Craftsman 247.796890 User Manual
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
247.796890
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Carefully read and
follow Safety
Rules, Precautions
and Operating
Instructions. Failure
to do so can result
in serious personal
injury.
WARNING
5 H.P.
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
• Assembly
• Operation
Always wear eye protection during
operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
Soid by Sears. Roebuck and Co., Chicago it! 60684 US.A.
Part No. 770-58758 8/87
REAR
Leaf
Ramp
Muffler
Air
Cleaner
Chute
Deflector
Spark Plug,
Wire and Elbow
MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS
WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE
ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. SEE ILLUSTRA
TION AT LEFT
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Throttle ^
Contro
Fuel
Tank
Model
Plate
FRONT
f^atcher
Bag
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Instructions given with this sym
bol are for personal safety. Be
sure to follow them.
INDEX
Warranty .
Rules for Safe Operation
Assembly . - Operation
How to Use Your Chipper-Shredder
Adjustments
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
UMITED ONE YEAR 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 purpose, 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, blade guides, blade adapters,
air cleaners, spark plugs and catcher bags;
— Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN CHIPPER-SHREDDER TO THE
NEAREST SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO , Dept 698/731 A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
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Maintenance Off-Season Storage
Maintenance Check List
Trouble Shooting Chart
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NOTE
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine 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 appiicable local or state laws ilf any) If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective work
ing order by the operator
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 ot ihe California Public Resources Code) Other
states may have similar laws. Federal law apply on federal lands A spark arrester muffler is available at your Sears
Authorized Service Center isee page 19)
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WARNING
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To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the foilowirtg safety instruc
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tions Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
TRAINING
1. Read this ov\/ner's manual carefully in its entirety
before attempting to assemble or operate this
machine Be completeiy familiaf 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,
2. Children must never be allowed to operate this
equipment,
3. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or
reactions
4. This equipment should never be operated in the
vicinity of chiidren, pets or other persons
5- Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monox
ide, which is an odorless, tasteless and deadly
poisonous gas
6.. Never allow your hands or any part of your body or
clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge
chute, or near any moving part while the machine
or engine is running
7 If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or repair
the feeding chamber or 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,
and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug before attempting such inspection or repair
PREPARATION
1, Wear safety glasses provided with your unit
while operating the chipper-shredder to prevent in
jury from any chips which may be ejected out of
the openings
2 Wear proper apparel Avoid wearing loose fitting
clothing. Wear gloves when handling material
3 HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE as gasoline is an
extremely flammable fuel
A Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank indoors, while the engine
is running, or while the engine is stiil hot. Turn
the unit off and let the engine cool before
refueiing.
B, Fuel your chipper-shredder in a clean area Do
not smoke while refueling.
C Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times
except during refueling
D Avoid spilling gasoline or oil. Wipe the unit
clean of any spilled fuel or oil,
E Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away
from heat or open flame, and out of reach of
children.
4, This machine should be operated only upon an
level earthen surface
5.. Assure that all screws, rsuts and bolts and other
fasteners are properly secured
OPERATION
1, When feeding shreddable material into this equip
ment, be extemely careful that pieces of metal,
rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not
included
2 If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object
or if your machine should start making an unusual
noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
Allow the machine to stop and take the following
steps:
A Inspect for damage
B Replace or repair any damaged parts
C, Check for any loose parts and lighten to assure
continued safe operation.
3 The engine must be kept clean of debris and other
accumulations.
4 Do not altowr an accumulation of processed material
to build up in the discharge area as this will pre
vent proper discharge and can result in kick-back
from feed opening
5 Never allow 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
6 Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in
good working condition to assure continued safe
operation
7 Always stand clear of the discharge area when
operating this machine
8 Keep your face and body back from the feed
opening to avoid accidental bounce back of any
material,
9 Do not over-reach Keep proper balance and
footing at ail times
10 The engine governor settings on your machine
must not be altered, changed, or tampered with
The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speeds and protects the engine and all moving
parts from damage caused by overspeed.
