Craftsman 247.775880 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
CRRFTSMflN
8.5 Horse Power
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
Model No.
247.775880
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.
Printed in U.S.A.
770-1228A
(3/98)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content
Warranty Information
Safe Operation Practices
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
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Service & Adjustment
Off-Season Storage
T rouble-Shooting
Repair Parts
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
One-Year Warranty on Craftsman Chipper-Shredder
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman chipper-shredder 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 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.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, II60179
ACCESSORIES
These accessories were
available when the chipper
shredder 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 chipper-shredder.
HORSEPOWER:
CRANKCASE CAPACITY;
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG:
GAP
TIRE PRESSURE
Spark Air
Plug Filter
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
8.5 H.P.
26oz. SAE 30 ENGINE OIL
4 Quart (UNLEADED)
Champion (N4C)
24PSI
Engine Gas
Oil Can
Model Number
Serial Number..............................................................
Date of Purchase
.030
Record both serial number and date of purchase and
keep in a safe place for future reference.
Stabilizer
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247.775880............................
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Tow Hitch Kit
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per
sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate your chipper shredder. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in per
sonal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
Your chipper-shredder was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
DANGER' nianuai. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the oper
' ator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious
injury to yourself or others.
WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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 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 shred vegetation found in a normal
yard. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Never allow children underage 16 to operate the unit.
Children 16 years and older should only operate the
unit under dose 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 vicinity of the unit. Keep work
area clean and clear of branches or obstacles which
could cause you to stumble or fall.
• When feeding material into this equipment, be
extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles,
cans or other foreign objects are not included.
Persona! injury or damage to the machine could result.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, during
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
so it is 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 or shredder hopper.
Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body
into the shredder hopper, chipper chute, discharge
opening, or near any moving part while the engine is
running. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times. If it becomes necessary to push material into
the chipper chute or shredder hopper, use a small
diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.
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 or clothing, stop 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.
Do not operate unit while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
The machine should only be operated on a level
surface. Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet,
muddy or icy surface. Keep your work area clean and
clear of branches or obstacles which could cause you
to stumble and fall. Do not overreach. Maintaining
proper footing and balance is essential to preventing
accidents.
Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to
build up in the discharge area as this will prevent
proper discharge and can result in kick-back from the
chipper chute.
Keep your face and body back from chipper chute to
avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
Do not transport machine while engine is running.
If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if
your machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration. Immediately stop the engine and allow the
machine to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug.
Take the following steps.
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe operation.
Never attempt to attach or remove catcher bag when
engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait for the
impeller to come to a complete stop. The impeller
continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine
is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the
impeller area until you are sure the Impeller has
stopped rotating.
• M uffler and engine become hot a nd can cause a bum.
Do not touch.
• Do not allow leaves or other debris to build-up on
engine's muffler. The debris could ignite and cause a
fire.
• Do not attempt to shred or ch ip material larger than
specified in this manual. Personal injury or damage to
the machine could result.
• Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over
carburetor air-intake is removed, except for
adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a fire
hazard.
• Only use accessories approved forthis machine by the
manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions provided with the approved accessory.
• If situations occur which are not covered by this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your
dealer for assistance.
• Keep discharge chute deflector, chipper chute door,
and aii other guards and safety devices in place and
operating properly.
• Only operate unit in good daylight. Do not operate unit
at night or in dark areas where your vision may be
impaired.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of small children. Children are often attracted to
the chipper-shredder and the chipping and shredding
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 al low children under the age of 16 to operate the
chipper-shredder,
least two minutes before refueling.
b. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any
spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it
may cause a fire or explosion.
c. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
d. Never refuel unit indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate in the area.
e. Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame or spark such as a
gas hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer
or furnace.
• Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous
gas.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of
leaves, grass, and other debris build-up. Clean up fuel
and oil spillage. 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 solutions to clean air filter.
• Check the blade and engine mounting screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also visually
inspect blades for wear and/or damage {e.g., bent,
cracked). Replace with blades which meet original
equipment specifications.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never tarn per with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• After striking a foreign object, immediately stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug, and thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage.
Repair damage before starting and operating unit.
• Do not alter or tarn per with the engine’s governor
setting. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine. Over-speeding the
engine Is dangerous and will cause damage to the
engine and to other moving parts of the machine.
SERVICE
• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive.
a. Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away
from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of
children. 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
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion egine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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.
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In the State of California 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.)
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Restrict the use of this fwwer machine to
persons who read, understand and follow the
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warnings and instructions in this manual and on
the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
ASSEMBLY
• Remove all loose parts Including owner's
manual. See figure 1.
• Roll chipper-shredder out of the carton.
• Make certain all parts and literature have been
removed before the carton is discarded.
LOOSE PARTS
(Refer to figure 1.)
a. Hopper Assembly
b. Discharge Chute
c. Chipper Chute
d. Catcher Bag
e. Bottle of Oil
f. Safety Glasses
g. Owner's Manual (not shown In figure 1)
TOOLS REQUIRED
1. 1/2" or Adjustable Wrenches
2. 7/16" or Adjustable Wrenches
3. 9/16"or Adjustable Wrenches
4. Funnel
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline
or oil in the engine. After assembly, see
OPERATION section of this manual for proper fuel
and engine oil fill-up.
NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your
chipper-shredder, stand behind the unit with the
engine farthest away from you.
Your chipper-shredder has been completely assembled
at the factory, except for the hopper assembly, chipper
chute, discharge chute and the catcher bag.
