Craftsman 247.77012 Operator's Manual page 15

TO eMPTY Bag
1. Unhook bag straps from the lower handle.
2. Unsnap bag clip from the top of lower handle. See Figure 12.
3. Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock rod on mounting
bracket with other hand toward engine to release.
4. Lift bag off back of unit.
5. Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and empty
contents. See Figure 13. Hold bag handle and bag clip while
emptying the contents.
6. Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over opening.
7. Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons on the bag
through metal outlets. See Figure 13.
8. Twist the buttons to lock bag. Place bag back onto unit as
instructed in the Assembly Section.
TO reMOVe BLOWer CHUTe
1. Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull lock rod on mounting
bracket with other hand toward engine to release. Refer to Figure
7 in the ASSEMBLY section.
2. Remove blower chute from over the rim of the discharge opening.
Place both hands on top of upper handle to push unit over yard waste.
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.
IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the housing in the
discharge area. If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean
as instructed in the Maintenance section. For best performance, it is
also important to keep the chipper blade sharp.
Warning
Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping
engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.
OPERATION
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Outer Flap
1
2
3
Figure 12
Buttons
Inner
Flap
Figure 13