11 Do not transport machine while engine is running
12 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
1 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 The machine should be allowed to
cool down before making such Inspection, ad
justments, service, etc Maintain your machine with
care and keep it dean for the best and continued
safe operation
2. Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air
filter
3 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 storage, the gasoline should be drained
and disposed in a safe manner. Always allow the
machine to coo! before storing in any enclosure
NOTE
This unit Is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE
Or OIL, After assembly, see operation
section of this manual for proper fuel and
engine oil recommendations
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Required for Assembly:
¡2) 7/16" Open End or Box Wrenches’
ill 1/2" Socket Wrench
‘ An Adjustable Wrench may be used in place of one
of the wrenches
NOTE
The right and feft side of your chipper
shredder is determined from behind the
unit.
FIGURE 1
UNPACKING
Remove the chipper-shredder and loose parts from the
carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been
removed before the carton is discarded.
Parts in Carton:
Chipper-Shredder
Chute Deflector
Hopper
Upper Leaf Ramp Section
Catcher Bag
Hardware Pack
Safety Glasses
-Contents of Hardware Pack (See Figure 1):
A 181
B (81
c (6)
D (21
Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 1/2" Long
Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20 Thread
Hex Washer Head Self-Tapping Screws
5/16-18 X 3/4" Long
Keepers
CHUTE DEFLECTOR INSTALLATION
1. Place the chute deflector in position on the
discharge opening (on the left side of the chipper-
—~ shredder) See figure 2
2 Secure chute deflector to discharge opening with
hex bolts |A) and hex lock nuts (B) Heads of the
hex bolts are inside the discharge opening Hex nuts
go on the outside
3 Tighten al! four nuts and bolts securely
Happer
FIGURE 3
Lower Leef
Rarnp Section
INSTALLATION OF HOPPER AND UPPER GUtlDE EXTENSION
T The lower leaf ramp section on the chipper-shred
der is placed in an upright position for shipping
purposes Lower this section-
2
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Place the hopper in position on the shredder
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See figure 3. Start all four hex washer head seif
tapping screws fCi. 'then tighten securely using a
1/2" socket wrench
Lower Leaf
Ramp Section
Assemble the keepers (Dl to the sides of the unit
with two hex washer head self-tapping screws (Ci,
using a 1/2" socket wrench. Tighten securely
Place upper leaf ramp section inside the lower ieaf
ramp section Secure with four hex bolts iA! and
hex lock nuts IBI- Tighten securely See figure 5,
FIGURE S,
" Upper Leaf
Ramp Section
ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG
Your unit is equipped with a nylon bag which attaches
to the discharge opening. If desired, place the end of
the bag over the chute deflector. Depress plunger, pull
on the drawstring, and release plunger to lock it in
■ position. See figure 6
OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL UP
NOTE
ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. FILL
CRANKCASE WITH OIL BEFORE STAR
TING. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO
ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE
WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR
FUEL
Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades
30 or 10W30
c 5W20
-20“ 0“
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL
CHANGE, ALL OILS MUST A.P.I SERVICE CLASSIFICA
TION SD. SE OR SR
1, Fill engine with oil,
a Remove engine oil fit! plug- See figure 7.
b With chipper-shredder level, fill engine with oil
to point of overflowing. Capacity is 1-1/4 pints
c Tilt chipper-shredder forward on its wheels,
then re-level
d Check oil level. Refill to point of over-flowing
if necessary. Replace oil ft'K plug,,
32“
60“ 80“ 100“
Fill fuel tank. See figure 8, Use fresh, dean,
unleaded automotive gasolirte Capacity is 3 quarts.
WARNING
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Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank
to prevent spills and to allow for fuel
expansion If gasoline is accidently spill
ed, move chipper-shredder away from
area of spill. Avoid creating any source of
ignition until gasoline vapors have
disappeared.
NOTE
DO NOT USE GASOHOL OR
METHANOL. These type fuels react with
water content in the fuel and tend to form
strong acids which can corrode metal
parts and harm rubber plastics.
USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL. STORE IN
APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CON
TAINERS, USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS.
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