Craftsman 247795860 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODELNOS°

247.795860

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Caution:
ReadandFollow

AllSafetyRules
andInstructions

BeforeOperating
ThisEquipment

8 HORSEPOWER

3 CUTTING STAGE

MULCHING AND BAGGING
CHIPPER=SHREDDER

Assembly
Operation

CustomerResponsibilities
Serviceand Adjustment
RepairParts

SEARS,ROEBUCKANDCO.,HoffmanEstates,IL 60195U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A. 770_8175H 9/92

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN

l_ PERSONAL INJURY,

SAFETY RULES

TRAINING

e Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety before

attempting to assemble or operate this machine Be com-
pletely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this

machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering

replacement parts

e Children must never be allowed to operate this equipment
e No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while

taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions

e This equipment should never be operated in the vicinity

of children, pets or other persons

® Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the

exi_aust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas

e Never place your hands or any part of your body or cloth-

ing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near
any moving part while the machine or engine is running.

e If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or repair the

feeding chamber or any part of the machine where a mov-
ing 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 such inspection or repair

PREPARATION

e Wear safety glasses provided with your unit while operat-

ing the chipper-shredder to prevent injury from any mate-

rial which may be ejected out of the openings.

e Wear proper apparel Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing

Wear gloves when handling material

e HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE as it is an extremely

flammable fuel

o Check the fuel before starting the engine Do not fill the

fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the
engine is still hot Turn the unit off and let the engine cool
before refueling

o Fuel your chipper-shredder in a clean area Do not

smoke while refueling

• Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except dudng
refueling

® Avoid spilling gasoline or oil Wipe the unit clean of any

spilled fuel or oil.

® Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat

or open flame, and out of reach of children

• This machine should be operated only upon a level surface

® Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other fasteners

are properly secured

OPERATION

® When feeding shreddable material 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

o if the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or

your machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the

spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away
from the spark plug Allow the machine to stop and take

the following steps:
Inspect for damage

Replace or repair any damaged parts
Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure contin-

ued safe operation

e The engine must be kept clean of debris and other accu-

mulations.

e 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 feed opening

e Never place your hands or any other part of your body or

clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute or
near any moving part while the engine is running

e Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good work-

ing condition to assure continued safe operation

e Always stand clear of the discharge area when opelating

this machine

e Keep your face and body back from the feed opening to

avoid accidental bounce back of any material.

® Do not over-reach Keep proper balance and footing at all

times

e The engine governor settings on your machine must not

be altered, changed, or tampered with The governor
contrels the maximum safe operating speeds and pro-
tects the engine and all moving parts from damage
caused by overspeed.

e Do not transport machine while engine is running
e Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over

carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment.
Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

o When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection,

storage or to change an accessory, make sure the spark
plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug and moved
away from the spark plug The machine should be

allowed to cool down before making such inspection,

adjustments, service, etc Maintain your machine with

care and keep it clean for the best and continued safe

operation

o De not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter
O When not in use, your machine should be stored out of

the reach of children. Keep where gasoline fumes will not
reach an open flame or spark For long periods of stor-
age, refer to the "Storage" section of this manual.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. ITI
MEANS--ATTENTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!!

YOURSAFETYS NVOLVED. /

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CC'NGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Crattsman Chipper-Shredder It has been designed, engi-
neered and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependability and performance,
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-
edy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/
Department in the United States, We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair

this unit
Please read and retain this manual The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your chipper-shredder
properly Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"

MODEL
NUMBER

SERIAL
NUMBER

DATE OF
PURCHASE

PRODUCT SPECnFICATIONS

Horsepower: &0

Displacement: 19,44 cu in

Fuel Capacity: 1 Gallon

(Unleaded)

Spark Plug (Gap 030 in.): Champion

J19LM (or

Equivalent)

Magnetron ® Ignition Air Gap: ,0125 in

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A LABEL ATTACHED TO THE FRAME OF THE
CHIPPER-SHREDDER

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

e Read and observe the safety rules,
e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your chipper-shredder,

