Craftsman 247.776350 - Manual (Page 8)

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Know Your Chipper Shredder
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Chipper Shredder.
Compare the illustrations below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location
of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
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 with
the Chipper Shredder, while operating this equipment or while performing any adjustments
or repairs on it.
Figure 6
Operating Controls
(See Figure 6)
Spring Latch
The spring latch is located on the top of the hopper. It is
used to secure the chipper chute in a raised position for
storage or for transporting.
Handle
Use the handle when transporting the chipper
shredder.
Chipper Chute
Branches up to 3” in diameter may be fed into the
chipper chute for chipping.
WARNING: Never operate the chipper
shredder with the chipper chute in the raised
position. Release the spring latch to lower the
chipper chute into the operating position
before starting the engine.
Lock Rod
The lock rod is located on the chipper chute support. It
is used to release or lock the chipper chute in a lowered
position for operation.
OPERATION
WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
SAFETY GLASSES
Spark Plug Wire Handle
Hopper
Spring Latch
Chipper Chute
Starter Handle
Chute Deflector
Lock Rod
Throttle
Choke
Tamper
Control
Lever
Oil Fill /
Dipstick
Fuel Fill
Muffler
Oil Drain
Fuel Tank
Air
Cleaner
Engine
Reduction Chamber
Meets ANSI safety standards
Craftsman Chipper Shredders conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).