Craftsman 79960 Chipper Operation, Tips for Using the Chipper, Chipper Flap is Worn or Missing

OPERATION

CHIPPER OPERATION

Figure 26: Using the chipper.

Feed small branches into the chipper chute Branches are processed by the chipper blade and discharged into the collection bag

1, If the machine was previously used for vacuuming, it

is correctly assembled for using the chipper, ff the machine was used for blower operation, it must be

adjusted to the walk-behind vacuuming position before using the chipper. See assembly steps on

Page 10.

IMPORTANT: THE CHIPPER IS tN OPERATING MODE WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING_ BE SURE TO WEAR WORK GLOVES WHEN FEEDING MATERIAL INTO THE CHIPPER CHUTE

2.Stand at the side of the machine, and carefully feed small branches and twigs (up to 1-1/2 inch in diameter) into the chipper chute,. See Figure 26 which shows chipper operation,

3, Guide the branch down until your hands approach the

top of the chute Note that there is a flap at the top of the chipper chute. NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS DOWN PAST THE CHIPPER CHUTE FLAP.

iMPORTANT: DO NOT OPERATE THE CHIPPER iF

THE CHIPPER FLAP IS WORN OR MISSING

4. Feed the branch slowty. If the machine labors, puil

the branch upward until the engine regains speed

..... Continue to alternately feed and retract the branch until

your hands approach the top of the chipper chute and then let go,,

DANGER

To PreventPersonal Injury or Property Damage:

•Cutting blades begin to rotate when the engine starts and slow down gradually after the engine is shut off. Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing inside the vacuum inlet, chipper chute, dischargedeflector or near any moving part.

,, Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, stop the engine and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnectthe spark plug wire and secure it away

lrom the spark plug.

,,Do not operate the machine unless the chipper chuteis securelyinstalled.

. To avoid a fire hazard, keep leaves, grass and other combustib!e materials away from the engine and muffler.

=Keep bystanders,pets, and children at least 25 feet away from the machine.

° Review all of the safety rules in the Safety Section of this Manual,,

5, Do not reach into the chipper chute to retrieve material that is below the flap, if the material jams or

clogs the chute, shut off the engine, disconnect the spark piug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop before attempting to retrieve the material

C3 If a branch causes the engine to stai!, merely restart. Stalling does not harm the engine.

OEmpty the collection bag frequently when using the chipper Refer to Page 12.

6.To stop the engine, move the Engine Control Lever all the way to the left (toward turtle position) until it stops There is an audible, distinct sound as the cutting blade stows down, Wait for this sound to stop before

inspecting, servicing, or changing the operating mode of the machine.

Tips for Using the Chipper

OBefore chipping a large number of branches, remove the shredder screen for faster discharge of the chips into the collection bag.

_1 Whenever possible, process branches while they are still fresh-- green wood chips more easily than dry wood,

IMPORTANT: iF THE MACHINE JAMS OR CLOGS, IMMEDIATELY STOP THE ENGINE AND MAKE SURE THAT ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP° DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND SECURE IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG, REFER TO PAGE 26 FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DETAILED iNSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMOVE JAMS AND CLOGS.

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