Operating Controls, Stopping Engine | Craftsman 247.775870 specs

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The operation of any chipper-shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses provided w th
the chipper-shredder or eye shields before chipping or shredding, or while performing any
adjustments or repairs.
Discharge Chute
Hopper f	Chipper
Assembly	Chute
Release
Bar
Primer
Button	Starter
Throttle	Starter
Control	Handle

Figure 9

OPERATING CONTROLS

Release Bar

Used to release the hopper when raising or lowering. Starter Handle

Used to manually start the engine.

Throttle Control

Regulates speed of the engine.

Catcher Bag

Used to collect the shredded material. (not shown)

Hopper Assembly

Allows leaves and small branches upto 0.5 "diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping and shredding.

Lower the hopper to collect raked materiat for shredding.

Chipper Chute

Allows bulky vegetation like stalks or heavy branches upto 3" diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping and shredding.

Primer Button

Fills carburetor with gasoline to aid in starting a cold engine.

Move throttle control lever to STOP position. Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

Sears chipper-shredders conform to the safety standard B 71.6 -1990 of the American National Standards Institute.