Craftsman 247.77588O Chipper User Manual


 
changes(becomesstdngy,etc.) or ifthe rate atwhich
the material is discharged slows down considerably, it
is likely that the shredding blade and/or chipper
blades are dull and need to besharpened or
replaced. Refer to Service and Adjustments section.
IMPORTANT: There is a flail screen located inside
the housing inthe discharge area. If the flail screen
becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in
the Service and Adjustments section.
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WARNING: Thechipper-shredder
dischargesmaterialswithconsiderable
velocity.Keep away from theareaaroundthe
dischargechute.Always stopthe engine and
disconnectsparkplugwirewhen removingor
attachingthebag,changing containers, or
removingtheshreddedmatarial.Wearsafety
glassesandgloveswheneverusingyour
chipper-shredder.
Shredmaterialupto1/2inchindiameter
/
Chip material upto 3 inches
in diameter
Catch shredded material
in catcher bag
Lower the hopper to collect
raked material for shredding
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Alwaysobserve safetyruleswhen performing
any maintenance.
The warrantyonthischippershredderdoes not
coveritemsthathave been subjectedtooperator
abuse or negligence.To receivefull value from
thewarranty,operatormustmaintainthechipper-
shredderas instructedinthismanual.
Someadjustmentswillneed to be made
periodicallytomaintainyourunitproperly.
Alladjustmentsinthe Serviceand Adjustments
sectionofthismanualshouldbe checkedat least
once each season.
Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.
Periodicallycheck allfasteners and make sure
theseare tight.
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WARNING: Alwaysstopthe engineand
disconnect thespark plugwire before
performinganymaintenanceoradjustments.
Never remove discharge chute tillthe
engine hascompletelystopped.
CLEANING
Clean thechipper-shredderby runningwater
froma hosethrough the hopper assemblyand
chipperchutewiththeengine running.Allowthe
chipper-shreddertodrythoroughly.
Wash thebag pedodicallywithwater. Allow todry
thoroughlyinthe shade. Do notuse heat.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Onlyusehighqualitydetergent oilratedwith API
service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the
oil's viscosity grade according to your expected
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