Craftsman 247797851 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S

ANUAL

MODELNO,

247.797851

Caution:

ReadandFollow AHSafety Rules

and Instructions BeforeOperating

This Equipment

SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO.,CNcago, iL 60684 U.S,A.

5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTnNG STAGE

MULCHHNG AND BAGGnNG CH_PPER-SHREDDER

Assembly

Operation Maintenance ;

Service and Adjustment

Repair Parts

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

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

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

machine before operating it Keep this manuat in a safe place for future and regufar reference and for ordering replacement parts

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

taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions

• This equipment should never be operated in the vicinity

of children, pets or other persons

o Never run your machine tn an enclosed area as the ex-

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

Never place your hands or any pad of your body or ctothing

inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near any

moving part while the machine or engine is running

• 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 coot, 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 gtasses provided with your unit while

operating the chipper-shredder to prevent injury from any material which may be ejected out el the openings

• Wear proper appale] Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing Wear gloves when handling material

® HANDLE GASOLINE WITH. CARE as it is an extremely

flammable fuel

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

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

engine is still hot Turn the unit off and letthe engine cool

before refueling

• Fuel your chipper-shredder in a clean area. Do not smoke while refueling

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

refueling,

o 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.

e Assure that eli screws, nuts and bolts and other fasleners

are properly secured

OPERATION

e 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

e If the cutting mechanism strikes any toreign object or if

your machine should stall 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 ptug Allow the machine to stop and take the foliowing steps:

Inspect for damage Replace or repair any damaged parts

Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued

safe operation

I The engine must be kept clean of debris and other ac-

cumulations

e Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to

buiId up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kick-back trom feed opening

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

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

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

ing condition toassure continued safe operation

• Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating this machine

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

avoid accidental bounce back ot any material

e Do not over4each Keep proper balance and footing at all

times

o The engine governor settings on your machine must not

be altered, changed, or tampered with The governor con- trols the maximum sate operating speeds and protects the

engine and all moving paris _om damage caused by overspeed

,o Do not transport machine while engine is running o Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directty over

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

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

o When this equipmenl is stopped tor 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 aliowed to cool down before making such inspection, adiustments+ service, etc, Maintain your machine with care and keep

it clean for the best and continued safe operation

• Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air titter

• When not in use, your machine should be stored out of the reach ol children Keep where gasoline fumes wilt not

reach an open flame or spark For tong periods of storage, refer to the "Storage '' section of this manual

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. l'l"

MEANS--ATTENTION[!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY tS INVOLVED+

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase ot a Sears

Craftsman Chipper-Shredder It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible

dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department We have competent, wel!4rained tech- nicians and the proper loots to service or repair this unit

Please read and retain tMs manual The instructions wilt enable you to assemble and maintain your chipper-shredder

properly Always observe the "SAFETY RULES "

MODEL NUMBER 247,797851

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

PRODUCT SPECUFRCAT ONS

Horsepower: 50

Displacement: 1257 cu in

Fuel Capacity: 3 Quarts

Spark Plug (Gap 030 in ): Champion

J19LM or

Equivalenl

Magnetron e Ignition Air Gap: 0!25 in

MASNTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears s{0re for details

CUSTOMER RESPONS BIL TRES

e Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule ir_ maintaining, caring for and using your chipper-shredder e Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual

WARRANTY

ONE YEAR UMITED WARRANTYON CRAFTSMANGAS [;HnPPER.,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 delect 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:

e Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, chipper blades, flails, air cleaners,

spark plugs and catcher bags

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

maintain the equipment according to the inslructions 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 tN 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, Department 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY

INDEX ASSEMBLY, OPERATION MAINTENANCE

Adjustments:

Carburetor Engine Speed ,o

Assembly Instructions:

Catcher Bag ....

Chute Crank Deflector

Hopper Assembly Catcher' Bag

Catcher Bag Controls

Customer Responsibiiiiies

Engine:

Maintenance

Starting ....

Stopping,

Storage .....

Fue!

Lubrication .....

Maintenance:

Agreement

Engine .....

Chipper-Shredder ....

5, 6

7-10

10, 11

INDEX

I0, 11

, I2

, k , 8

....... 10

,,. 10, 1t

t4 15

STORAGE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

TROUBLE SHOOTING,

REPAIR PARTS--CHIPPER_SHREDDER REPAIR PARTSmENGINE PARTS ORDERINGtSERVlCE

Back Cover

13-t5

17, 18

19*23

O Oil Operating Tips

9,10

Release Bar

RepairlReplacement Parts

Responsibilities, Customer'

6 6

Satety Rules Sharpening

Service Recommendations

Spark Plug .....

