Craftsman 247.797855 User Manual
OWNER’S
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MODEL NOS.
247.797854
247.797855
5 HORSEPOWER
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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.
770-711 OH 9/92
(R920818)
SAFETY RULES
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS- FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
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TRAINING
® 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
® Children must never be ailowed to operate this equipment.
® 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,
® Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas
© Never place your hands or any part of your body or cloth
ing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near
any moving part whiie 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 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
® Wear safely glasses provided with your unit while operat
ing the chipper-shredder to prevent injury from any mate
rial vsihich may be ejected out of the openings.
® Wear proper apparel. 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 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
® Fuel your chipper-shredder in a clean area. Do not
smoke while refueling
© Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except during
refueling.
® Avoid spilling gasoilne 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 shreddabie materia! 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.
PERSONAL INJURY.
© If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if
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 lighten to assure contin
ued safe operation.
® The engine must be kept clean of debris and other accu
mulations.
© 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.
© Never place your hands or any other pari of your body or
clothing Inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute or
near any moving part while the engine is running
© Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good work
ing condition to assure continued safe operation .
© Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating
this machine,
© 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 a! all
times.
© The engine governor settings on your machine must not
be altered, changed, or tampered with The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speeds and pro
tects the engine and all moving parts from damage
caused by overspeed,
® Do not transport machine while engine is running.
© 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
© 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.
© Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter
® 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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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS—ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CONGRATULATIONS
Craftsman Chipper-Shredder. It has been designedi engi
neered and manufactured to give you the best possibie
dependability and performance.
Should you experience arty 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
NUM8ER_
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE
on your purchase of a Sears
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Horsepower:
Displacement;
Fuel Capacity;
Spark Plug (Gap .030 in ):
Magnetron® Ignition Air Gap;
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
5.0
12.57 cu. in.
3 Quarts
(Unleaded)
Champion
Jl9LM(or
Equivalent)
.0125 in.
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.
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details
WARNING;
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 available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See
the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual.)
This unit is equipped with an internal combus
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
materia! and workmanship..
If this Craftsman Chip per-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, ait 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES.,,...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
INDEX.............................................................................. 4
ASSEyBLY.................................................................. ,.5-7
OPERATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES....................................... 11,12
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7-10
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3
INDEX
Adjustments;
Carburetor.................
Engine Speed............................................................... 15
Assembly Instructions;
Catcher Bag
Chute Crank Deflector
Hopper Assembly
Catcher Bag..,,.,,..,............................................................ 6, 7
Catcher Bag„„
Controls
Customer Responsibilities.....
Engine:
Maintenance
Starting...............
Stopping....................... .........
Storage
Fuel.,-...,.
Lubrication...................................................................... „11
Maintenance:
Agreement ........................................
Schedule
Engine.
Chipper-Shredder
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STORAGE
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT................................
TROUBLE SHOOTING........................
REPAIR PARTS-CHIPPER-SHREDDER
REPAIR PARTS—ENGINE.
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE
Oil........................
Operating Tips ,
Parts Ordering
Repair/Replacement Parts.
Responsibilities, Customer.
Safety Rules
Sharpening
Service Recommendations.............................
Spark Plug
Specifications........................................................................ 3
Storage............................................................................ 13
Table of Contents .............
Trouble Shooting
Unclogging,,.,,
Unpacking
Warranty ........................................................................ 3
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Flat
Washer
5/16" I.D
Hex Lock
Nut 5/16-18
Thread
Hex Bolt
-5/16-18 X 8-3/8" Long
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO
LINE or OIL After assembly, see operatiorr 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).
TO REMOVE CHIPPER-SHREDDER FROM CARTON
Cut the corners of the carton. Remove ail packing
inserts. Roll chipper-shredder out of the carton. Make
certain all parts and literature have been removed
before the carton is discarded.
TOOLS REQUIBED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Phillips Screwdriver
(2) 1/2" or Adjustable Wrenches
(2) 7/16“of Adjustable Wrenches
Truss Machine Screws
1/4-20 X 1/2" Long
• Hex Lock Nuts
1/4-20 Thread
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2
FIGURE 1
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Spacers
(Inside
iHln§e),
Hand
Knob
FIGURE 3.
Hopper Pivot
Door
ASSEMBLE THIS
TRUSS SCREW
AND NUT FIRST
Release
Bar
FIGURE 4
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\ Bar
'Hex Bolt
8-3/8" Long
Flat Washer
Hex Lock Nut
Upper
Guide
Assembly
Housing
Assembly
Hex Bolt
Chute
Deflector
Upper
Guide
Assembly ^ATTACHING THE UPPER GUIDE ASSEMBLY
Hopper Assembly
y. '"'tala.
Upper
Leaf
Ramp
Section
Remove Truss
Screw and Nut
Drawstring
' /
Plunger
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MAKE CERTAIN THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE IS DISCONNECTED AND MOVED
A
AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG
BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER
SHREDDER.
-a-ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
® Remove the hand knobs and cupped washers from
each side of the discharge opening on the left side
of the chipper-shredder.
® Remove hex lock nut, two spacers and hex bolt
from inside the hinge on top of the housing assem
bly. Do not remove one spacer from the hex bolt.
® Place the chute deflector in position on the dis
charge opening, Insert hex bolt and spacer through
hinge on chute deflector and housing (spacer fits
inside of hinge). See figure 2.
® Place second spacer over hex bolt, Inside other
part of hinge. Secure with hex lock nut Tighten
securely.,
® Secure both sides of chute deflector to housing
using hand knobs and cupped washers (cupped side
......
of washers go against chute deflector).
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Place upper guide assembly In position on frame,
making 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 8-3/8“ long
through upper guide assembly and frame Secure
with fiat washer and hex lock nut.
NOTE: Make certain upper guide assembly can pivot
by pulling up on release bar and lowering upper guide
assembly. If 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 leaf ramp section 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
hopper assembly.
® 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 hopper
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as you place hopper assembly (both
truss screws and nuts just removed, using the hole
shown in figure 4, one on each side. Tighten finger
tight only.
® Pl.ace the six truss machine screws and nuts found
in hardware pack in the remaining holes of hopper
assembly, alternating sides of the unit and tighten
ing finger tight only.,
® After assembling all eight screws, tighten them
securely.
of
FIGURE 5.
-»-ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG
Your chipper-shredder is equipped with a catcher bag
to catch the shredded material
@ 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 draw
string, and pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight
around the chute opening Release plunger to lock it
into position See figure 5.
OPERATION
your CHIPPER’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
i
Oil Fill
Dipstick
Choke
Lever
Throttle
Control
Starter
Handle
FIGURE 6.
Catcher
Bag
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
Sears chipper-shredders conform to the safety standard B71.6-1982 of the American National Standards institute,
OPERATING CONTROLS {See figure 6)
RELEASE BAR
raising or lowering. engine
CHOKE LEVER
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
—Used to release the hopper when
—Used to enrich the fuel mixture in
STARTER HANDLE—
THROTTLE CONTROL
stops the engine.
•Used to manually start the
—Controls engine speed and
The operation of any chippet-shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into
tfie eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear the safety glasses pro
vided with the chipper-shredder or eye shields before chipping or shredding, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for
over spectacles or standard glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.
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