Operation - Craftsman 247.770990 Operator's Manual

Starter Handle
Blower
Chute
Now that you have set up your yard vacuum for operation, get
acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below
and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder
can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always
wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or
eye shields while operating or while performing any
adjustments or repairs.
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to 1-1/2" in diameter to be fed into
the impeller for chipping. See Figure 9.
Drive Control
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive control is used
to engage/disengage wheels. Fully squeeze the drive control against
the upper handle to engage the wheels; release to disengage. (DO
NOT slip clutch).
Craftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

OPERATION

Drive Control
Hose
Handle
Chipper Chute
Nozzle Height
Adjustment Lever
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Speed Control
Bag
Throttle Control
Bag Handle
Oil Fill
Gasoline Fill
Figure 9
Speed Control
Located on the left side of the upper handle, the speed control is used
to select the forward speed of the yard vacuum.
IMPORTANT: Move the speed control only when the engine is running.
Changing the speed control setting with the engine off can damage the
yard vacuum.
Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever
Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging approximately
from 5/8" to 4 1/8". See Figure 9.
Throttle Control
This lever controls the engine speed and stop function. Through three
separate positions on the lever from left to right, the operation is as
follows:
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Choke Control
Hose
Assembly
Nozzle/Hose
Vac Lever
Nozzle