Specifications ....

Storage .......

, 13, 14

17-23

15 11

Table of Contents

Trouble Shooting

Unclogging Unpacking

Warranty

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion 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) tf a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator,

tn 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 federat lands A spark arrester for the muffler (see

page 23) is available through your Sears Authorized Service Center

ASSEMBLY

Washer

5fi6" I°D.

Hex Bolt

_-------5116-'t8 x 8-3/8" Long

Cupped Washers

5/16" I.D.

Hex Lock

ut 5116-18

Thread

Hand

Knobs

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO- LINE or OIL After assembly, see operation section of

this manual for proper fue! and engine oil recom- mendations

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 assembled

at the factory, excepl for the hopper assembly (hopper hood and upper guide extension have been sub-

assembled), upper guide assembly, chute defleclor and the catcher bag The hardware pack and safety glasses

are also included in the carton The hardware pack contains the parts shown in figure

1 (shown full size).

TOREMOVECHIPPER-SHREDDERFROMCARTON

Cut the corners of the carton, Remove air packing in- serts, Rol! chipper-shredder out of the carton, Make cer- tain al! parts and literature have been removed before

the carton is discarded

TOOLSREQUIREDFORASSEMBLY

(!) Phitfps Screwdriver (1) Straight Blade Screwdriver (2) 1/2" or Adjustable Wrenches (2) 7/16" or Adjustable Wrenches

Hex Bolt !/.-20

x 4" Long

Spacers_

FIGURE 1. 5

Lock Washer---_(f'_ _--_-_----_ Hex Nut

1/4" I,,D.

V4" I.D t_____J _ V,_-20Thread

._ Machine Screws

t/4-20 x 1/2" Long

Hex Lock Nuts

1/4,.20 Thread

Lock

Washer

Hex Nut--'---

Hand.

Knob "_ FIGURE 2.

Hopper Pivot

Assemble This

Truss Screw and

Nut

Rat®use

Bar

FIGURE 4,,

FIGURE 5.

Stop

Washer

Release

8.318" Long Flat Washer

Hex Lock Nut

Guide

Assembly

He× Bolt

Long

Chute

Deflector

Upper Guide

Assembly

Bar

Bolt

Hopper Assembly

Upper

Guide

Extension

Remove Truss

Screw and Nut

Drawstring

HOWTOSET-UPYOURCHIPPER.,SHREDBE£

IS DISCONNECTED AND MOVED AWAY

MAKE CERTAIN THE SPARK PLUG WIRE

FROM "['HE SPARK PLUG BEFORE AS-

SEMBLiNG THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER.

ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR

® Place one fiat washer 1/4" I D., then one spacer t/4"

1.D on hex bolt 4" tong

® Place chute deflector in position on the discharge

opening, on the left side of the chipper-shredder

® Insert hex bolt through hinge on chute deflector and

-*-----housing (spacer fits inside of hinge) See figure 2 ® Place second spacer t14" ID over he× bolt, inside

other part of hinge. Secure with 114" l D. flat washer, lock washer and hex nut Tighlen securely

e Secure both sides of chute deflector to housing us-

ing hand knobs and cupped washers 5/16" I.D. (cupped side of washers go against chute deflector),

ATTACHING THE UPPER GUIDE ASSEMBLY

Place upper guide assembly in position on frame, mak- ing certain edges of the upper guide assembly are

underneath stop washers, and the release bar is in the

-.,,---slots See figure 3. Insert hex bolt 8-3t8" long through upper guide assembly and frame Secure with fiat washer 5/16" I D and hex lock nut

NOTE: Make certain upper guide assembly can pivot by pulling up on release bar and lowering upper guide assembly. I! necessary, loosen hex lock nut a turn or two Put the upper guide assembly back into the raised

position

ATTACHING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY

Your chipper-shredder has been shipped with the upper guide extension attached to the hopper assembly. See

._---figure 4 Attach the hopper assembly to the upper guide

assembly as follows Be certain to place heads of all truss machine screws inside of hopper assembly

e Remove one truss machine screw and nut from each

side of hopper assembly as shown in figure 4 Push hopper' pivot door down inside lower part of hop- per as you pface hopper assembly (both pieces) in- side upper guide assembly.. Replace truss screws

and nuts iust removed, using the front upper hole

in assembly as shown in figure 4, one on each side

Tighten finger tight only.

