Craftsman 247.77588O Operating Controls, Meets Ansi Safety Standards, Stopping Engine

Read this owner'smanual and safety rules before operatingyour chipper-shredder.Comparethe illustration in figure 9 with your chipper-shredderto familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments.Save this manual for future reference.

eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses provided with the chipper-shredderbeforechippingor shredding, or while performingany

_he operation of any chipper-shredder can result in foraign objects being thrown into the adjustmentsor repairs.

Release

Bar

Rear Wheel

Lock Lever

Figure 9

OPERATING CONTROLS

(Refer to Figure 9,) Release Bar

Used to release the hopper when raisingor lowering. Choke Lever

Used to enrich the fuel mixturein the carburetor when startinga cold engine.

Starter Handle

Used to manually start the engine.

Hopper Assembly

Allowsleaves and small branches upto 1"diameterto be fed intothe impellerfor chippingand shredding, Lowerthe hopper to collectraked material for shredding.

Throttle Control

Regulates speed of the engine.

Chipper Chute

Allows bulkyvegetation like stalksor heavy branches upto 3" diameter to be fed intothe impellerfor chippingand shredding.

Catcher Bag (not shown)

Used to collectthe shredded material.

Rear Wheel Lock Lever

Used to lock the rear wheels from moving.

Stopping Engine

Move throttlecontrollever to STOP position. Disconnectspark plugwire and move away from spark plugto preventaccidental starting.

MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS

Sears chipper-shredders conform tothe safetystandardB 71.6 -1990 ofthe American National Standards Institute.

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