These parts are shipped loose in the carton. A pair of
safety glasses and a bottle of oil are also included In
the carton.
UNPACKING FROM CARTON
• Cut the corners of the carton.
• Remove all packing inserts.
DISCONNECTING SPARK PLUG
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it
away from the spark plug before assembling the
chipper-shredder. See figure 2.
Spark Plug Wire
Figure 2
ATTACHING DISCHARGE CHUTE
• Remove the wing knobs from each side of the
discharge opening on the chipper-shredder. See
figure 3.
• Using two 7/16" wrenches, remove hex lock nut,
two spacers, and the hex bolt from top of the
housing assembly. For easy assembly, do not
remove the second spacer from the hex bolt.
• Place the discharge chute in position on the
discharge opening. Insert hex bolt and spacer
through hinge on discharge chute and housing
(spacer fits inside of hinge). See figure 3 inset.
• Place second spacer over hex bolt inside the
other part of the hinge. Secure with hex lock
nut. Tighten securely.
• Secure both sides of discharge chute to housing
using wing knobs that you earlier removed.
Tighten wing knobs.
ATTACHING HOPPER ASSEMBLY
Figure 4
To raise the hopper, hold the hopper by the
hand-hold and lift it up till it clicks into position.
To lowerihe hopper, hold the hopper by the
hand-hold and pull the release bar. The hopper
should drop down. See figure 5.
• Remove the 8-3/8” long hex bolt and the hex nut
from the bottom of the inlet guide opening. See
figure 4 inset.
• Place the hopper assembly on the ground and
hold it in the position shown in step 1 in figure 4.
• Holding the hopper, push hopper pivot door
down inside the hopper. See figure 4.
• Slide the hopper assembly towards the chipper
shredder housing so that the upper guide on the
hopper assembly slides under the stop washer
on each side of the inlet guide. See figure 4.
■ Align the two holes (one on each side) of the
lower hopper with the two holes (one on each
side) of the inlet guide. See figure 4 inset.
• insert the hex bolt (that you earlier removed)
from the left through the hole on the hopper and
the inlet guide. Insert the hex nut onto the bolt
from the other side. See figure 4 inset.
• Tighten the bolt till the lock nut is engaged.
Make sure to remove sideplay from the bolt, but
the hopper should be able to pivot.
Figure 5
The flap control rod is already attached to the hopper
at the top. The other end of the rod has to be attached
to the stop washer on the inlet guide. See figure 6.
• Raise the hopper till it clicks into position.
• Unscrew the shoulder bolt from the stop washer
on the inlet guide. See figure 6.
• Align the loose end of the flap control rod with
the stop washer on the inlet guide.
• Slide the shoulder bolt through the opening in
the flap control rod. Secure tightly. See figure 6.
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WARNING: This flap control rod is a safety
device to hold the flap in place inside the
hopper while shredding branches. Do not
operate the chipper'Shredder without
property attaching this flap control rod to the
unit.
Stop
Hex Washer*
Insert one each of the hex bolts, lock nuts, and
flat washers (that you earlier removed) through
each hole in the chute and the brace. Tighten
these bolts to secure brace to the chute.
Tighten bolts securing the brace to the lower
frame. These bolts had been removed earlier.
Tighten the three nuts on the weld studs.
Cupped
Chipper
Chute
Washer
* Do not remove these hardware from the inlet guide
assembly while attaching the flap oontrol rod.
Figure 6
ATTACHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE
• Your unit is shipped with one end of the brace
already secured to the lower frame. Loosen the
bolts securing the brace to the frame.
• Remove the three cupped washers and hex
nuts from the weld studs beside the opening on
the left side of the housing. See figure 7.
• Remove the two sets of hex bolt, lock nut, and
flat washer from the two holes on the upper end
of the brace as shown in figure 7.
• Place the chipper chute over the weld studs so
the slot on the chute is towards the bottom. Align
the three holes at the bottom of the chute with
the three weld studs.
• Secure with the three pairs of cupped washers
and hex nuts that you earlier removed. Do not
tighten the nuts at this time. Make sure to place
the cupped side of the washer against the
chipper chute.
• Align the holes towards the front opening of the
chute with the holes on the brace. See figure 7.
ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG
Your chipper-shredder is equipped with a catcher bag
to catch the shredded material.
• To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag
over the chute deflector and the chute flange.
Make sure it completely covers the chute
deflector.
» Depress the plunger on the drawstring, and pull
on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the
chute opening. Release plunger to lock it into
position. See figure 8.
OPERATION
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your chipper-shredder. Compare the illustration
in figure 9 with your chipper-shredder to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any chipper-shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses provided
with the chipper-shredder before chipping or shredding, or while performing any
adjustments or repairs.
OPERATING CONTROLS
(Refer to Figure 9.)
Release Bar
Used to release the hopper when raising or lowering.
Choke Lever
Used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor
when starting a cold engine.
Starter Handle
Used to manually start the engine.
Hopper Assembly
Allows leaves and small branches upto 1" diameter to
be fed into the impeller for chipping and shredding.
Lower the hopper to collect raked material for
shredding.
Throttle Control
Regulates speed of the engine.
Chipper Chute
Allows bulky vegetation like stalks or heavy branches
upto 3” diameter to be fed into the impeller for
chipping and shredding.
Catcher Bag (not shown)
Used to collect the shredded material.
Rear Wheel Lock Lever
Used to lock the rear wheels from moving.
Stopping Engine
Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
Sears chipper-shredders conform to the safety standard B 71.6 -1990 of the American National Standards Institute.
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