Sears 247.77055 User Manual
Operator’s Manual
6.0 Horse Power
YARD VACUUM
Model No. 247.770550
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
•Safety
ES
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
•Parts
•Español
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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FORM NO.
769-00407C.fm
(5/04)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
Warranty 2
Safety 3
Assembly 6
Operation 9
Maintenance 13
Content Page
Service and Adjustments 15
Storage 17
Troubleshooting 18
Parts List 19
Español 23
WARRANTY
Limited Warranty on Craftsman Yard Vacuum
For one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up
according to the instructions to the operator’s manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found
to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning Craftsman
equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will
apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil
filters.
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by objects, such
as stones or metal debris, oversized stock, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or overspeeding the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical
damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator’s manual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determine to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In
general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.
• Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT
SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Horsepower: 6.0 Horse Power
Engine Oil Type SAE 30
Engine Oil Capacity 20 Ounces
Fuel Capacity: 1 1/2 Quarts
Spark Plug Champion RJ-19LM
Spark Plug Gap .030"
Model Number.........................................................
Serial Number...........................................................
Date of Purchase......................................................
Record both serial number and date of purchase and
keep in a safe place for future reference.
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247.770550
SAFETY
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all
instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
TRAINING
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) before
attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular
reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 16 years old to
operate this machine. Children 16 years old and
over should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine
without proper instruction.
5. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at
least 75 feet from the machine while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the
area.
6. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
7. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in
the feeding chambers and discharge opening.
Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate
fingers, hands, and feet.
8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or
discharge opening, remove or empty vacuum
bag, or inspect and repair the machine while the
engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait
until all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
it against the engine.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all rocks,
bottles, cans, or other foreign objects which could
be picked up or thrown and cause personal injury
or damage to the machine.
2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes. Thrown
objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to
the eyes.
3. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or
jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never
operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.
Wear leather work gloves when feeding material
in the chipper chute.
4. Before starting, check all bolts and screws for
proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe
working condition. Also, visually inspect machine
for any damage at frequent intervals.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels,
as necessary.
6. To avoid personal injury or property damage use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Serious personal injury can occur
when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your
clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and
change clothes immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and
other sources of ignition.
c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add while the
engine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to
provide space for fuel expansion.
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine
and equipment. Move machine to another
area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the
engine.
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i. Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, spark,
or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater,
space heater, clothes dryer, etc.)
j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free
of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean up oil fuel spillage and remove any fuel
soaked debris.
k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in
the feeding chambers and discharge opening.
Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate
fingers, hands, and feet.
2. Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper
chute, feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty
and free of all debris.
3. Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and
remove any metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other
foreign objects which could cause personal injury
or damage to the machine.
4. If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your
machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately shut the engine off. Allow the
impeller to come to a complete stop. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, ground it against the engine
and perform the following steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to
assure continued safe operation.
5. Do not allow an accumulation of processed
material to build up in the discharge area. This can
prevent proper discharge and result in kickback of
material through the feed opening.
6. Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than
specified on the machine or in this manual.
Personal injury or machine damage could result.
7. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or
discharge opening while the engine is running.
Shut the engine off, wait until all moving parts have
stopped, disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine before clearing debris.
8. Never operate without vacuum bag and discharge
chute properly attached to the machine. Never
empty or change vacuum bag while the engine is
running. Rear end of vacuum bag must be kept
closed at all times during operation.
9. Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or
optional hose attachment properly attached to the
machine. Never attempt to attach or change either
attachment while the engine is running.
10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in
place and operating properly.
11. Keep your face and body back and to the side of
the chipper chute while feeding material into the
machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries.
12. Never operate this machine without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a
firm hold on the handles.
13. Do not operate this machine on a gravel surface.
14. Do not operate this machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
15. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
16. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is
running.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at
frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe
working condition. Also, visually inspect machine
for any damage and repair, if needed.
3. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the
engine and make certain the impeller and all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
4. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
6. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,
transporting, and storage of this machine.
7. Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, etc.
8. Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
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Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and
Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label
Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB)Tier 2 Emission Standards must display
information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. makes this
information available to the consumer on our emission labels.
The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is certified to be
emissions compliant, assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating & Maintenance Instructions. The
following categories are used:
Moderate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time.
Intermediate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time.
Extended: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time.
For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period
of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years.
The Air Index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family. The lower the Air
Index, the cleaner the engine. This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions label.
After July 1, 2000, Look For Emissions Compliance Period On
Engine Emissions Compliance Label
After July 1, 2000 certain Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. engines will be certified to meet the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance Period
referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown
to meet Federal emission requirements. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours
and A = 500 hours. For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours.
The displacement engines of Model Series 210000 is 344 cc, 280000 is 465 cc, 310000 engines is 501 cc.
This is a generic representation of the
emission label typically found on a
certified engine.
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20-oz. Bottle
of Engine Oil
Hose Assembly
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the
Yard Vacuum is observed from the operating
position. See Figure 1.
This Yard Vacuum has been completely assembled
at the factory, except for the handle, bag, and blower
chute. These parts are shipped loose in the carton.
A pair of safety glasses and a 20-oz. bottle of engine
oil are also included in the carton. See Figure 1.
REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON
• Cut the corners of the carton.
• Remove all loose parts.
• Remove packing material.
• Lift unit from the rear to discard packing material
from under unit and roll unit out of carton.
• Check carton thoroughly for any other loose
parts.
Wing
Nuts
Blower
Chute
Wing
Nut
Lower
Handle
Wing
Nuts
Rope
Guide
Upper
Handle
Bag
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON (See Figure 1)
• Handle Assembly
• Hose Assembly
•Bag
• Blower Chute
• Safety Glasses (Not Shown)
• A 20-oz. Bottle of Engine Oil (may be located in
bag)
• Operator’s Manual
DISCONNECTING SPARK PLUG
Before proceeding with assembly of your new Yard
Vacuum, disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and ground onto the retaining post on the
engine. This will prevent accidental starting of the
engine. See Figure 2.
Retaining Post
Spark
Plug Wire
Carriage
Screw
Figure 1
IMPORTANT:
oil in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION
section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil
fill-up.
This unit is shipped without gasoline or
Figure 2
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
• Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with lower
handle. Make sure the rope guide is on the right
side of upper handle. See Figure 1.
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• Secure the two handles by tightening the upper
wing nuts (carriage bolts must be seated properly
into the handle).
• Remove the hairpin clips from the handle
brackets and remove the carriage bolts and wing
nuts from the lower handle. See Figure 3.
• Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the
pins on handle brackets and secure with hairpin
clips.
• Insert carriage bolts through upper hole in lower
handle from the outside and secure with wing
nuts.
• Snap hose handle into the nozzle handle clip on
the lower handle to secure in place and lay hose
tubing on side hanger bracket next to chipper
chute. Refer to Figure 7.
ATTACHING THE BAG
Bag Handle
Stud
Wing Nuts
Carriage Bolt
Hairpin Clip
Figure 3
• Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide
to the right side of upper handle.
• Pull the starter rope out of the engine slowly and
slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten
the wing nut.
Attaching The Hose Assembly
• Slide hose adapter of hose assembly into the
base adapter located on the left front of the Yard
Vacuum. See Figure 4.
• Pull spring loaded pin out on the base and align
pin with the first hole in the hose adapter.
• Release the pin to lock the hose in place.
• Connect the hose handle near nozzle end of
hose to the handle bracket on the upper handle.
Refer to Figure 7.
Straps
Front Tab
Locking Rod
Stud
Figure 5
• Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide
locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand
toward engine. Use the end of mounting bracket
as leverage when sliding the locking rod.
See Figure 5.
• Slip bag over the rim of the discharge opening
and release locking rod to secure bag in place.
• Snap bag clip to the top of the lower handle.
• Place the lower straps on the bag over the top of
lower handle, hooking them on the studs.
NOTE: The bag/chute switch button attached to the
mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip
of front tab on bag handle when securing the bag or
engine will not start.
