Craftsman 917285230 Owner’s Manual

MODEL NO.

917.285230

,_UTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation and instructions

Carefully

®Assembly o Operating

® Maintenance ® Repair Parts

Prinled in U S A

_GUARANTEE _

Your Shredder-Bagger is guaranteed for one fuji year. If any defect in material or workmanship should appear during this time, simply contact our nearest Sears store or service center throughout the United

States or Conoda_ We will make all necessary repairs, including parts and labor, at no charge to you. If the Shredder-Bagger is used for commercial or rental purposes, this guarantee applies for thirty days.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. SIMPSONS-SEARS LTD

IMPORTANT

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

1 Children must never be allowed to operate this

SHREDDER_BAGGER.

2. It is recommended that the operator of this SHREDDER-BAGGER obtain and wear safety glasses at all times.

3 Operator should become fully familar with all

of the different sections of this Owners Manual and the Engine Manual before attempting to

operate the SHREDDER-BAGGER,

4o Never allow your hands, any other part of your

body, or your clothing inside the hopper, leaf ramp, discharge chute or near any moving parts,

while the engine ;s running.

5 The shredding blades are "directly connected to

the engine crankshaft, therefore when the engine

is running the blades are always turning.

6_ Always stand clear of the discharge area when

operating the SHREDDER-BAGGER; never re- 18_ move the discharge deflector and always keep

it at a downward angle as this limits the un- controlled expulsion of shredded material from 19o

the unit at high speeds.

7_ Never remove the hopper guard at anytime and

be sure that it is in a closed position at all times when the SHREDDER-BAGGER is in

operatlon_

8_ Never start or operate this SHREDDER-BAGGER

without the hopper or leaf ramp fully secured in the proper position.

9. Keep your face and body back from the hopper opening in order to avoid the bounceback of

material from the hopper_

10_ When feeding shreddable materials into your

SHREDDER-BAGGER be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or

other foreign materials are not inadvertantly placed in the SHREDDER-BAGGER.

11. The SHREDDER-BAGGER should never be operated in the vicinity of children, pets or

other persons_

12_ Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing and make

sure you are wearing protective footwear while operating the SHREDDER_BAGGER.

13, Do not overload the hopper of this SHREDDER-

BAGGER, however, in the event it becomes necessary to push material into the hopper, use

only a soft 3-faot lanai piece of wood such as a

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¼" in diameter dowel or plasterlng lath; never use your hands, large pieces of wood, thick

plastic material or the like

14.

Do not allow an accumulation of shredded material in the discharge area as this will

prevent proper discharge,

15_

This SHREDDER-BAGGER should be operated only upon a level surface to prevent tlpping_

16.

The spark plug wire must be disconnected from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. The engine of this SHREDDER-BAGGER must

be allowed to cool down before making any

inspection, adjustments or repairs to the unit.

17_

Never run the SHREDDER-BAGGER indoors as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon-

monoxide which is a tasteless, odorless, dead-

ly poison

Always disconnect the spark plug wire each

time the engine is stopped_

If your SHREDDER-BAGGER should start making an unusual noise or abnormallyvibrat-

ing, immediately stop the engine and removethe spark plug wire. The unit should then be fully

checked far loose parts or damage to assure continued safe operation of the unlt_

20_

Never fill the gasoline tank of your SHREDDER BAGGER while the engine is running or while it is hot. All spilled or excess gasoline should

be wiped up prior to starting the engine - gaso-

line is highly flammable and must be handled

with extreme care°

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All screws, nuts and bolts must be kept tight to be sure that the SHREDDER-BAGGER is

in safe operating condition, Also, the engine must be kept clean of all dirt and other ac-

cumulations in order ta prevent damage tothe engine.

