterialdel protectorde la cuchillasi el dep6sitode combustible o con la aberturadel recipienteen todo motorest,. en funcionarniento. Apagueel motor,desconecteel rnornento, h astaterrninarla carga. No utiliceun dispositivode cable de la bujia y p6ngalode rnaneraque hagarnasacontrael boquillade apertura/cierre.

  • Page 35: Mantenimiento

    MANTENIMIENTO Y ALMACENAMIENTO NO MODIFIQUE EL MOTOR • Nuncaenciendael motoren espacioscerradoso en unazona Paraevitarlesionesgraveso la rnuerte,no rnodifiqueel motorbajo con pocaventilacidn.El escapedel motorcontienernondxidode ningunacircunstancia. S i carnbiala configuraci6n del reguladorel carbono,un gas inodoroy letal. motorpuededescontrolarse y operara velocidadesinseguras.Nunca carnbiela configuracidnde f_.brica del reguladordel motor. •...
  • Page 36 SilVIBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p_ginarepresenta y describela seguridadlos simbolosque puedenpareceren este producto.Lea,comprenda,y sigatodas instrucciones en ia mfiquina antes procurar para reunir y operar. LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR Lea, comprenda, y siga todas instrucciones en el manual (manuales) antes procurar para reunir y operar ADVERTENCIA--...

  • Page 37: Montaje

    NOTA: Esta unidadse entregaSIN GASOLINAni ACEITE.Despuesde armar la unidad,realice lacarga de gasolinadel motorsegQnlas instrucciones. NOTA:Lasreferencias al ladoderecho o izquierdo dela bordeadora se observan desdelaposici6n deloperador. MONTAJE Barra Retirey desechecualquiercart6nde empaqueque pudierehaber entrela barrasuperiory la barrainferior. Pivotela barrasuperiorhaciearriba hastaque calce en su lugar. Wase la Figura1.
  • Page 38 de control de la ¢uchilla de aceite Palanca de ajuste de aJtura clelbordiilo Cebador Figura4 PALANCA DE CONTROL DE LA CUCHILLA La palancade controlde profundidad de la cuchillase encuentradel Familiaricese contodos los controlesy con el usoadecuadode los ladoderechode la barra superior.Se usa paracontrolarla profundidad mismos.Sepac6mo detenerla m_.quina y desactivarlos controles del corte.Cuantom_.shaciaadelantese muevala palancade control r_.pidamente.
  • Page 39 LLENADO DE GASOUNA Y ACEITE Aceite (se envia una botella junto con la unidad) Primer uso Saque la varilla del nivel de aceite (G). Con la cortadora de cesped ubicada en suelo nivelado, vierta el aceite bntamente pot dentro del tubo de Ilenadode aceite del motor (H) hasta la marca de limite alto en la varilla medidora del nivel de aceite (J).

  • Page 40: Para Encender

    PARA ENCENDER EL MOTOR Muevala palancade controlde profundidadde la cuchillapara atr_.s a la posici6nINICIOde la muescaadyacente(superior). Comenzando e l motorpot primeravez,empujeel cebadorcinco veces.Paratodaslasfuturasventajas, e mpujeel cebadortres veces.Espereaproximadamente dossegundos entrecadapresi6n. Veala Figura6. Nocebeel motorcaiienteparareiniciarlo luegode unadetenci6n breve. Paradodetr_.s de la unidad,presionela palancade controlde la cuchillay sost_ngalocontra la barra superiorcon la mano izquierda.
  • Page 41 Recorte a Io largo de un bordillo Zanjado Larueda p osterior derecha delabordeadora sepuede b ajar auna Se puedeutilizarla caracteristica de zanjadoopcionalde la bordea- decinco p osiciones para f acilitar latarea derecorte aIolargo d eun dora, paracrear un senderode corte rn_.s anchopara cosastales bordillo.
  • Page 42 PROGRAMA DE iVlANTENllVllENTO Siga el cronograma de mantenimientoque se presenta a continuaci6n. Esta tabla s61odescribe pautas de servicio. Utiiice ia columna Registro Antesde realizarcuaiquiertipo de mantenimiento o servicio,desenganche de Servicio para hacer ei seguimiento de las tareas de mantenimiento todos loscontrolesy detengael motor.Esperea que sedetengancomple- completadas.

