General Operation - Craftsman 247.775890 Owner's Manual

Thissymbol p ointsoutimportant s afetyinstructions which, i fnotfollowed, could endanger theper-
sonal s afety
and/or propertyof yourself and others. Read and follow all instructionsin this manual before
attempting to operate your chippershredder. Failure to complywith these instructionsmay resultin per-
sonal injury.When you see this symbol--heed its warning.
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Yourchipper-shredder was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
DANGER: this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessnessor error on the part of the oper-
ator can result in serious injury.If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious
injury to yourself or others.
,_ WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Califomia
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
GENERALOPERATION
Read this owner's guide carefully in itsentirety before
attempting to assemble this machine. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine
and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement pads.
Your chipper-shredder is a powerful tool, not a
plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at air
times. Your unit has been designed to perform two
jobs; to chip and shred vegetation found in a normal
yard. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Never allow children under age 16 to operate the unit.
Children 16 years and older should only operate the
unit under close parental supervision. Only responsible
individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use your unit,
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine
when they are in the vicinity of the unit. Keep work area
clean and clear of branches or obstacles which could
cause you to stumble or fall.
• When feeding matedal 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.
Always wear safety glasses or s_oty goggles, dudng
operation and while performing =an adjustment or
repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting
slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms
and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do
not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry and secure hair
so it is above shoulder length. They can be caught in
moving parts. Never operate a unit in bars feet,
sandals or sneakers. Wear gloves when feeding
material in the ohippel_chute or shredder hopper.
• Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body
into the shredder hopper, chipper chute, discharge
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opening, or near any moving part while the engine is
running. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times. If it becomes necessary to push material intothe
chipper chute or shredder hopper, use a small
diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.
• If it is necessary for any reason to unclog the feed
intake or discharge openings or to inspect or repair any
part of the machine where a moving part can come in
contact with your body or clothing, stop the machine,
allow itto cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and move it away from the spark plug
before attempting to unclog, inspect or repair.
Do not operate unit while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
The machine should only be operated on a level
surface. Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet,
muddy or icy surface. Keep your work area clean and
clear of branches or obstacles which could cause you
to stumble and fall. Do not overreach. Maintaining
preper footing and balance is essential to preventing
accidents.
• Do not allow.an accumu!a_on of prpc_,sed matedal to
build up in the discharge ares. as this will prevent
proper discharge and can result in kick-beck from the
chipper chute.
• Keep your face and body pack from chipper chute to
avoid accidental bounce pack of any mstadel.
• Do not transport machine while engine is running.
• If the cutting mechanism strikee a foreign object or if
your machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately stop the engine and allow the
machine to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug.
Take the following steps.
a. Inspact for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe operation.
• Never attempt to attach or remove catcher bag when
engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait for the
impeller to come to a complete stop. The impeller
continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is