22_

The governor settings on this SHREDDER- BAGGER must not be altered, changed or tampered wlth_ The governor controls the maxi- mum safe operatlng speed of the SHREDDER-

BAGGER and protects the engine from damage_

23v

When storing the SHREDDER-BAGGER, it must be kept in a place where gasoline fumes will

not reach an open flame or spark. For long periods of storage, the gasoline tank should be

drained and the gasoline discarded in a safe

place. The engine must always be allowed to

coal down before storing in any enclosure.

reference drawing for assembly and instructions

REAR

RIGHT

HAND SIDE

FRONT

LEFT

HAND

SIDE

1. Handle

2. Fuel Tank and Cap

3_ Starter Handle

4. Air Cleaner

5_ Speed Control Knob

6_ Engine Pad

7. Mill Housing

Fig. 1

8. Spark Plug and Cover

9. Discharge Area

10. Deflector

11. Hold Down Knob

12. Hopper

13, Guard

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introduction

Your new SHREDDER-BAGGER utilizes multiple sharp flat cutting blades rotating about the vertical

shaft of its engine within the mill housing_ In order to reduce lawn and garden bulk by shredding, these

blades rotate at a speed of approximately 14,000 feet per minute or almost 158 miles per hour_ They

exert about the same force as a 7_ pound sledge hammer traveling at 158 miles per hour and shred

materials by simply cutting and forcing them at this speed against the internal breaker plates_ Ob-

viously, this extreme force constitutes a potential danger if the SHREDDER-BAGGER is not properly

used and maintained_ It is therefore all the more important that the operator always FOLLOW THE

"RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION" as well as other instructions contained in the Owners Manual

and the Engine Manual

This SHREDDER-BAGGER has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best passible dependability and performance. Should you

experience any minor problem which you cannot easily remedy, please return your SHREDDER-

BAGGER to your nearest Sears, Roebuck and Co_ or Simpson-Sears Limited store_ They have well-

qualified, competent trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. NEVER

ATTEMPT TO REPAIR YOUR SHREDDER-BAGGER

UNLESS YOU ARE FULLY QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

Cut all wires which fasten Shredder-Bagger to

wood pallet in bottom of shipping cartom Remove all parts from the inner carton in which this

Owners Manual was found_ All hardware; bolts,

nuts, washers and E-rings which are referred to in the following instructions were shipped in a plastic bag.

Position and assemble deflector (A), to engine pad (B), and mill housing (C), with two 3/8 x

truss head machine screws, Iockwashers and hex nuts (D)_ Heads of machine screws to inside.

Deflector (A), must be positioned as shown to

deflect shredded material downward. Tighten nuts securely.

Position handle (E), to hopper (F), as shown, and align holes_ Secure handle to hopper with four truss head slotted machines screws ¼ x¾, Iockwashers and hex nuts (G), Head of machine

screws to outside. Tighten nuts securely.

ONE SIDE OF WHEEL

HUB IS CONVEX. THIS SURFACE OF BOTH

WHEELS TO INSIDE.

assembly

A letter in parentheses in the following instructions refer to an arrow in an adjoing Figure (Illustration), unless otherwise stated. When R.H. (Right Hand) or

L.H. (Left Hand) are used, it should be understood to mean from a position standing at the front (handle)

end and facing the Shredder-Baggel. Refer to Fig_ t.

D o

FIG, 2

FIG, 3

Tip shredder forward until shredder rests on front portion of hopper and deflector_

Position holes in ground pad (H), over weld bolts in bottom of mill housing (C)_ Secure with

two 3/8 Iockwashers and hex nuts (J). Tighten

nuts securely.

Position holes in axle bracket (K), over weld bolts in bottom of mill housing (C). Secure with

two 3/8 Iockwashers and hex nuts (L). Tighten nuts securely°

Refer to Fig. 3 for correct positioning of wheel on axle. Slide a flat washer (M), and a wheel

(N), ovel one end of the axle (P). Secure an

E-ring (R), in the groove near end of axle. Now

slide axle through the hole in one end of axle bracket (K). Flat washer will be between wheel and axle bracket. Push axle through opposite

hole in axle bracket. Assemble second flat washer, wheel and E-ring

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