Craftsman 247.77763 Adjusting Nozzle Height, Operation of your Chipper-Shredder Vacuum

NOTE: While theengine isreachingthe compression cycle,you may hear a "clanking"noise. Thisnoiseis causedby theimpellerflailspivotingand fallinginto

place and IS normal, This noise will continueuntillthe impeller reaches full speed.

•Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm

stroke while keeping a firm grip on the starter handle.

•- Continuing to keep a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Do not let the starter handle snap back against the eye bolt on the handle. Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. Additional priming may be necessary.

•Move throttle controlto IDLE position for a few minutes to warm up the engine. Move it back to fast when running.

•ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the Fast postion when operating the chipper-shredder vacuum.

NOTE: Engine may run very slowly for the first five to ten seconds after it has been started until the impeller gains momentum and allows the engine to reach its top RPM.

NOTE: To idle smoothly, a new engine may require 3 to5 minutes of running at above the slow idle speed. The idle speed has been adjusted for proper running

after thisbreak-in period.

Stopping the Engine

•Move throttle control lever to STOP position.

•Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while the equipment is unattended.

Adjusting Nozzle Height

•The nozzle door height adjustment levers have five positionsettings and are found each side of the nozzle door. See Figure 10. The nozzle door

height should be adjusted according to the conditions.

•Slide the height adjustment lever forward or backward for adjusting the nozzle door upwards or downwards. See Figure 10.

WARNING: Keep your hands, feet and any loose clothingclear of the nozzle any time the engine is running, When the engine is running, a vacuum is being created in the nozzle which can draw in loose clothing.

WARNING: Never make any adjustments on the nozzle while the engine is running.

Height

Position

;lide this lever

to adjust nozzle

door height

Nozzle Door

Figure 10

NOTE: Raise the nozzle height to vacuum a thick

layer of leaves; lower the nozzle height for smoother lawns.

Operation of your

Chipper-Shredder Vacuum

Your chipper-shreddervacuum is designed to chip small tree branches and twigs,shred leaves and vacuum foliage and other lawn debris. For convenience in operation, your Craftsman chipper- shredder vacuum is equipped with a drive clutch

control allowing it to "self-propel."

WARNING: The impeller (chipping/ shredding mechanism) is rotating at all times when the engine is running.

WARNING: Keep your hands away from the nozzle opening and NEVER place your hands or arms inside of the chipperchute when the engine isrunning. Doing socould result in serious personal injury.

IMPORTANT: Your chipper-shreddervacuum is

equipped with a s_fety switch at the front left portion of the impeller housing.The met-altab on"_henozzle

must depress this switchfor the engine to start. Be certain the nozzle is properly in place before attempting to startthe unit. See Figure 4 on page 6.

WARNING: Always survey the area to be vacuumed thoroughlybefore operating the chipper-shrsdder vacuum. Clear the area of any obstructionssuch as toys, dog chains, etc. Running over such an obstructioncan result in personal injuryas well as damage to the chipper-shredder vacuum.

•Do not vacuum up anythingother than normal yard waste such as leaves or pine needles.

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