Craftsman 247 77763 Operators Manual
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In Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRN H H -6.5 Horse Power Self-Propelled CHIPPER-SHREDDER VACUUM Model No. H 247.77763 p m ° | CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. m Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. 770-10034 (8/98) Content Page Content Page Warranty Information 2 Service & Adjustment 15 Safe Operation Practices 3 Off-Season Storage 17 Assembly 5 Trouble-Shooting 18 Operation 8 Parts Ust 19 Maintenance 13 One-Year Warranty on Craftsman Chipper-Shredder Vacuum For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman chipper-shredder vacuum is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship. This warranty excludes blades, chipper blades, flails, air cleaners, spark plugs, catcher bags and tires which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use. If this chipper-shredder vacuum is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES. " This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have Other rights-which vary4rem_stateto state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates 160179 These accessories are available where the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your Craftsman chippershredder vacuum. Air Filter Spark Plug Engine Oil Gas Can Fuel Stabilizer Tamper Plug 10-foot Hose Kit PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Horsepower: Engine Oil Type 6.5 Horse Power Engine Oil Capacity Fuel Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug Spark Plug Gap Tire Pressure Model Number .......2..4...7.;.7...7.7..6...3. ............................... SAE 30 Sedal Number ........................................................... Approx. 3 Quarts Champion RN4C .030" Date of Purchase ...................................................... Record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference. 24 P.S.I. 2 This symbol points out Important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your chipper-shredder vacuum. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning, l'_" Yourchipper-shreddervacuumwas builtto be operated accord ng to the rules fQr safe operaDANGER • tion in this manual. As with any type of powerequipment,carelessnessor error on the part of I • the operatorcan resultin seriousinjury.If you violate any of these rules, you may cause seri- --"ous injury to yourself or others. ] This unitisequipped with an internalcombustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). if a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar taws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual.) General Operation Read this owner's guide carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. Your chipper-shredder vacuum is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform two jobs; to chip and vacuum vegetation found in a normal yard. Do not use it for any other purpose. Never allow children under 16 to operate the unit. Children 16 years and older should only operate under close parental supervision. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your unit. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine when they are in the vicinityof the unit. When feeding matedal into this equipment, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not included. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, dudng operation and while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry, and secure hair above shoulder length. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. Wear gloves when feeding material in the chipper chute. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never place your hands or any part of your body or clothing near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Never insert your hands or any part of your body or clothing into the nozzle, chipper chute or discharge opening as the rotating impeller can cause serious injury. If it is necessary for any reason to unclog the feed intake or discharge openings or to inspect or repair any part of the machine where a moving part can come in contact with your bodY pr cl_qthing,st_p the machine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug before attempting to unclog, inspect or repair. Never operate unit without vacuum bag and discharge chute properly affixed to unit. Large zippered end of bag must be closed to prevent objects from being blown out. Never operate unit without either the inlet nozzle or optional hose attachment propedy affixed to unit. These devices shield the operator from accidental contact with the rotating impeller. Never attempt to convert the unit from nozzle to hose mode or vice versa with the engine running. Never attempt to remove or empty vacuum bag when engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait for the impeller to come to a complete stop before removing the bag. The impeller continues to rotate for a few • - • Check and add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe offany spilledgasoline before startingthe engine as it may cause a fire or explosion. Extinguishall cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sourcesof ignition. Never refuel unit indoorsbecause flaEnmablevapors will accumulate in the area. Never store the machine or fuel container inside seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the impeller area untilyou are sure the impeller has stopped rotating. Keep all guards and safety devices in place and operating propedy. Do not allow an accumulation of processed matedal to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kick-beck from the chipper chute. Keep your face and body backfrom chipper chute to avoid accidental bounce back of any material. If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take the following steps: a. Inspect for damage b. Repair or replace any damaged pads. c. • Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. Do not allow leaves or other debris to build up on engine's muffler. The debris could igniteand cause a fire. Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor air-intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such pads couldcreate a fire hazard. where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hotwater heater, clothes dryer or furnace. Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is a odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas. To reducefire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of leaves, grass, and other debris build-up. Clean up fuel and oilspillage. Allow unit to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not use flammable solutionsto clean air filter. Keep ell nuts, bolts, and screws tightto be sure the equipment is in safe workingcondition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. After striking a foreign object, immediately stop the engine, disconnectthe spark plug wire from the spark plug, and thoroughlyinspect the unitfor any damage. Repair damage before starting and operating unit. Do notalter or tamper with the engine's governor setting. The governor controlsthe maximum safe operating speed of the engine. Over-speeding the engine is dangerous and wilt cause damage to the engine and to other moving parts of the machine. Check the vacuum bag frequently for wear. Replace if worn or damaged. Keep vacuum bag free of debris _'..henn_ in use. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the chippingand vacuuming activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the operator. Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area. Never allow children under the age of 16 to operate the chipper-shredder vacuum. Service Your Responsibility Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of children. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Ab. Restrict the use of thispower machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructionsin this manual and on the machine. FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IMPORTANT: This unitis shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION sectionof this manual for proper fuel and engine oil flU-up. Left NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your _1-- chipper-shredder vacuum, stand beh=indthe unit with the engine farthest away fromyou. Your chipper-shreddervacuumhas been completely assembled at the factory,except for the nozzle, the chipper chute with support bracket and the catcher bag. These parts are shipped loose in the carton. A pair of safety glasses and a 20-oz. bottle of engine oil are also includedin the carton. Right Front Removing From Carton Cut the corners of the carton. Remove all packing inserts. Remove aUloose parts. See Figure 1. Push down on handle to lift front of chippershredder vacuum and roll unit out of the carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before the carton is discarded. Loose Parts Chipper Chute with Support Bracket Catcher Bag (See 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Figure 1.) Nozzle Chipper Chute with Support Bracket Catcher Bag Safety Glasses (Not Shown in Figure 1 ) A 20-oz. Bottle of Engine Oil Tools Required 20-oz. Bottle of Engine Oil t. 2. 3. 4. Nozzle Figure I Spark Plug Wire 1/2" or adjustablewrenches 7/16" or adjustablewrenches Funnel(Recommended) Pliers ...... ; ,b Disconnecting Spark Plug (See Figure 2.) Before proceedingwith assembly of your new chipper-shreddervacuum unit, disconnectthe spark plug wire from the spark plug on the engine and move it away. This willprevent accidental starting ofthe engine in any way. Figure 2 5 Attaching the Nozzle Plastic Wing Nuts (See Figure 3.) • Remove the three plasticwing nuts from the front of the chipper-shreddervacuum. • Place the nozzle over the three weld studs. • Secure with the plasticwing nuts just removed. Nozzle Metal Tab Figure 4 Attaching the Chipper Chute Loosen, but do NOT remove, the two hex bolts. flat washers, and flange nuts which are secured to the support bracket. See Figure 5. Chipper Hex Bolts Chute"_ Nozzle Washers Flange= Nuts % Bracket \ Tighten Securely Figure 5 • • Figure 3 NOTE: The metal tab in the nozzle must depress the safety switch on the frontof the chipper-shredder vacuum or the engine willnot start. See Figure 4. 