Craftsman 247.77588O User manual

Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
8.5 Horse Power
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
Model No.
247.77588O
CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
770-1228A
Printed in U.S.A. (3/98)

Content Page Content Page
Warranty Information 2 Service & Adjustment 14
Safe Operation Practices 3 Off-Season Storage 16
Assembly 5 Trouble-Shooting 17
Operation 8 Repair Parts 18
Maintenance 11
One-Year Warranty on Craftsman Chipper-Shredder
Forone year from thedate ofpurchase,whenthis Craftsmanchipper-shredderismaintained,lubricated,and
tunedupaccordingtothe operatingand maintenance instructionsintheowner'smanual,Sears willrepair,free of
charge, anydefectin materialorworkmanship.
Thiswarrantyexcludes blades, chipperblades, flails,air cleaners, spark plugs, catcherbags and tires whichare
expendable parts and become worn dudng normal use.
Ifthis chipper-shredderisused for commercialor rentalpurposes, thiswarrantyappliesfor only30 days from the
date ofpurchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BYCONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER INTHE
UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE INTHE UNITED
STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legalrights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, II 60179
These accessories were
available when the chipper-
shredder was purchased.
They are also available at
most Sears retail outlets, and
service centers. Most Sears
stores can order repair parts
for you when you provide the
model number of your
Craftsman chipper-shredder.
Spark Air Engine Gas Stabilizer Tow HitchKit
Plug Filter Oil Can
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
HORSEPOWER:
CRANKCASE CAPACITY:
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG:
GAP
TIRE PRESSURE
8,5 H.R
26oz. SAE 30 ENGINE OIL
4 Quart (UNLEADED)
Champion (N4C)
.030
24 PSI
Model Number ............247.775880 ..........................
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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attempting to operate your chipper shredder. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in per-
sonal injury.When you see this symbol-heed its warning.
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,_ WARNING: The Engine Exhaustfrom this product containschemicalsknowntothe State ofCalifornia
tocause cancer, birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
GENERAL OPERATION
Read thisowner's guidecarefullyin itsentiretybefore
attemptingtoassemble thismachine. Read,
understand,and follow allinstructionsonthe machine
and inthe manual(s) beforeoperation. Be completely
familiar withthe controlsand the proper useofthe
machinebefore operating it. Keep thismanual in a
safe placefor future and regular referenceand for
orderingreplacement parts.
Your chipper-shredderisa powerful tool,not a
plaything. Therefore, exerciseextreme cautionat all
times. Your unit hasbeen designedto performtwo
jobs;to chipand shredvegetationfound ina normal
yard. Do notuse itfor anyother purpose.
Never allowchildrenunder age 16 tooperate the unit.
Children16 years and oldershouldonlyoperate the
unitunderclose parentalsupervision. Only
responsibleindividualswho are familiar withthese
rulesofsafe operationshouldbe allowedtouse your
unit,
Keep the area ofoperationclearofall persons,
particularlysmallchildrenand pets. Stopthe engine
whenthey are inthe vicinityof the unit. Keepwork
area clean and clearof branches or obstacleswhich
could cause you tostumbleor fall.
When feeding material intothisequipment, be
extremely carefulthat piecesof metal, rocks,bottles,
cans or otherforeign objectsare not included.
Personal injuryordamage tothe machine could result.
Always wear safetyglasses or safetygoggles,during
operationand while performingan adjustmentor
repair,toprotecteyesfrom foreign objectsthatmay be
thrownfrom the machine.
Wear sturdy,reugh-soled workshoes and closefitting
slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacksthat coverthe arms
and legs and steel-tood shoesare recommended. Do
notwear loosefitting clothesorjewelryand secure hair
so it is above shoulderlength. They can be caughtin
movingparts. Never operate a unitin barefeet,
sandalsor sneakers. Wear glovss whenfeeding
matedal in the chipperchute orshredder hopper.
Never placeyour hands,feet, orany partof your body
intothe shredder hopper,chipperchute,discharge
opening, or near anymovingpartwhilethe engine is
running. Keep clearofthe dischargeopeningat all
times. Ifit becomes necassarytopush matedal into
the chipperchute orshredder hopper, use a small
diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.
