Craftsman 79960 Chipper User Manual


 
OPERATION
BLOWER OPERATION
Figure 25: Blower operation.
OPERATION
'1. Prepare the unit for blower operation by following the
assembly steps on Page 12.
2. Blower Operation begins in the processing chamber
where fan blades attached to the flywheel create a
suction which draws air from underneath the machine,
Air flows through the chamber and is propelled out
through the blower deflector.
3. To stop the machine, move the Engine Control Lever
all the way to the left (toward turtle position) until it stops.
4. Listen for all moving parts to come to a complete
stop. There is an audible, distinct sound produced as
the cutting blades slow down Wait for this sound to stop
before inspecting, servicing, or changing the operating
mode of the machine_
DANGER
To PreventPersonalInjury or ProperlyDamage:
,, Cutting blades begin to rotate when the engine
starts and slow down gradually after the engine is
shut off. Do not allow hands or any other part of the
body or clothing inside the vacuum hose opening,
blower dischargeopening, chipper chute,or near any
movingpart.
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the
machine, stop the engine and make sure that all
moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away
fromthesparkplug.
= To avoid personal injury or property damage, keep
clear ofthe blowerdischarge area.. Material exits at
highspeedfromthe blower deflector.
o Review all of the rules in the SafetySection of this
Manual.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE CHIPPER IF THE
MACHINE tS SET UP FOR BLOWER OPERATION.,
THE VACUUM INLET CAP MUST BE INSTALLED
DURING BLOWER OPERATION,,
IMPORTANT: IF THE MACHINE JAMS OR CLOGS,
IMMEDIATELY STOP THE ENGINE AND MAKE SURE
THAT ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP° DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE AND SECURE IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK
PLUG REFER TO PAGE 26 FOR SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON
HOW TO REMOVE JAMS AND CLOGS,
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