To attachthe bag, placethe openingOfthe bag overthechutedeflectorsoit completelycoversthe chuteopening.Depressthe plungeron the draw- string,andpullon thedrawstringuntilthebag is

tightaroundthechuteopening.Releaseplungerto

lockit intopositionSeefigure5. .

TIRES

Recommended tire pressure is 24 p.s.i.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER. Compare the illustrations with your chipper-shredder to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Hopper

Assembly

Release

Bar

Oil Fill Chipper

Dipstick Chute

Fuel

Tank

Choke

Chute

Engine !

Switch

Bag

Handle Throttle

Control

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FIGURE 6. Front of Chipper-Shredder

MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS

Sears chipper-shredders conform to the safety standard B71.6-1982 of the American National Standards Institute.

OPERATINGCONTROLS

RELEASE BAR--Used to release the hopper when raising or lowering, See figure 6,

CHOKE LEVERmUsed to enrich the fuel mixture in

the carburetor when starting a cold engine, See figure 6 and 14.

STARTER HANDLE--Used to manually start the engine. See figure 6.

ENGINE SHUT-OFF SWITCHmUsed to stop the

engine. See figures 6 and 14.

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE--Used to stop the flow of fuel into the carburetor. See figure 14.

THROTTLE CONTROL--Permits selection of fast or slow engine speed. See figures 6 and 14.

BEFORE USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER, AGAIN REFER TO THE "SAFETY RULES" AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL.

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 the safety glasses provided with the chipper-shredder or eye shields before chipping or shredding, or while performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles or standard glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.

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247.795950 specifications

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