Figure 4
Hose
Adapter
Spring
Loaded Pin
ATTACHING THE BLOWER CHUTE
NOTE: The bag must be removed before installing
the blower chute.
• Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide
locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand
toward engine. Use the end of mounting bracket
as leverage when sliding the locking rod.
See Figure 6.
• Slip blower chute over rim of discharge opening
and release locking rod to secure chute in
place.
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• Raise the nozzle height to the highest setting
when using the blower chute. Refer to nozzle
height adjustment in the ADJUSTMENT section.
NOTE: The bag/chute switch button attached to the
mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip of
front tab on the blower chute or engine will not start.
Blower
Chute
Front
Locking
Rod
Front
Tab
Tab
Locking
Rod
Figure 6
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OPERATION
Know Your Yard Vacuum
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Yard Vacuum. Compare the illustrations
below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save
this manual for future reference.
WEAR YOUR
SAFETY GLASSES
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
The operation of any Yard Vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses, provided with the
Yard Vacuum, for operating this equipment or while performing any adjustments or repairs on
it.
Starter
Handle
Nozzle Handle Clip
Throttle Control
Hose Handle
Hose
Assembly
Chipper
Chute
Hanger
Bracket
Choke Control
Nozzle Height
Adjustment Lever
Figure 7
OPERATING CONTROLS (See Figure 7)
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to 1 1/2" in
diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping.
Nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
Bag
Collects shredded material fed in through the chipper
chute or vacuumed in through the nozzle.
Blower Chute
When attached to unit, the blower chute is used to
blow or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine
needle, or small twigs across yard.
Bag Handle
Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching,
removing, and emptying bag.
Bag
Bag Handle
Nozzle/Hose
Vac Handle
Spark Plug Wire
Nozzle
Blower Chute
Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever
Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging
from 5/8" to 4 1/8".
Throttle Control
This lever controls the engine speed and stop
function. Through three separate positions on the
lever from left to right, the operation is as follows:
Stop
Start/
Run
Slow/
Idle
Engine
Off
Choke Control
The choke control is used to choke of the carburetor
and assist in starting the engine.
Starter Handle
Used to start the engine.
Meets ANSI safety standards
Craftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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Hose Assembly
Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard
waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to
reach places.
Hose Handle
Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming.
Nozzle/Hose Vac Handle
The nozzle/hose vac handle is located on top of the
nozzle and it is used to regulate the vacuum between
the nozzle and the hose assembly.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Oil (one 20-oz. bottle shipped with unit)
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil’s
SAE viscosity grade according to the expected
operating temperature. Follow the chart below.
°
F
Colder
32
5W30 SAE 30
Warmer
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded regular,
unleaded premium or reformulated automotive
gasoline only. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane
gasoline. Do not use gasoline containing
METHANOL. Replace fuel cap.
• To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run
until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel next season. See STORAGE section
for additional information.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
• Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running
out of gasoline while operating the Yard Vacuum.
If the unit runs out of gas as it is chipping, it may
be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be
restarted. Refer to SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENT section.
Oil Viscosity Chart
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result
in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F.
Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
• Remove oil fill dipstick.
• With the Yard Vacuum on level ground, use a
funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on
dipstick. Capacity is approximately 20 oz. Be
careful not to overfill. Overfilling will cause the
engine to smoke profusely and will result in poor
engine performance. The oil bottle packaged
with your Yard Vacuum contains 20 oz. of oil.
• Check the oil level making certain not to rub the
dipstick along the inside walls of the oil fill tube.
This would result in a false dipstick reading. Refill
to FULL mark on dipstick, if necessary. Replace
dipstick and tighten.
• Check oil level three times prior to starting engine
to be certain you’ve gotten an accurate dipstick
reading. Running the engine with too little oil can
result in permanent engine damage.
Gasoline
• Remove fuel cap from the fuel tank.
• Make sure the container from which you will pour
the gasoline is clean and free from rust or foreign
particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale
from long periods of storage in its container.
Gasoline that has been sitting for any period
longer than four weeks should be considered
stale.