in hardware pack in the remaining holes of hopper assembly, alternating sides of the unit and tighten-

ger

_._---Your chipper-shredder is equipped with a catcher bag

ing finger tight only,

e After assembling all eight screws, tighten them

securely

ATTACHING 'THE CATCHER BAG

to catch the shredded material

e To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag over

the chute deflector so it completely covers the chute opening Depress the plunger on the drawstring, pull

on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the chute opening. Release plunger to lock it into posi,- tion See figure 5

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR C;HtPPER-SHREDDER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER

Compare the illustrations with your chipper-shredder to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls

and adjustments Save this manual for future reference

Hopper

Assembly

• f_"%

Otl Fill

Release .... '

Dipstick

Chipper

Chute

S Chute

Pluc Deflector

Choke

Catcher

Throttle

Bag

Control

Handle

FIGURE 6o

i ........

MEETS ANSI SAFETYSTANIgARBS

Sears chipper-shredders conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institule

OPERATINGCONTROLS(See figure 6)

RELEASE BAR--Used to release the hopper when

raising or lowering,

CHOKE LEVER--Used to enrich the fue! mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine

BEFORE USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER, AGAIN REFER TO THE "SAFETY RULES" AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL ALWAYS BE CAREFUL,

The operation ol any chipper-shredder can result in toreign objects being lhrown into

the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear the safety glasses pro- vided with the chipper-shredder or eye shields belore chipping or shredding, or while

performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend Wide Vision Safety lvlask for over spectacles or standard glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores

STARTER HANDLE--Used to manually start the engine

THROTTLE CONTROL--Controls engine speed and

stops the engine

BEFORE:STARTING .... :........................

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR

FUEL

Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades

i ]I 1 ] 1I ] |l

A, I I 3oorlow3o

........tion of acids during sto[age_ Acidicgas can damage

the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid

engine problems, the fuel system should be empty before storage for 30 days or longer Refer to "Storage"

section of this manual for details Use fresh fuel each season

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may result

NOTE' USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL STORE IN AP- PROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS USE

CLEAN FILL FUNNELS.

__., 5W30 ..... _ T--F" I

I I 1 ],I-.................. 11]

- 20 ° 0° 32° 60° 80° 100 °

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT

OIL CHANGE. ALL OILS MUST BEAPI SERVICE CLASSIFICATION SD, SE OR SF

o Fill engine with oil as follows. Remove oil fill dipstick

See figure 7 With chipper-shredder level, use a fun- nel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on dipstick

Capacity is approximately 1t/4 pints Be careful not to overfill. Tilt chipper-shredder toward the left (from

behind the hopper), then re-teve{ Check oil level Refill to FULL mark on dipstick if necessary Replace dipstick and tighten

Oil Plug, Fill and \

Dipstiik __

Spark

Wire,,

Muffler

Oil

Fill----*

Dipstick

FIGURE 7_

o Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank, See figure 8 Use

fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline. Capaci- ty is 3 quarts. Replace fuel cap,

_ WARNING: DO NOT FILL CLOSER THAN

Caution: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and forma-

t/2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK TO PREVENT SPILLS AND TO ALLOW FOR

FUEL EXPANSION. IF GASOLINE IS ACCiDENTLY SPILLED, MOVE CHIPPER-

SHREDDER AWAY FROM AREA OF SPILL. AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAPORS

HAVE DISAPPEARED.

FIGURE 8,

TO START ENGINE

THAN THE OPERATOR IS STANDING WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER

NEAR THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER WHILE STARTING OR OPERATING_ DO NOT OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-

SHREDDER UNLESS THE CHUTE DE- FLECTOR HAS BEEN PROPERLY IN-

STALLED AND IS SECURED WITH THE HAND KNOBS.

• Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug See figure 8..

• Place the throttle control lever in FAST position, See

figure 9

a Move choke fever to CHOKE position.

• Grasp starter handle (see figure 9) and pull rope out

slowly until engine reaches start of compression cy- cle (rope will pul! slightly harder at this point) Let

the rope rewind slowly.

NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails

and fingers which are part of the shredding mechanism falling into place, and should be expected

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