Craftsman 247.77763 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

CRAFTSMAN

6.5 Horse Power

Self-Propelied

CHIPPER-SHREDDER VACUUM

Model No.

247.77763

CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

770-i0034

Printed in U.S.A.

(8/98)

Content	Page	Content	Page
Warranty Information	2	Sen/ice & Adjustment	15
Safe Operation Practices	3	Off-Season Storage	17
Assembly	5	Trouble-Shooting	18
Operation	8	Parts List	■ 19
Maintenance	13

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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 instructions in 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 rtghts'which vary^rom-state to state. Sears, Roebuokand Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, II60179

ACCESSORIES

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 tor you when you							10-foot
provide the model number of	Air	Spark	Engine	Gas	Fuel	Tamper	10-foot
your Craftsman chipper	Filter	Plug	Oil	Can	Stabilizer	Plug	Hose Kit
shredder vacuum.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Horsepower;	6.5 Horse Power
Engine Oil Type	SAE30
Engine Oil Capacity	20 Ounces
Fuel Capacity:	Approx. 3 Quarts
Spark Plug	Champion RN4C
Spark Plug Gap	.030"
Tire Pressure	24 P.S.l.

Model Number......247.7.7763,

Serial Number.............................

Date of Purchase.......................

Record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

This symbol points out important safety instructions wtiicti, if not followed, could endanger the per

A sonal 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 personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

	Your chipper-shredder vacuum was built to be operated according to the rules for safe opera-
DANGFR-	manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of
UANutn. operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause seri
A	ous injury to yourself or others.

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprov A forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with

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 Caiifornia the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. 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		hair above shoulder length. They can be caught in
•	Read this owner's guide carefully in its entirety before	moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet,
		sandals or sneakers. Wear gloves when feeding
	attempting to assemble this machine. Read,	material in the chipper chute.
	understand, and follow all instructions on the machine
		Do not operate the unit while under the influence of
	and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely	alcohol or drugs.
	familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
		Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at
	machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a
		all times.
	safe place for future and regular reference and for
		Never place your hands or any part of your body or
	ordering replacement parts.
		clothing near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the
•	Your chipper-shredder vacuum is a powerful tool, not a
		discharge opening at all times Never insert your
	plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all	hands or any part of your body or clothing into the
	times. Your unit has been designed to perform two
		nozzle, chipper chute or discharge opening as the
	jobs: to chip and vacuum vegetation found in a normal
		rotating impeller can cause serious injury.
	yard. Do not use it tor any other purpose.	If it is necessary for any reason to unclog the feed
•	Never allow children under 16 to operate the unit.
		intake or discharge openings or to inspect or repair any
	Children 16 years and older should only operate under
		part of the machine where a moving part can come in
	close parental supervision. Only responsible	contact with your body or cipthintgsUiP the machine,
	individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe
		allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the
	operation should be allowed to use your unit.
		spark plug and move it away from the spark plug
•	Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,	before attempting to unclog, inspect or repair.
	particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine
		Never operate unit without vacuum bag and discharge
	when they are in the vicinity of the unit.
		chute properly affixed to unit. Large zippered end of
•	When feeing material into this equipment, be
		bag must be closed to prevent objects from being
	extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles,
		blown out.
	cans or other foreign objects are not included.
		Never operate unit without either the inlet nozzle or
Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.
		optional hose attachment properly affixed to unit.
•	Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, during
		These devices shield the operator from accidental
	operation and while performing an adjustment or
		contact with the rotating impeller. Never attempt to
	repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
		convert the unit from nozzle to hose mode or vice versa
	thrown from the machine.	with the engine running.
•	Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting
		Never attempt to remove or empty vacuum bag when

	slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms	engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait for the
	and tegs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do
		impeller to come to a complete stop before removing
	not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry, and secure
		the bag. The impeller continues to rotate for a tew

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