TO STOP ENGINE
• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the
post to prevent accidental starting while the
equipment is unattended.
WARNING: When moving throttle control
lever, be careful of heated surfaces and
sharp edges on muffler guard.
TO START ENGINE
1. Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug.
2. The bag/chute switch button must be fully
depressed by the tip of front tab on bag handle
or blower chute for engine to start.
3. Make sure bag/chute switch wire is connected to
engine and grounded to mounting bracket.
4. Gas tank should be filled 3/4 to full before starting.
5. Move throttle control to START/RUN position.
See Figure 8.
6. Move the choke control toward the throttle
control to choke the engine’s carburetor. (A
warm engine may not require choking.) See
Figure 8.
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Throttle Control
Choke Control
Figure 8
7. Standing behind the unit, grasp starter handle
and pull rope out until you feel a drag.
8. Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle.
Let the rope rewind slowly.
9. Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. When
engine starts, move choke control gradually
away from the throttle control.
10. If engine falters, move choke control back
toward the throttle control and repeat steps 7-9.
11. ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/
RUN position when operating the Yard Vacuum.
TO EMPTY BAG
• Unhook bag straps from the lower handle and
unsnap bag clip from top of the lower handle. See
Figure 9.
• Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock rod
on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine to release.
• Remove bag from over the rim of the discharge
opening. Refer to Figure 5.
• Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to
unlock and empty contents. See Figure 9.
• Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the
contents.
• Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over
opening.
• Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons
on the bag through metal outlets.
• Twist the buttons to lock bag.
Buttons
Inner Flap
Bag Handle
Outer Flap
Strap
Figure 9
Bag
Clip
TO REMOVE BLOWER CHUTE
• Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull lock
rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine to release. Refer to Figure 6.
• Remove blower chute from over the rim of the
discharge opening.
Using the Nozzle Vacuum
Place nozzle/hose vac handle in the top position on
the nozzle to vacuum through nozzle. See Figure 10.
Nozzle/Hose
Vac Handle
(Top Position)
Spring Loaded Pin
(First Hole)
Figure 10
• The spring loaded pin must be in the first hole of
the hose adapter to operate the nozzle vac.
• Place both hands on top of upper handle to push
unit over yard waste.
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Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding. After
material has been shredded by the flail blades on the
impeller assembly, it will be discharged into catcher bag
or through blower chute. Do not attempt to shred or chip
any material other than vegetation found in a normal
yard (i.e. branches, leaves, twigs, etc.) Avoid fibrous
plants such as tomato vines until they are thoroughly
dried out. Materials such as stalks or heavy branches
up to 1 1/2” in diameter may be fed into the chipper
chute.
WARNING: Do not attempt to shred, chip,
or vacuum any material larger than
specified on the machine or in this
manual. Personal injury or damage to the
machine could result.
Nozzle Height Adjustment
The nozzle can be adjusted to any six positions,
ranging from 5/8” to 4 1/8” ground clearance. The
nozzle height has to be adjusted according to the
conditions. Move the height adjustment levers forward
or backward to adjust the nozzle upwards or
downwards. See Figure 12.
NOTE: In general, raise the nozzle height to vacuum a
thick layer of leaves or to operate with the blower chute
and lower the nozzle height for smoother surfaces.
IMPORTANT:
housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen
becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in
Service and ADJUSTMENTS on page 15 . For best
performance, it is also important to keep the chipper
blade sharp.
The flail screen is located inside the
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustments without first stopping engine
and disconnecting spark plug wire.
Using the Hose Assembly
• Place nozzle/hose vac handle in the bottom
position on the nozzle to redirect vacuum to the
hose assembly. See Figure 11.
• The spring loaded pin must be in the second hole of
the hose adapter to operate the hose assembly.
• Unhook the hose from upper handle bracket and
grasp the hose handle to guide while vacuuming
yard waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard
to reach places.
Nozzle/Hose
Vac Handle
(Bottom Position)
Nozzle
Nozzle Height
Adjustment
Lever
Figure 12
Spring Loaded Pin
(Second Hole)
Figure 11
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