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NOTE:Usecautionwhenremovingthebladetoavoid
contactingtheweldboltsonthehousing.
• Whensharpeningthe blade,followthe original
angleofgrindasa guide.It isextremelyimportant
thateachcuttingedgereceivesanequalamountof
grindingto preventanunbalancedblade.Anunbal-
ancedbladewill causeexcessivevibrationwhen
rotatingat highspeedsandmaycausedamageto
theunit.
• Thebladecanbetestedfor balancebybalancingit
ona roundshaftscrewdriverornail.Removemetal
fromtheheavysideuntilit is balancedevenly.See
figure21.
Nail _\ _ t
Blade
FIGURE 21.
• When reassembling the blade, tighten to between
550 and 650 inch pounds, or lacking torque
wrench, tighten securely.
FLAILS
The flails, located inside the housing, may be
reversed when they become dull. It is suggested that
this procedure be performed by your nearest Sears
Service Department.
CARBURETORADJUSTMENT
WARNING: IF ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE
,_ MADE TO THE ENGINE WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING (E.G. CARBURE-
TOR), KEEP CLEAR OF ALL MOVING
PARTS. BE CAREFUL OF HEATED SUR-
FACES AND MUFFLER.
The carburetor has been pre-set at the factory and
should not require adjustment. However, if your
engine does not operate properly due to suspected
carburetor problems, take your chipper-shredder to
your nearest SEARS Service Center.
ENGINESPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not
attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in
personal injury. If you believe the engine is running
too fast or too slow, take your chipper-shredder to the
nearest SEARS Service Center for repair and adjust-
ment.
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