If itisnecessaryfor any reasonto unclogthefeed
intakeordischargeopeningsorto inspectorrepair any
partofthe machinewhere a movingpart can come in
contact withyour bodyorclothing,stopthe machine,
allowitto cool,disconnectthe spark plugwirefrom the
spark plugand move itaway from the spark plug
before attemptingtounclog, inspector repair.
Donot operate unitwhileunderthe influence ofalcohol
or drugs.
The machine shouldonlybe operated ona level
surface. Never operate your unitona slippery,wet,
muddyor icysurface. Keep yourworkarea cleanand
clear ofbranchesorobstacleswhichcould causeyou
to stumbleand fall. Do notoverreach. Maintaining
properfooting and balanceis essentialtopreventing
accidents.
Do notallow an accumulationof processedmaterialto
buildupinthe dischargearea as thiswillprevent
properdischargeand can resultin kick-backfrom the
chipperchute.
Keep your face and bodybackfrom chipperchute to
avoidaccidentalbounce back ofany material.
Do nottransportmachine whileengine isrunning.
Ifthe cuttingmechanismstdkesa foreign objector if
your machineshouldstart makingan unusualnoiseor
vibration,immediately stopthe engineand allowthe
machine tocome to a complete stop. Disconnectthe
spark plugwire and move itawayfrom the spark plug.
Take thefollowing steps.
a. Inspectfor damage.
b. Repair or replaceany damaged parts.
o. Check for any loosepartsand tighten toassure
continuedsafe operation.
Never attempttoattachor remove catcher bagwhen
engine isrunning. Shutthe engineoff and waitfor the

impellertocometoacompletestop.Theimpeller
continuestorotatefor a few seconds after the engine
isshutoff. Never place any partofthe body inthe
impellerarea untilyou are sure the impellerhas
stoppedrotating.
Mufflerand engine become hotand cancause a bum.
Do nottouch.
Do notallow leavesor otherdebristobuild-upon
engine's muffler. The debriscouldignite and causea
fire.
Do notattemptto shredorchip materiallarger than
specifiedinthis manual. Personal injuryordamage to
the machinecould result.
Donotoperate engine ifaircleaner or cover over
carburetor air-intakeisremoved, exceptfor
adjustment. Removal of suchparts could createa fire
hazard.
Only useaccessoriesapprovedfor thismachine by the
manufacturer. Read, understand,and follow all
instructionsprovidedwiththe approvedaccessory.
Ifsituationsoccurwhichare not covered by this
manual, usecare and goodjudgment. Contactyour
dealer for assistance.
Keep dischargechute deflector,chipperchute door,
and all otherguards and safetydevicesin placeand
operatingpropady.
Only operate unitingooddaylight. Do notoperate unit
at nightor indark areas where yourvisionmay be
impaired,
CHILDREN
Tragic accidentscan occurifthe operatorisnotalerttothe
presence ofsmallchildren. Children are oftenattractedto
the chippar-shredderand the chippingand shredding
activity. Never assume thatchildrenwillremainwhere you
lastsaw them.
Keep childrenoutofthe workarea and underthe
watchful eye of a responsibleadultotherthan the
operator.
Be alert and turnthe unitoff ifa childentersthe area.
Never allowchildrenunderthe age of16 to operatethe
chipper-shredder,
SERVICE
Use extremecare in handlinggasolineand otherfuels.
They are extremely flammable andthe vapors are
explosive.
a. Storefuel and oil inapprovedcontainers,away
from heat andopen flame, and outof the reach of
children. Check and add fuel before startingthe
engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while
the engine isrunning. Allow engineto coolat
least twominutesbefore refueling.
b. Replacogasolinecapsecurely and wipe offany
spilledgasolinebefore startingthe engine as it
may cause afireorexplosion.
c. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other
sourcesof ignition.
d. Never refuelunit indoorsbecauseflammable
vaporswillaccumulate inthe area.
e. Never storethe machineor fuel container inside
where there isan openflame or spark suchas a
gas hotwater heater, space heater, clothesdryer
orfurnace.
