Craftsman 247.770550 - Manual (Page 10)

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Figure 8
7. Standing behind the unit, grasp starter handle
and pull rope out until you feel a drag.
8. Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle.
Let the rope rewind slowly.
9. Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. When
engine starts, move choke control gradually
away from the throttle control.
10. If engine falters, move choke control back
toward the throttle control and repeat steps 7-9.
11. ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/
RUN position when operating the Yard Vacuum.
TO EMPTY BAG
• Unhook bag straps from the lower handle and
unsnap bag clip from top of the lower handle.
See Figure 9.
• Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock rod
on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine to release.
• Remove bag from over the rim of the discharge
opening. Refer to Figure 4.
• Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to
unlock and empty contents. See Figure 9.
• Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the
contents.
• Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over
opening.
• Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons
on the bag through metal outlets.
• Twist the buttons to lock bag.
Figure 9
TO REMOVE BLOWER CHUTE
• Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull lock
rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine to release. Refer to Figure 6.
• Remove blower chute from over the rim of the
discharge opening.
Using the Nozzle Vacuum
• Place nozzle/hose vac handle in the top position
on the nozzle to vacuum through nozzle. See
Figure 10.
• The spring loaded pin must be in the first hole of
the hose adapter to operate the nozzle vac.
• Place both hands on top of upper handle to push
unit over yard waste.
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding. After
material has been shredded by the flail blades on the
impeller assembly, it will be discharged into catcher
bag or through blower chute. Do not attempt to shred
or chip any material other than vegetation found in a
normal yard (i.e. branches, leaves, twigs, etc.) Avoid
fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are
thoroughly dried out. Materials such as stalks or
heavy branches up to 1 1/2” in diameter may be fed
into the chipper chute.
WARNING: Do not attempt to shred,
chip, or vacuum any material larger than
specified on the machine or in this
manual. Personal injury or damage to
the machine could result.
Choke Control
Throttle Control
Buttons
Inner Flap
Outer Flap
Bag Handle
Strap
Bag
Clip