® Follow the instructions under "Customer Respons-

ibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's

Manual

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product Contact your nearest Sears store for details

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus-
tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-

proved 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 effec-

tive 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 laws, Federal laws apply on
federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is availabte

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See
the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual)

WARRANTY

ONEYEARLIMITEDWARRANTYOHCRAFTSMANGASCHIPPER-SHREDDER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Chipper-Shredder is maintained, lubricated and

tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in

material and workmanship
If this Craftsman Chipper-Shredder is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30

days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
® Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, chipper blades, flails, air cleaners,

spark plugs and catcher bags

e Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to

maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual,

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN CHIPPER-SHREDDER TO THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT 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 may vary from state to

state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

TABLE OF CONTENTS '

SAFETY RULES .......................................................................2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 3

WARRANTY .........................................................................................3

INDEX .........................................................................................4

ASSEMBLY ....................................................................5-7

OPERATION .....................................................................7-10

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..........................11, 12

HNDEX

A

Adjustments:

Carburetor .................................................................................15

Engine Speed ...................................................................15

Assembly Instructions:

Catcher Bag .............................................................................6

Chute Crank Deflector ............................................................6

Hopper Assembly ....................................................... 6

Catcher Bag ....................................................... 6, 7

C

Catcher Bag ...................................................................6, 7

Controls .......................................................................... 7

Customer Responsibilities ................................ 3, 11,12

E

Engine:

Maintenance ................................................... 11, 12

Starting ..............................................................................10

Stopping .................................................................................8

Storage ...................................................................................13

F

Fuel ......................................................................................................9

L

Lubrication ............................................................... 11

M

Maintenance:

Agreement .......................................................................................3

Schedule ......................................................... 11

Engine .......................................................................11, 12

Chipper-Shredder .........................................................................11

STORAGE .............................................................................13

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ..............................13-15

TROUBLE SHOOTING ...........................................................16

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ......................................16

REPAIR PARTS--CHIPPER-SHREDDER ........ 17, 18

REPAIR PARTS--ENGINE ......................................19-23

O

Oil ..............................................................................................9

Operating Tips .................................................................................8

R

Repair/Replacement Parts .........................................17-23

Responsibilities, Customer .....................................3, 11-13

S

Safety Rules .................................................................... 2

Sharpening .....................................................................14, 15

Service Recommendations ..............................................11

Spark Plug .......................................................................12

Specifications ......................................................................3

Storage ......................................................................................13

T

Table of Contents ..............................................................4

Trouble Shooting ...............................................................16

U

Unclogging ............................................................... 13, 14

Unpacking ......................................................................................5

W

Warranty .......................................................................... 3

4

ASSEMBLY mNSTRUCTmONS

£

...Fla.t-"_/'-,f'_'_ chipper-shredder, stand behind and face the hopper

5_l_Sl]el_ k_,,,.._) (engine is at the front of the unit)

• __ Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem-

I II bled at the factory, except for the hopper assembly
I I_ (hopper hood and upper leaf ramp section have been

I II sub-assembled), upper guide assembly, chute deflec-
! ]_ tor and the catcher bag The hardware pack and safe-
I tl ._ ty glasses are also included in the carton

I] [/_._'_]-<'-Hex Lock The hardware pack contains the parts shown infigure
II [l_..)))1 Nut 5/16-18 1 (shown full size)

1 _ Thread

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO_
LINE or OIL After assembly, see operation section of
this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommen-

dation&
NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your

b il TOREMOVECHIPPER-SHREDDERFROMCARTON

I !l Cut the corners of the carton Remove all packing

I II ..... inserts Roll chipper-shredder out of the carton Make

I 11----5110-1_e'.-%1°.:'Loog certain all parts and literature have been removed

I !J before the carton is discarded

I II TOOLSREQUIREDFORASSEMBLY

I II (1) Phillips Screwdriver
I II (2)1/2"or Adjustable Wrenches

I / (2) 7/16 or Adjustable Wrenches

I i I__ M [] [] I_- TrusoM°chi°eScrews

I L .e LockNu,a

FIGURE 1.