Never runyour machine inan enclosed area asthe
exhaustfrom the enginecontains carbon monoxide,
whichisan odorless, tastelessand deadly poisonous
gas.
To reducefirehazard, keep engineand mufflerfree of
leaves,grass,and otherdebrisbuild-up. Clean upfuel
andoil spillage. Allowunitto cool at least 5 minutes
beforestoring.
Before cleaning,repairing,orinspecting,make certain
the impellerand all movingpartshave stopped.
Disconnectthe spark plug wire and keepwire away
from spark plugto prevent accidentalstarting. Do not
useflammable solutionsto clean airfilter.
Checkthe bladeand engine mountingscrews at
frequent intervalsfor propertightness. Also visually
inspect bladesfor wear and/or damage (e.g., bent,
cracked). Replacewithblades which meet original
equipmentspecifications.
Keep allnuts,bolts,and screws fight to be sure the
equipmentisin safe workingcondition.
Never tampar withsafety devices. Checktheir proper
operationregularly.
After strikingaforeign object,immediatelystopthe
engine,disconnectthespark plugwire from the spark
plug,and thoroughlyinspectthe unitfor anydamage.
Repair damage before startingand operatingunit.
Do notalter ortamperwiththe engine's governor
setting. The governor controlsthe maximum safe
operatingspeed ofthe engine. Over-speedingthe
engineis dangerousand will causedamage to the
engineand toother movingpartsof the machine.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Restrictthe use ofthispowermachine to
persons who read, understandand follow the
warningsand instructionsinthis manualand on
the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
This unitis equipped with an internalcombustion egine and should not be used on or near any unimprovedforest-
covered, brush-coveredor grass-covered landunlessthe engine's exhaust systemis equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicablelocal orstate laws (ifany). Ifa spark arrester is used, it shouldbe maintained ineffective working
order by the operator.
In the State ofCaliforniathe above isrequired by law (Section4442 ofthe CaliforniaPublic ResourcesCode). Other
states may have similarlaws. Federal laws applyonfederal lands.A sparkarresterfor the mufflerisavailablethrough
your nearest Sears AuthorizedService Center (See the REPAIR PARTS sectionof thismanual.)

Hopper*
ChipperChute
Discharge Chute
Bottle
of Oil
Safety
Glasses
Catcher Bag
* The hopper is packedin the top insert
inyour chipper-shreddercarton.
Figure 1
IMPORTANT: Thisunitisshippedwithout gasoline
or oil inthe engine,Al_erassembly,see
OPERATION sectionofthismanualforproperfuel
and engine oilfill-up.
NOTE: Todetermine rightand left hand sidesof your
chipper-shredder, standbehind the unitwith the
engine farthest away from you.
Yourchipper-shredderhasbeencompletelyassembled
atthefactory, exceptforthehopperassembly,chipper
chute,dischargechuteandthecatcherbag.
These parts are shippedlooseinthe carton.Apairof
safetyglasses and a bottleofoil are also includedin
thecanon.
UNPACKING FROM CARTON
Cut the cornersof the canon.
Remove all packing inserts.
Remove all loose parts includingowner's
manual.See figure 1.
Rollchipper-shredderoutofthecanon.
Make certainall partsand literaturehave been
removedbefore the cartonis discarded.
LOOSE PARTS
(Refer tofigure 1.)
a, Hopper Assembly
b. DischargeChute
c. Chipper Chute
d. Catcher Bag
e. Bottle of Oil
f. Safety Glasses
g. Owner's Manual (not shown in figure 1)
TOOLS REQUIRED
1. 1/2"or AdjustableWrenches
2. 7/16" orAdjustableWrenches
3. 9/16"or AdjustableWrenches
4. Funnel
DISCONNECTING SPARK PLUG
Disconnect the sparkplug wire and move it
awayfrom the spark plug before assemblingthe
chipper-shredder. See figure 2.
SparkPlugWire
Figure 2
ATTACHING DISCHARGE CHUTE
Remove thewingknobs from each sideofthe
discharge openingon the chipper-shredder.See
figure3.
