6.5 Horse Power
Self-Propelied
Model No.
247.77763
CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.
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Warranty Information |
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Sen/ice & Adjustment |
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Safe Operation Practices |
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Off-Season Storage |
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Assembly |
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Trouble-Shooting |
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Operation |
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Parts List |
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Maintenance |
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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
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
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provide the model number of |
Air |
Spark |
Engine |
Gas |
Fuel |
Tamper |
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your Craftsman chipper |
Filter |
Plug |
Oil |
Can |
Stabilizer |
Plug |
Hose Kit |
shredder vacuum. |
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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. |
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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.
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.
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Your chipper-shredder vacuum was built to be operated according to the rules for safe opera- |
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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 |
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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 |
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Read this owner's guide carefully in its entirety before |
moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, |
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sandals or sneakers. Wear gloves when feeding |
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attempting to assemble this machine. Read, |
material in the chipper chute. |
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understand, and follow all instructions on the machine |
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Do not operate the unit while under the influence of |
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and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely |
alcohol or drugs. |
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familiar with the controls and the proper use of the |
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Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at |
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machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a |
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all times. |
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safe place for future and regular reference and for |
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Never place your hands or any part of your body or |
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ordering replacement parts. |
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clothing near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the |
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Your chipper-shredder vacuum is a powerful tool, not a |
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discharge opening at all times Never insert your |
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plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all |
hands or any part of your body or clothing into the |
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times. Your unit has been designed to perform two |
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nozzle, chipper chute or discharge opening as the |
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jobs: to chip and vacuum vegetation found in a normal |
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rotating impeller can cause serious injury. |
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yard. Do not use it tor any other purpose. |
If it is necessary for any reason to unclog the feed |
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Never allow children under 16 to operate the unit. |
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intake or discharge openings or to inspect or repair any |
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Children 16 years and older should only operate under |
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part of the machine where a moving part can come in |
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close parental supervision. Only responsible |
contact with your body or cipthintgsUiP the machine, |
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individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe |
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allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the |
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operation should be allowed to use your unit. |
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spark plug and move it away from the spark plug |
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, |
before attempting to unclog, inspect or repair. |
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particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine |
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Never operate unit without vacuum bag and discharge |
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when they are in the vicinity of the unit. |
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chute properly affixed to unit. Large zippered end of |
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When feeing material into this equipment, be |
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bag must be closed to prevent objects from being |
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extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, |
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blown out. |
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cans or other foreign objects are not included. |
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Never operate unit without either the inlet nozzle or |
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Personal injury or damage to the machine could result. |
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optional hose attachment properly affixed to unit. |
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Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, during |
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These devices shield the operator from accidental |
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operation and while performing an adjustment or |
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contact with the rotating impeller. Never attempt to |
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repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be |
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convert the unit from nozzle to hose mode or vice versa |
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thrown from the machine. |
with the engine running. |
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Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting |
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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 |
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and tegs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do |
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impeller to come to a complete stop before removing |
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not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry, and secure |
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the bag. The impeller continues to rotate for a tew |
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