Operation; Know Your Chipper-Shredder Vacuum; Operating Controls; Stopping The Engine - Craftsman 247.77763 Owner's Manual

Know Your Chipper-Shredder Vacuum
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your chipper-shreddervacuum. Compare the
illustrationsbelow with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the locationof various controlsand
nadjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any chipper-shredder vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into
" _r_SA_,,_SES_i the eyes, whichcan result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses, provided with
the Craftsman chipper-shredder vacuum, for operating this equipment or while performingany
adjustments or repairs on it.
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Operating Controls
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to three inches in
diameter to be fed intothe impeller for shredding.
Nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be
vacuumed up throughthe nozzle,
Catcher Bag
Collects shredded material fed in throughthe chipper
chute or vacuumed in through the nozzle.
Front Caster Wheels
Allows for a choice in the manueverability of the
chipper-shreddervacuum.
Primer
The primer is used to assist in starting a cold engine
or restadmg of a engine after a short sl_btdown,
Starter Handle
This is used to start the engine.
Throttle Control
Controls the engine speed and stops the engine.
Drive Clutch Control
Squeezing the drive clutchcontrolcauses the
chipper-shredder vacuum to self-propel.
Nozzle Door
Nozzle ground clearance can be adjusted with the
nozzle door.
Stopping the Engine
• Move throttlecontrol lever to STOP position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
the equipment is unattended,
Meets ANSI safety standards
Craftsman chipper-shredder vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (At
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