Sears 917.285230 Owner's Manual

MODEL NO.

917.285230

,_UTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation
and instructions

Carefully

®Assembly
o Operating

® Maintenance
® Repair Parts

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

plastic material or the like
Do not allow an accumulation of shredded

material in the discharge area as this will
prevent proper discharge,

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

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.

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_

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°

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.

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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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_

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

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FRONT

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5

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.

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.

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C

FIG, 2

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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.

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N

R

N

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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