Craftsman 247.77588O Chipper User Manual


 
Read thisowner'smanual and safety rules before operatingyour chipper-shredder.Compare theillustration
infigure9 withyourchipper-shredderto familiarize yourselfwiththe locationofvariouscontrolsand
adjustments.Save this manualfor future reference.
_ he operation of any chipper-shredder can result in foraign objects being thrown intothe
eyes,whichcan resultinsevere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses provided
withthe chipper-shredderbefore chippingor shredding,orwhileperformingany
adjustmentsor repairs.
Release
Bar
Rear Wheel
Lock Lever
Figure 9
OPERATING CONTROLS
(Refer toFigure9,)
Release Bar
Used torelease thehopperwhen raisingor lowering.
Choke Lever
Used toenrichthefuel mixtureinthe carburetor
when startinga coldengine.
Starter Handle
Used tomanuallystarttheengine.
Hopper Assembly
Allowsleavesand smallbranchesupto1"diameterto
be fedintothe impellerforchippingand shredding,
Lowerthehoppertocollectrakedmaterialfor
shredding.
Throttle Control
Regulatesspeed ofthe engine.
Chipper Chute
Allows bulkyvegetationlikestalksor heavybranches
upto 3"diametertobe fedintotheimpellerfor
chippingand shredding.
Catcher Bag (not shown)
Used tocollectthe shredded material.
Rear Wheel Lock Lever
Used tolockthe rearwheels frommoving.
Stopping Engine
Move throttlecontrolleverto STOP position.
Disconnectspark plugwireand move awayfrom
spark plugto preventaccidentalstarting.
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
Sears chipper-shredders conform tothe safetystandardB71.6-1990 ofthe American National Standards Institute.
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