Usingtwo7/16"wrenches, removehex locknut,
twospacers, and the bexbolt fromtop ofthe
housingassembly.Foreasy assembly,do not
remove thesecondspacerfromthe hexbolt.
Placethedischargechute in positionon the
dischargeopening.Inserthexboltand spacer

through hingeon dischargechute and housing
(spacer fitsinside of hinge).See figure 3 inset.
Spac_er_-J-_
Hex Nut
--Hex Bolt
Hinge
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Hopper Pivot Door
Inlet Guide Opening
He_
Hopper Nut
Wing
Dischargl
Figure 3
Place secondspacerover hex boltinsidethe
otherpart ofthe hinge. Secure with hexlock
nut.Tightensecurely.
Secure both sidesofdischargechute tohousing
usingwingknobs thatyou earlier removed.
Tightenwingknobs.
ATTACHING HOPPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the8-3/8" longhexboltand the hexnut
fromthe bottomoftheinletguideopening.See
figure4 inset.
Placethe hopperassemblyon thegroundand
holditinthe positionshowninstep 1 infigure4.
Holdingthe hopper,pushhopperpivotdoor
down insidethe hopper.See figure 4.
Slidethe hopperassemblytowardsthe chipper-
shredderhousingsothatthe upperguideonthe
hopperassemblyslidesunder thestopwasher
on each side oftheinletguide,See figure 4.
Alignthetwo holes(one on each side)ofthe
lower hopperwiththetwoholes(one on each
side) ofthe inletguide. See figure4 inset.
insertthe hex bolt(thatyouearlier removed)
from the leftthroughthe holeon the hopperand
the inletguide. Insertthe hexnutontothe bolt
from the otherside.See figure4 inset.
Tightenthe bolttillthe locknutisengaged.
Make sure toremovesideplayfromthe bolt,but
the hoppershouldbeable to pivot.
Inlet 1.
Guide
Hopper
Figure 4
To raisethe hopper,holdthe hopperbythe
hand-holdand liftituptillitclicksintoposition.
To Iowerthe hopper,holdthehopperbythe
hand-holdand pullthe releasebar.The hopper
shoulddropdown. See figure 5.
Release Bar
Figure 5
The flap controlrodisalreadyattachedtothe hopper
atthe top.The otherendoftherodhastobe attached
tothestopwasher onthe inletguide.See figure6.
Raise thehoppertillitclicksintoposition.
Unscrewthe shoulderboltfrom thestopwasher
on theinletguide.See figure6.
Align the loose end oftheflapcontrolrodwith
the stopwasheron theinletguide.
Slidethe shoulderboltthroughthe openingin
theflap controlrod.Secure tightly.See figure 6.

&WARNING; Thisflapcontrolrod isa safety
device to hold theflap in place insidethe
hopperwhileshreddingbranches.Do not
operate the chipper-shredderwithout
properlyattachingthisflapcontrolrodtothe
unit.
Stop
Hex Washer*
Nut* //
=ettI /io_ Chipper
Chute
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Insertone each ofthehex bolts,lock nuts,and
flat washers(thatyou earlierremoved)through
each holeinthe chuteand the brace.Tighten
these boltstosecure brace tothechute.
Tightenboltssecuringthe bracetothelower
frame.Theseboltshadbeen removedeadier.
Tightenthethree nutsonthe weldstuds.
Cupped
Washer
Weld Stud
Weld Stud
Attachflap
controlrod
here
Flap Control
Rod
* Do not removethese hardware from the inletguide
assembly while attachingthe flap controlrod.
Figure 6
ATTACHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE
Your unitisshippedwith one end ofthe brace
already securedto the lower frame. Loosenthe
boltssecuringthe bracetothe frame.
Remove thethree cuppedwashersand hex
nutsfrom the weld studsbesidetheopeningon
the leftsideofthe housing.See figure7.
Remove thetwosets ofhexbolt,locknut,and
fiatwasher fromthetwo holesonthe upperend
ofthe brace as showninfigure7.
Placethe chipperchuteoverthe weldstudsso
the slotonthechute istowardsthebottom.Align
the three holesat the bottomofthe chutewith
the three weld studs.
