Craftsman 247796893 Owner’s Manual
..........'IIIMANUAL!
::-MODEL NO.
247.796893-
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i,WARNING
Carefully read and
follow Safety_ _•_,_:.......,,::_•
Rules, Precautions
and Operating
instructions. __:ailure?,_,.
tO do so can result
,nse ious; personail
injury.
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Leaf
Ramp
Muffler
REAR
Air
Cleaner
Throttle
Control
Fuel
Tank
Model
Plate
Chip-It
FRONT
Chute
Deflector
Spark Plug,
and Elbow
INDEX!i,:
MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS
WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE
YOU SHOULD RECO RD BOTH MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
bol are for personal safety. Be
Instructions given with this sym-
sure to follow them.
;Warranty ........ . ................ •" "M'F"2
Rules for Safe Operation... ............ ;.... 3
Assembly ........................ ...... 4
Operation .............................. 6
;How to Use Your Chipper-Shredder .. ......... 7
!Adjustments ............................ 9
I MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT I
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
._ii:'Maintenance ..................... :, ._ ...... 9
Off-Season Storage " .11
Maintenance Check List . ..i_"__i;:.'.' ._i._i._.,_i:......... 12
Trouble Shooting Chart ................... 12
Repair Parts .......................... 13-19
..........._.... :_.LIMITED:ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN GAS CHIPPER-SHREDDER i=_!i:
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'!iii_iFol_:i:_ei'ye.a[!fromthe date_ purchase, When:thisi:Ct'afts_an'Ch!pper-Shredder is mairi:t$i'rled,"iEbricatea_,i_i:i
_' and t_ned u_:a_0rding tO the inS:LrUctionsin the owner s manual, Sears wilt repair, free of charge, any defect
inmaterial and workmanship, i(_i:,_i_:::;,:_i ', _':!:_::
IfthisCraftsman Ch pper-Shredder isused forcommercia or renta purpose,thiswarranty applies foronIy_!,
30 days from the date of purchas_ ...... ! .... . ,...... ".i..... ;.",; ,: :i
This warranty does not cover: .... : (_ ::,_7 :-,: i_ij; _;
--Expendab e.Jtems, which become worn during normal .use, such as blades, blade, guides, blade adapte!:s, _
i:!'ai_:€eaners, 'spark piugs andcatcher bag's; _..... " ' !::_
-- Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including be_t cranksl;_afts. ,...-. : il.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN CHIPPER:SHRE06ER TO _ri_E.
NEAREST SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. . , ..
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to stat_
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engi,e andshoUid not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
coverecl;"bri3sh;€o_iered or grass-covered, and un esstheengine_s exhaust system:is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any}. If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective work-
ing order by the operator. ' : :.:i_i!::,_:'..:.::i
., In .the State,of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code): Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler (see page 19) '
is available at your Sears AuthoriZed Service Center.:. " .., ,:.... ,..... "
A IN To reduce the potential for'any injury, comply with the following safety instruc-
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_$:_' : _, • :•i_•: _i'¸ _:i_•ii_,•_•i_•__i_.;_::i•_ .... _ :
_ = _-= = _ = tions. Failure to complywith the instructions may result in personal injury.
r Jr RULES FOR SAFEOPERATION .....
"I:R INING r _ _:_i •rOCkS,bottles, cansor other foreignobjects arenot!
%:' Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety _:_'_i _rJncluded. _ i_I_ iii I!
i before-: attempting to assemble or operate this • 2. ff the cutting mechanism strikesany foreign object =i
_ machine. Be completely familiar with the controls '::r,:;0rif your machine should start making anunusual
'_,:and the proper use of this machinebefore operating 'i _r_'_=_':__i_,noiseor vibration, immad ately Stopthe engine and .ir
it: Keep thismanual in a safe p ace for future and _disconnectthe :spark plugwire fr0mthe sparkplug_
regular reference and for ordering replacement ..... ..............Allow the machine to stop and take the following=
parts. : ' _steps: _ _ _ "
2. Children must never be altowed to operatethis :, _=,I_A. Inspect for damage, : ;
equipment. ;,: _ i,!=_ Replace orrepair any damaged partsl ....
3. ,No one shouldoperate this unit while intoxicated or,:: c: Check for any looseparts andtighten to assure
while taking medication that impairsthe sensesoI;r:; :!_ i-i!: continued safe operation. _ _ . _-i
reactions. ,,_: 3, !_The engine must be keptclean of debrisand other,li:
4.i This equipment should never be operated in the ;_ _accumulations.
i: vicinity Of children, pets or other persons,
5, Never run your machine inan enclosed area asthe
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monox-
id;_,,_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 reasonto inspect orrepair
the feeding chamber or any part of the machine
where a moving partcan come incontact with your
=,.body orclothing, stop the machine, allow it to cool,
.... and disconnect the spark plugwire from the spark
.... plug:before attempting such insPeCtion or rep_iir.
PREPARATION
1. Wear safety glasses provided with your unit
while operating the chipper-shredderto prevent in-
jury from any chips which may be ejected outof
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 engin_ Do
not fill the fuel tank indoors, while the engine
is running,or while the engine isstill hot. Turn
the unit off and let the engine cool before
refueling.
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 spillir_ggasoline or oil. Wipe the unit
clean of any spilled fuel or oil.
E. Store fuel and oilin approvedcontainers, away
.: from,heat or open flame, and out of reach of
children.
4. This machine should be operated only upon a
level earthen surface.
5. Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other
_ fasteners are property secured.
