Craftsman 247.795861 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

MODEL NOS. 247.795860

247.795861

Caution;

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

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8 HORSEPOWER

3 CUTTING STAGE MULCHING AND BAGGING CHIPPER-SHREDDER

Assembly

Operation

Customer Responsibilities

Service and Adjustment

Repair Parts

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A.

770-8175H 9/92

SAFETY RULES

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

TRAINING

® If the

cutting mechanism strikes any

foreign object

your machine

should

start

making an unusual

noise

Read this owner's manual carefully

in its entirety

before

vibration,

immediately

stop

the

engine,

disconnect

the

attempting to assemble or operate this machine Be com

spark

plug

wire from

the spark

plug

and

move

it away

pletely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this

from the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take

machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe

the following steps:

place for future and

regular reference and for ordering

replacement parts.

inspect for damage.

Replace or repair any damaged parts.

® Children must never be allowed to operate this equipment

assure contin

® No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while

Check

for

any

loose

parts

and

tighten to

ued safe operation

taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions..

•

This equipment should never be

operated

in the

vicinity

mulations.

of children, pets or other persons.

Never run your machine In an

enclosed

area

as the

® Do not

allow

accumulation

processed material

build up

the

discharge area as

this will

prevent proper

exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which

discharge and can result in kick-back from feed opening.

is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas.

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

® Never place your hands or any part of your body or cloth

clothing

inside

the

feeding

chamber,

discharge

chute

ing inside the

feeding

chamber, discharge

chute, or near

near any moving part while the engine is running,

any moving part while the machine or engine is running.

® Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good work

If it is necessary for

any reason

inspect or repair the

feeding chamber or any part of the machine where a mov

ing condition to assure continued safe operation.

ing part can come in contact with your body or clothing,

® Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating

this machine

stop the machine, allow it to cool,

disconnect the spark

plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the

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

avoid accidental bounce back of any material.

spark plug before attempting such inspection or repair.

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

PREPARATION

times,,

governor settings on your machine must not

ing the chipper-shredder to prevent injury from any mate

be altered,

changed,

or tampered

with.

The

governor

rial which may be ejected out of the openings,

controls

the

maximum

safe operating speeds and

pro

® Wear proper apparel. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing,.

tects

the

engine

and

all

moving

parts

from

damage

Wear gloves when handling material.

caused by overspeed.

® HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE as it is an extremely

® Do not transport machine while engine is running

flammable fuel

fill the

® Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over

® Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not

carburetor

air

intake

removed,

except

for adjustment.

fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the

Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.

engine is still hot. Turn the unit off and let the engine cool

before refueling.

Fuel your chipper-shredder in

clean

area. Do not

smoke while refueling.

® Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except during

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

refueling

® When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection,

Avoid spilling

gasoline or oil. Wipe

the unit clean of any

storage or to change an accessory, make sure the spark

spilled fuel or oil.

plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug and moved

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

away from the spark plug The machine should be

or open flame, and out of reach of children

allowed to cool down before making such inspection,

® This machine should be operated only upon a level surface.

adjustments, service, etc Maintain your

machine

with

•

Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other fasteners

care and keep it clean for the best and continued safe

are properly secured.

operation

OPERATION

® Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filler

® When not in use, your machine should be stored out of

When feeding shreddable material

into this equipment,

be extremely

careful

that pieces

metal,

rocks,

bottles,

the reach of children. Keep where gasoline fumes will not

reach an

open flame or spark. For long periods of stor

cans or other

foreign

objects are not included. Personal

injury or damage to the machine could result.	age, refer to the “Storage" section of this manual.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT

MEANS—ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CCMGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman 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, welltrained 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.

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

Read and observe the safety rules.

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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Horsepower:	8,0

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

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

WARRANTY

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHIPPER-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 norma! use, such as blades, chipper blades, flails, air cleaners, spark plugs and catcher bags.

®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

SAFETY RULES.....................................................	2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.................................	3
WARRANTY..............................................................	3
INDEX.,.................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY............................................................	5-7
OPERATION.....................................................	7-10
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.....................	11, 12

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

INDEX

	A			O
Adjustments;			15	Oil...............................	................... 9
Adjustments;
Carburetor..... .				Operating Tips...........	.................. 8
Engine Speed.			.15
Assembly Instructions:			....6	Repair/Replacement Parts................................		17-23
................Catcher Bag			....6	.............................Responsibilities. Customer		3,11-13
Chute Crank Deflector			....6			2
Hopper Assembly.......			....6	Safety Rules ___ _______		2
				.........................Sharpening		.14, 15
	C			.........................Sharpening		.14, 15
	C			Service Recommendations.		......... 11
Catcher Bag......... ........			.....................6,7	Spark Plug..........................		......... 12
Controls............................			.........................7	......... ............Specifications		........... 3
Customer Responsibilities...............................			3, 11,12	..................................................................Storage		13
		E		T
Engine;				Table of Contents ................................................		4
Maintenance................			.................11. 12	Trouble Shooting........ .............................................		16
Starting.......................			.......................10	U
Stopping........ ......... ..			.........................8	Unciogging.,....................................._______ _13, 14
Storage.......................			............. ..........13	Unpacking,..... ................................................		5
		F		W
Fuel..... ...........................			......................... 9	Warranty .................................................................		.3
		L	.......................11
Lubrication.......................			.......................11
Maintenance;
Agreement ..................			......................... 3
Schedule......................			....................... 11
Engine.......... ...............			.................11. 12
Chipper-Shredder .......			.......................11

Flat

Washer

5/16" I.D

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

-^Hex Lock

Nut 5/16-18

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 dations.

NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your chipper-shredder, stand behind and face the hopper (engine is at the front of the unit).

Your chipper-shredder has been completely assem bled at the factory, except for the hopper assembly (hopper hood and upper leaf ramp section have been sub-assembled), upper guide assembly, chute deflec tor and the catcher bag The hardware pack and safe ty glasses are also included in the carton

The hardware pack contains the parts shown in figure 1 (shown full size)

Hex Bolt

'5/16-18x8-3/8" Long

TO REMOVE CHIPPER-SHREDDER FROM CARTON

Cut the corners of the carton. Remove all packing inserts. Roll chipper-shredder out of the carton Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before the carton is discarded

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

(1)Phillips Screwdriver

(2)1/2" or Adjustable Wrenches

(2)7/16" or Adjustable Wrenches

Truss Machine Screws

1/4-20 X 1/2" Long

Hex Lock Nuts

1/4-20 Thread

FIGURE 1.

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