Operation - Craftsman 247.776150 Operator's Manual

(small) Chipper Chute
Tamper
Now that you have set up your chipper shredder for operation, get aquainted with
its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page.
This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential.
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to 3" in diameter to be fed into the impeller for
chipping. See Figure 9.
Hopper Assembly
Allow leaves and small branches up to 1/2 diameter to be fed into the impeller for
chipping and shredding. Material can be raked into hopper assembly by lowering
the hopper assembly. See Figure 9.
Release Rod
The release rod is located on the impeller bracket assembly and it is used to release
or lock the hopper when raising or lowering. See Figure 9.
Chute Deflector
Chipped and shredded debris is discharged out the chute deflector. The unit may
be operated with or without the collection bag attached to the chute deflector. See
Figure 9.
Craftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

OPERATION

(large) Hopper Assembly
Release Rod
Gas Fill
Oil Fill
Figure 9
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
9
The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown
into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety
glasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping or shredding and
while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Tamper
This plug is inserted into the chipper chute to push twigs and small branches
towards the impeller blades without endangering your hands.
Throttle Control
This lever controls the engine speed and stop function. Through three separate
positions on the lever from left to right, the operation is as follows:
Start/ Run Slow/ Idle
Choke Control
The choke control is used to choke the carburetor and assist in starting the engine.
Chute
Deflector
WARNING
STOP
Engine Off