Securewith thethree pairsofcuppedwashers
and hex nutsthatyou earlier removed.Do not
tightenthenutsat thistime. Make sureto place
the cuppedsideofthewasher againstthe
chipperchute.
Align the holestowardsthefront openingofthe
chutewiththe holesonthe brace.See figure7.
Washer
Chu_
Bmce
Figure 7
ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG
Your chipper-shredderisequippedwitha catcherbag
tocatchthe shreddedmaterial.
To attachthebag, placethe openingofthe bag
overthechute deflectorand the chute flange.
Make sure itcompletelycoversthe chute
deflector.
Depress the plunger on the drawstring, and pull
on the drawstring until the bag istight around the
chute opening. Release plunger to lock it into
position. See figure 8.
Catcher Bag Plunger
Figure8

Read thisowner'smanual and safety rules before operatingyour chipper-shredder.Compare theillustration
infigure9 withyourchipper-shredderto familiarize yourselfwiththe locationofvariouscontrolsand
adjustments.Save this manualfor future reference.
_he operation of any chipper-shredder can result in foraign objects being thrown intothe
eyes,whichcan resultinsevere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses provided
withthe chipper-shredderbefore chippingor shredding,orwhileperformingany
adjustmentsor repairs.
Release
Bar
Rear Wheel
Lock Lever
Figure 9
OPERATING CONTROLS
(Refer toFigure9,)
Release Bar
Used torelease thehopperwhen raisingor lowering.
Choke Lever
Used toenrichthefuel mixtureinthe carburetor
when startinga coldengine.
Starter Handle
Used tomanuallystarttheengine.
Hopper Assembly
Allowsleavesand smallbranchesupto1"diameterto
be fedintothe impellerforchippingand shredding,
Lowerthehoppertocollectraked materialfor
shredding.
Throttle Control
Regulatesspeed ofthe engine.
Chipper Chute
Allows bulkyvegetationlikestalksor heavybranches
upto 3"diametertobe fedintotheimpellerfor
chippingand shredding.
Catcher Bag (not shown)
Used tocollectthe shredded material.
Rear Wheel Lock Lever
Used tolockthe rearwheels frommoving.
Stopping Engine
Move throttlecontrolleverto STOP position.
Disconnectspark plugwireand move awayfrom
spark plugto preventaccidentalstarting.
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
Sears chipper-shredders conform tothe safetystandardB71.6-1990 ofthe American National Standards Institute.
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WARNING: Beforeusingyourchipper-
shredder, again refer tothe safety rules on
pages 3 and 4 ofthismanual. Always be
careful.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Oil (Packed with unit)
Only usehigh quality detergent oil ratedwith
API serviceclassification SF, SG orSH. Select
theoil's viscositygradeaccordingtoyour
expectedoperatingtemperature.Followthe
chartbelow.
32°F Warmer
Colder _I
5W30 I SAE 30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather,these
multiviscosity oilswillresult in increasedoil
consumptionwhen usedabove 32°F. Check theoil
level morefrequently toavoidpossible engine
damage from runninglow onoil.
Fill engine with oil as follows.
Remove oilfill dipstick. See figure 10.
Remove cap
and fill gas
Remove dipstick
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Figure 10
With chipper-shredder on levelground, use a
funnel to fillengine with oil to FULL mark on
dipstick.Capacityis approximately 26 ounces.
Becarefulnottooverfill.
Check oil level.
Add oilifnecessary.Replacedipstick and
tighten.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Oil bottle packed with unit
contains 26 oz. of oil.
Gasoline
WARNING: Experienceindicatesthatalcohol
blended fuels (calledgasohol or using ethanolor
methanol)canattractmoisturewhich leadsto
separationand formationofacidsduringstorage.
Acidicgas can damage thefuelsystemofan engine
whileinstorage. To avoidengineproblems, thefuel
systemshould be emptied before storage for30
daysor longer.Drain thegastank, start theengine
and letit run untilthefuel linesand carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel nextseason. See STORAGE
instructionsfor additionalinformation.Never use
engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in thefuel tank
orpermanent damage may occur.
Fillgas tank with gas asfollows.