6 Remove the two flange nuts, hex bolts and saddle washers which secure the right side of the upper handle to the rightside of the lower handle. See Figure 6. Next, remove the three hex nuts and bell washers from the weld studs found beside the opening on the rightside of the chipper-shredder vacuum. See Figure 6. • Flange Nuts • Weld • Hex Nuts & Hex Bolts & Bell Washers Saddle Washers Attaching the Catcher Bag • Figure 6 • Place the chipper chute over the weld studs keeping the slottedside towards the bottom. Loosely secure with the three hex nuts and bell • washers that were removed earlier. Do not fully tighten the hex nuts at this point in the assembly. See Figure 7. Support'_ ! Chipper .. Bracket \\ Align the supportbracket with the holes in the rightside of the upper and lower handles where the hex boltswere just removed. Push up slightlyon the chipper chute in order to better align the holes in the supportbracket with the holes in the handles. Replace the hex bolts,saddle washers and flange nuts.to affixthe support bracket to the handle assemblies. See Figure 7. Follow by tighteningall hardware-se_-urelyfirst on the chipper chute, then on the support bracket, and finally on the handle. II _ 1_ Chute Place the catcher bag inside of handle assembly, Slip the opening on the bag over the discharge chute, making certain it is over the rib on the dischargechute. Place the four straps on the top of the bag over the upper handle, hooking them on the studs. Squeeze the clamp on the drawstring and pull the drawstringtight. Release the clamp. See Figure 8, Discharge Studs Chute Rib Flange .uts Catcher Bag / \ _-_ "_._ _" v __./_'_ _lOt _/_J_l-lexNuts& / _/ Figure 7 BellWashers Drawstring Strap Figure 8 7 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. _ S_-_ _ Drive Clutch Control _ Chute HStaar_le_A[ _ _ __ -\ I _ CatcherS/ag Nozzle _ _/f_ !/ _'_ \/!Tf_ J/ _-_\\_//////_x_' _-'_/_J_ Front Caster Wheet"/_ hoz] Ie Door "_(f _ _ Spark Plug Wire_ / _" ll__ __ Nozzle DoorHeight % I _;/\ I_ AdjustmentLevers!__ Air Filter _/ __J I) -=-_ / /_/_ I _-J _/_ ;I Fuel Csp I _ C'ontro/ "J_--'J _--Jchipper-shredder View from rearvaCfuum Figure 9 Front Caster Wheels Operating Controls Allows for a choice in the manueverability of the Chipper Chute chipper-shreddervacuum. Allows twigs and small branches up to three inches in Primer diameter to be fed intothe impeller for shredding. The primer is used to assist in starting a cold engine Nozzle or restadmg of a engine after a short sl_btdown, Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be Starter Handle vacuumed up throughthe nozzle, This is used to start the engine. Catcher Bag Throttle Control Collects shredded material fed in throughthe chipper Controls the engine speed and stops the engine. chute or vacuumed in through the nozzle. Drive Clutch Control Stopping the Engine Squeezing the drive clutchcontrolcauses the chipper-shredder vacuum to self-propel. • 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, Nozzle Door Nozzle ground clearance can be adjusted with the nozzle door. Meets ANSI safety standards Craftsman chipper-shredder vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (At 8 WARNING: Never fillthe fuel tank indoors. Gasoline producesnoxiousfumes. Always be certain to fillthe fuel tank in a well ventilated area to avoid inhalation of gasoline fumes. Gas And Oil Fill-up Oil (one 20-oz. bottle shipped with unit) Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF, SG or SH. Select the oil's viscositygrade according to the expected operating temperature. Followthe chart below. WARNING: Never smoke while fueling your chipper-shreddervacuum. Gasoline producescumbustable fumes which can ignite and cause personal ir_ry. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, "etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multivisoosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine Colder _ 32°F _ WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch- --from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidently spilled, move chipper-shredder vacuum away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have Warmer damage from running low on oil. 5W30 I Oil Viscosity l SAE 30 Chart Remove oil fill dipstick. With the chipper-shredder vacuum on level ground, use a funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on dipstick. Capacity is approximately 20 oz. Be careful not to overfill. Overfilling will cause the engine to smoke profusely and will result in poor engine performance. The oil bottle packaged with your chipper-shredder vacuum contains 20 oz. of oil. Tilt chipper-shredder vacuum toward the left, then re-level. Check the oil level makingcertain - notto rub the dipstickalong the inside walls of the oilfill tube. This would result in a false dipstickreading. Refill to FULL mark on dipstick, if necessary. Replace dipstick and tighten. Check oil level three times priorto starting engine to be certain you've gotten an accurate dipstick reading. Running the engine with too little oil can result in permanant engine damage. Gasoline Remove fuel cap from the fuel tank. Make sure the container from which you will pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in its container. Gasoline that has been sitting for any period longer than four weeks should be considered stale. Fill fuel tank with approximately 3 quarts of clean, fresh, leed-free grade automotive gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gasoline. Replace fuel cap. Checkdisappeared. the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of gasoline while operating the chippershredder vacuum. If the unit runs out of gas as it is chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be restarted. Refer to Removing the Flail Screen on page 15. Starting The Engine IMPORTANT: ifyour unitshows any sign of motion with the drive clutchcontrolin the disengaged position, shut the engine off immediately. Readjust following the instructions on page 16. & WARNING: Make sure that no one other than the operator is standing near the chipper-shreddervacuum unitwhile starting or operating. discharge chute, and theunless bag have been Do not operate this unit the nozzle, properly installed. Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug if not already attached. Place the throttle control lever in FAST position. Depress the primer three to four times slowly. Wait about two seconds between each push. When temperature is at or below 50°F/10°C, it may be necessary to depress the primer five to six times. You may have to use the primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. Place one foot on the left rear wheelto prevent the unit from skidding while starting. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle. The rope will pull slightly harder at this point. Let the rope rewind slowly. NOTE: While theengine isreachingthe compression cycle,you may hear a "clanking" noise. Thisnoiseis causedby theimpellerflailspivotingand fallinginto place and IS normal, This noise will continueuntillthe impeller reaches full speed. • • - • • Height Position ;lide this lever to adjust nozzle door height Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke while keeping a firm grip on the starter handle. Continuing to keep a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Do not let the starter handle snap back against the eye bolt on the handle. Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. Additional priming may be necessary. Move throttle controlto IDLE position for a few minutes to warm up the engine. Move it back to fast when running. ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the Fast postion when operating the chipper-shredder vacuum. Nozzle Door Figure 10 NOTE: Raise the nozzle height to vacuum a thick layer of leaves; lower the nozzle height for smoother lawns. Operation of your Chipper-Shredder Vacuum NOTE: Engine may run very slowly for the first five to ten seconds after it has been started until the impeller gains momentum and allows the engine to reach its top RPM. Your chipper-shreddervacuum is designed to chip small tree branches and twigs,shred leaves and vacuum foliage and other lawn debris. For convenience in operation, your Craftsman chippershredder vacuum is equipped with a drive clutch control allowing it to "self-propel." NOTE: To idle smoothly, a new engine may require 3 to5 minutes of running at above the slow idle speed. The idle speed has been adjusted for proper running after thisbreak-in period. WARNING: The impeller (chipping/ shredding mechanism) is rotating at all times when the engine is running. Stopping the Engine • Move throttle control lever to STOP position. WARNING: Keep your hands away from the nozzle opening and NEVER place your hands or arms inside of the chipperchute when the engine isrunning. Doing socould result in serious personal injury. • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while the equipment is unattended. Adjusting Nozzle Height • The nozzle door height adjustment levers have five positionsettings and are found each side of the nozzle door. See Figure 10. The nozzle door height should be adjusted according to the conditions. • Slide the height adjustment lever forward or backward for adjusting the nozzle door upwards or downwards. See Figure 10. IMPORTANT: Your chipper-shredder vacuum is equipped with a s_fety switch at the front left portion of the impeller housing.The met-altab on"_henozzle must depress this switchfor the engine to start. Be certain the nozzle is properly in place before attempting to startthe unit. See Figure 4 on page 6. WARNING: Always survey the area to be vacuumed thoroughlybefore operating the chipper-shrsdder vacuum. Clear the area of any obstructionssuch as toys, dog chains, etc. Running over such an obstructioncan result in personal injuryas well as damage to the chipper-shredder vacuum. WARNING: Keep your hands, feet and any loose clothingclear of the nozzle any time the engine is running, When the engine is running, a vacuum is being created in the nozzle which can draw in loose clothing. • WARNING: Never make any adjustments on the nozzle while the engine is running. 10 Do not vacuum up anythingother than normal yard waste such as leaves or pine needles.
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