Craftsman CMXGPAM1080053 Instruction Manual page 9

To Start Engine
1. Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug.
2. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide
space for fuel expansion.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the ON position.
4. Move the choke lever on the engine to CHOKE
may not require choking.) See Figure 10.
5. Move throttle control to START/RUN (Rabbit)
6. Standing behind the unit, grasp starter handle and pull rope out until you
feel a drag.
NOTE: You will hear a noise as the engine finds the start of the compression cycle.
The noise is caused by the chipping and shredding flails, and you will hear it until
the engine impeller reaches full speed.
1. Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on the starter handle. Let the rope rewind slowly.
2. Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. When engine starts,
move choke control gradually toward the RUN
3. If engine falters, move choke control back toward the CHOKE
and repeat steps 5 though 8.
4. ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/RUN position when operating
the chipper shredder.
To Stop Engine
1. Move throttle control lever to slow (turtle)
possible, gradually reduce engine speed before stopping engine.
2. Move throttle control lever to STOP
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position.
OPERATION
position. (A warm engine
Figure 4
position. See Figure 10.
position..
position. Whenever
or OFF position.
4. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent
accidental starting while the equipment is unattended.
Shredding
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be placed in the hopper for
shredding. After material has been processed by the shredder blade and flails, it will
be forced out of the chute deflector, and, if attached, into a debris collection bag.
Observe the following guidelines when shredding yard debris:
• Never attempt to shred material other than normal yard debris (leaves,
twigs, pine cones, etc.).
• Avoid shredding fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are
thoroughly dried out. Fresh vines do not shred well and tend to wrap
themselves around the impeller and flails.
• Place reasonable amounts of debris into the hopper at a time. Do not
overload the hopper.
• Allow the material in the hopper to be drawn into the blades and shredded
before adding additional debris to the hopper. Failure to due so may result in
a clogged hopper, clogged chute deflector or a stalled engine.
• Avoid placing twigs longer than 24 inches into the hopper. Twigs longer than
24 inches may result in a clogged hopper.
IMPORTANT: Never place branches with a diameter greater than 1/2-inch
in the hopper. Doing so can result in serious damage to the unit's shredder
blade, flails or impeller.
Clearing the Hopper
Should the hopper become clogged with debris during operation, proceed as
follows:
1. Grasp the handle with both hands and gently agitate the chipper shredder to
help loosen debris, drawing it into the impeller.
If the clog does not clear, proceed as follows:
1. Stop engine.
2. Use your hands to remove any debris found near the top of the hopper.
3. Use a branch (or other available device, i.e. broomstick) to dislodge debris
located toward the base of the hopper.
4. Restart engine.
NOTE: If you're unable to pull the starter rope as a result of accumulated
debris near the impeller, follow instructions under the heading Cleaning
the Reduction Chamber in the SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE section of this
position
manual.
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