=OPERATION
'i. _=When feeding shreddable material into this equip-
ment, be extemely careful that pieces of metal,
4. Do notallow an accumulationof processedmaterial
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 _srunning.
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 machin_
8. Keep your face and body back from the feed
opening to avoid accidentatbounce back of any
material.
9. Do not over:reach.: Keep proper balance, and
footing at all times.
10. The engine governor settings on your machine
must not be altered, changed, or tampered with.
The governorcontrolsthe maximum safe operating
speeds and protects theengine and all moving
parts from damage caused by overspeed.
11. Do not transport machine while engineis running.
12. Do not operate=engine if air Cleaner or cover
directly over carburetor air it_take is removes,
except for adjustment. Removal of such parts
could create afire hazard.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. When this equipment is stopped for servicing,
inspection, storage or to change an accessory,
make surethe sparkplug wire isdisc0nnectedfrom
the spark plug. The machine should be allowed to
cool down before making such inspection, ad-
justments, service, etc Maintain your machinewith
care and keep it clean for the best and continued
safe operation.
2. Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air
filter,
3. When not inuse, your machine should bestoredout
ofthe reachof children,Keep where gasolinefumes
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 cool before storing in any enclosure.
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
1/4÷20 x 1/2" Long
' 4EXLOGKNUTS ,
114-20 Thread
BOLTS
FIGURE 1
ASSEMBLY
I_ NOTE
Thisunit isshipped WITHOUT GASOLINE
or OIL. After assembly, see operation
section of this manual for properfuel and
engine oil recommendations.
:- NOTE
The right a_d left' side of your chipper-
shredder is determined from behind the
unit.
Hex Bolts
Hex Lock Nuts
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Chute
Deflector
KEEPERS
INSTRUCTIONS
UNPACKING
Rembve_thechipper:Shredder and loose parts from
the carton, Make certain ail :parts and literature have
been removed before the carton is discarded.
Parts in Carton: ,,
Chippnr-ShrP-dder,_ _ ..... '; "
Chute Deflector
Hopper
Upper Leaf Ramp Section
Catcher Bag
Hardware Pack
Safety .Glasses " :.... "
Tools Required for Assembly:
(2) 7/16" Open End of Box Wrenches*
(!) 1/2" Socket Wrench
* An Adjustable Wrench may be used in place of one
of the wrenches.
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FIGURE 2
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 four hex bolts (1/2" long) and 1/4" hex lock
nuts. Heads of the hex bolts are inside the
discharge opening. Hex nuts go on the outside.
3, Tighten all four nuts and :bolts securely.
Hopper j_
Self-Tapping
Screws
FiGuRE 3 .......
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INSTALLATION OFHOPPER AND UPPER LEAF RAMP
1. The lower leaf ramp section on the chiPper-
shredder isplaced inan uPright PoSitionfor ship-
ping purposes. Lower,this Section:_,
2. Placethe hopper inposition on the shredder.See
figure 3, Start all four self:tapping screws,,then
tighten securelyusing al/2"i_sOcketwrench.
jaf :r :i': ....
Ramp Section
\ \ Screw
FIGURE 4
Lower Leaf :
Ramp Section:_ :;i ,,
\
Seff:Ta
3. Assemble the keeperstO_:the sides.:af_ithe unit
..........with two se f-tapping screws, usinga 1/2",socket
__rench. _ghte n sffcurety. _ i
Place upper ieaframp section insidethe lower leaf
.
ramp :section, Secure with:four hex bolts
(ll2"long) and 1!4'ii t_ex:locknuts. Tighten secure-
-ii
ly. Seefigure 5:1,"_'::_:!: :i:
.
FIGURE 5. _:
--- Catcher
i
ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG , '
_ _... .......... to the discharge opening._If desired,iplacethe end of
on the drawstring, and release plunger,to lOck itlin
positiqn.,See figure 6.. _. _.i_I_
__ the bag overthe chute deflector: Depmss plunger,:pult
FIGURE 6.
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OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL UP
il_ 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•
__iRecommended SAE :Viscosity Grades_ ,__
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30W or 10W30 v /
!;'r,
-20 ° 0o 32 ° 60° 80 ° 100 o
TErvIPERATURERANGE EXPECTED BEFORENEXT OIL
CHI_NGE. ALL OILS MUST MEET A.RI. SERVICE
CL/_SStFICATION SD, SE, OR SF.
1. _ill engine with oil.
a. Remove engine oil fill plug. See figure 7•
b. With chipper-shredder level,fill enginewith oil
to point of overflowing. Capacity is 1-1!4pints.
-lilt chipper-shredder forward on its wheels,
then re-level.
d. Check oil level. Refill to point of over-flowing
if necessary. Replace oil fill plug.
Oil
Fill
2. Fill fuel tank. See figure 8. Use fresh,::_lean, :
unleadedautomotive gasolin_Capacity is3 quarts.
Spark..._ Muffler
Plug,
Wire Fuel
and _ _-_r--'-- I
Elbow __ nk
FIGURE 8• : .......
WARNING
Fill to'within _'1/2inch of topof fuel tank
to prevent spills and to allow for fuel
expans!on. If gasoline isaccidently spifF
ed, mov e "chipper-shredder away from .
areaof spi!!;Avoid creating any source of .......
ignition _until gasoline vapors have
• disappeared. '_ •
FIGURE 7.
/
Oil Drain Plug
USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL. STORE IN
APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CON-
TAINERS. USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS:;: i
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