Craftsman 987.799601 Assembly, Unfold the Handlebars see Figure, Check ALL Nuts and Bolts for

ASSEMBLY

Read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble your new chipper/vaco Your new chipper/vac has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the items shown in Figure 1.. To ensure proper operation of your chipper/vac, all nuts and bolts must be securely tightened when changing the configuration of the machine Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS (see Figure 1)

1, The following items are contained in the shipping carton and shown in Figure 1:

(A)Chipper/Vac

(B)Safety Goggles

(C)Blower Deflector

(D)Collection Bag

2.Check for missing or damaged parts.. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your local Sears service center or Sears retail outlet for assistance

IMPORTANT: MOTOR oIL AND GASOLINE MUST BE ADDED TO THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE IS STARTED_ THE PROCEDURES FOR ADDING MOTOR OIL AND GASOLINE ARE ON PAGES 18 AND 19.

NOTE: All references to the front, rear, left and right of the machine are determined as follows:

The inlet cap for the optional vacuum hose is located on the front of the machine. The discharge opening is at the rear The left and right sides are determined by standing at the rear of the machine when the handlebars are in the "vacuum" position

UNFOLD THE HANDLEBARS (see Figure 2)

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Figure 1: Contents of shipping carton.

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Vacuum Position

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Handlebars

Folded

1, Squeeze the handlebar end (with decal "Push in Here") toward the center of the machine to release end from the notch in the mounting bracket (C) and swing the handlebars up over the machine toward the rear.

2.Position the handlebar ends in the "vacuum" notches of the brackets (D in Figure 2 inset).

3o Unfold	the handlebars until the channels	on the	upper
left and right handlebars are aligned with the lower
handlebars	(A) If necessary, loosen knobs	(B) before
unfolding handlebars.
4_ Tighten the knobs (B)			Figure 2: Handlebar position for vacuuming.

CHECK ALL NUTS AND BOLTS FOR

TIGHTNESS

Check all nuts and bolts for tightness following assembly

and according to the schedule given in the section which describes "Customer Responsibilities" on Page 27. NOTE: Do not overtighten the bolts which attach the engine mounting plate to the housing DAMAGE TO THE HOUSING COULD RESULT