  • Page 43: Del Motor

    Detenga siempreel motor,desconecte el cablede la bujiay hagamasa contrael motorantesde reaiizar c uaiquiertareade mantenimiento a su mfiquina. RECONIENDACIONES GENERALES • Respete siemprelasreglasde seguridad cuandorealicetareasde mantenimiento. • La garanfiadeestacortadoranocubreelementos quehan estadosujetosal malusoo la negligencia deloperador. P ara recibirel reembolso totalde la garantia, e i operador deberfidar mantenimiento ai equipo tai y comoseindicaen estemanual.
  • Page 44 Cambiar el aceite del motor " La gasolinay sus vaporessonextrernadarnente inflarnables y explosivos.Unincendioo una explosi6npuedencausargraves _quernaduras o a rnuerte. Carnbieel aceite del motordespu_sde las prirnerascinco horasde operaci6n,y cadacincuentahoraso una vez a la ternporadadespu_s. Si drena el aceite desdeel tubo superiorde Ilenadode aceite,el tanquede combustibledebeestar vado o de Io contrariopodria 3resentarse una fugade combustible que podria ocasionarun ncendioo una explosi6n.Paradesocuparel tanquede combustible,...
  • Page 45 LUBRICACI6N EL BORDE DE LA BORDEADORA Ruedas Lubriquelas ruedasy cojinetespor Iomenosuna vez por temporada El hordede la bordeadora es filoso.P6ngaseguantesde trabajode con un aceite liviano.Adem_s,si sequitan lasruedaspot cualquier cueropara protegerselas manoscuandotrabajacercade la cuchiNa motivo,lubriquela superficiedel pernodel eje y la superficieinterna de la bordeadora.
  • Page 46 REEIVIPLAZODE CORREA Retirela guardade la correade las poleasdel husillosacandolos dos tornillosautoroscantes que la sujetanal rnontajede la placa NOTA: Paraayudara arrnarnuevarnenteobservela orientaci6n de la de la cuchilla.Vea la Figura18. correade transrnisi6nsobrelasdos poleasIocasy la poleavolantedel Defensade la correa motorantesde realizarlos siguientespasos.Vea la Figura17. La correade transrnisi6nde la bordeadora esta sujetaa desgastey se deberiacarnbiarsi se presentansignosde agrietarniento, d esin- tegraci6no descornposici6n.
  • Page 47 Nunca almacene la bordeadora de cesped con combustible en el tanque en un espacio cerrado o en a.reascon poca ventilaci6n, donde los gases dei combustible puedan aicanzar el fuego, chispas o una luz piloto como ia que tienen aigunos homos, calentadores de agua, secadores de ropa o algQnotto dispositivo a gas.
  • Page 48 Antesde realizar c ualquier t ipode rnantenirniento o servicio, d esenganche todosloscontroles y detengael motor.Espere a quesedetengan cornpletarnente todaslaspiezasrn6viles. Desconecte el cablede la bujfay p6ngalo haciendo rnasacontra el motorparaevitarque seencienda accidentalrnente. Utilicesiernpre anteojos [de segurdaddurantee funconamentoo rnentrasajustao repara esteequpo. El motor no arranca Control de ia cuchilla desenganchado.
  • Page 49 (Esta p_.ginase aplica s61oen EE.UU. y Canada.). Sears Brands Management Corporation, el Consejo de Recursos Ambientales de California (CARB) y la Agencia de Protecci6n Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA) Declaraci6n de garantia del sistema de control de emisiones (derechos y obligaciones de la garanfia de defectos del propi= etario)
  • Page 50 Busque el periodo de duraci6n de emisiones importantes yla informaci6n de clasificaci6n de aire en la etiqueta de emisiones de su motor Los motores cuyo cumpiimiento con los estAndares de emisi6n Tier 2 de la Comisi6n de Recursos Ambientales de California (CARB) est6 certificado deben exhibir la informaci6n relacionada con el periodo de duraci6n de ias emisiones y la clasificaci6n de aire.
  • Page 51 Felicitaciones por haber realizado una adquisici6n inteligente. El producto Craftsman® que ha adquirido esta diseSado y fabricado para brindar muchos aSos de funcionamiento confiable. Pero como todos los productos a veces puede requerir de reparaciones. Es en ese momento cuando...
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