Remove fuel cap. See figure 10.
Make sure the container (from which you will
pour the gasoline) isclean and free from rust or
foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may
be stale from long periods of storage in the
container.
Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
automotive gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high
octane gasoline. See figure 10.
Replace fuel cap.
WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2inchoftopoffuel tank to preventspillsand to
allowfor fuel expansion.Ifgasolineis
accidentlyspilled,movechipper-shredder
away from area ofspill.Avoid creatingany
sourceof ignitionuntilgasolinevaporshave
disappeared.
Check thefuel levelperiodically toavoid running
out of gasoline while operating the chipper-
shredder.
If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or
chipping, itmay be necessaryto unclogthe unit
before itcan berestarted.Refer to"Removing
the FlailScreen"instructionsin SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENT section.
STARTING ENGINE
&WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator isstandingnear thechipper-
shredderwhilestartingoroperatingtheunit.
Do not operate thischipper-shredder
unlessthechutedeflectorhasbeenproperly
installedand securedwithhandknobs.

NOTE:TOprevent theunitfromsliding,place your
footfirmlyagainst thetire.
1. Attach spark
plug wire --
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3. Move choke
to "on" position
2. Place throttle
in Fast Position
4. Pullrope
Figure 1t
Attach sparkplug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug. See figure 11.
Place throttle in FAST position. See figure 11.
Move choke lever to CHOKE position (in the
direction ofthe arrow) as shown.
If restarting a warm engineafter a short
shutdown, movechoke leverto=NoChoke"
position.
Grasp starterhandle and pullropeout slowly
untilengine reaches startofcompressioncycle
(ropewillpullslightlyharderat thispoint).Let
the roperewindslowly.Pullropewitha rapidfull
armstroke.Letropereturntostarterslowly.See
figure 11.
When enginestarts,move chokeleverto half
chokepositionuntilengineruns smoothlyand
then to No Choke position.
If engine fails to start afterthree pulls, move
chokelevertoNo Choke positionand pullstarter
ropeagain.
Ifengine rims,butdoes not continue to run,
movechokeleverto FullChokepositionand pull
ropeagain.
Move choke leverto OFF positionas engine
warms up.
NOTE: Anoise will be heard when finding the start of
the compression cycle. This noise is caused by the
flails and fingers which are part oftheshredding
mechanism falling intoplace, and shouldbe
expected./n addition,theflails and fingers will be
noisyaftertheengine isstarted,untiltheimpeller
reaches furlspeed.
STOPPING ENGINE
Movestarterswitch to OFF position.
Disconnect spark plugwire andmoveawayfrom
sparkplugto preventaccidentalstarting.
USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER
AWARNING: Do not attempt toshredor
chipanymatedal otherthanvegetation
foundina normalyard(i.e., branches,
leaves,twigs,etc.).
The chipper-shredderisdesigned for two
different methodsofoperation.
a. Leavesand small branchesupto 1/2"
diameter(maximum)can befed intothe
hopperassemblywhen itisin the raisedor
loweredposition.See figure12.
b. Bulkymaterial,such as stalksor heavy
branches,up to3"in diametershouldbe
fed intothe chipperchute.See figure 12.
AWARNING: Do not put material larger
than isspecifiedinto the hopper, and/orinto
the chipperchute.Personalinjuryor
damage to themachinecould result.
Ifitbecomesnecessaryto pushmaterialintothe
chipper-shmdder,usea smalldiameterstick-
NOT YOUR HANDS. The stickshouldbesmall
enoughthat itwillbegroundup ifitgetsintothe
impellerassembly.
LOWER THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY
To lowerthe hopper assembly,useone handto
grasp the hand-hold at thetop of thehopper
assemblyand liftslightly.See figure 5.
Pullup onthe release bar,and lowerthehopper
assemblytothe ground.Releasethe bar.See
figure 5.
AWARNING: Never remove chute deflector
tillthe unit has completely stopped.Never
shut offthe engine until all chipping is
completed.
Forbest performance, it isimportant tokeep the
shreddingblade and the chipper blades sharp.Ifthe
composition of the material being discharged
10