Chute Deflector; Operation; Throttle Control - Craftsman 247.77638 Manual Del Operador

(small) Chipper Chute
Tamper
Now that you have set up your chipper shredder for operation, get
aquainted with its controls and features. These are described below
and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
cHiPPEr cHUTE
Allows twigs and small branches up to 3" in diameter to be fed into the
impeller for chipping. See Figure 9.
HOPPEr aSSEMblY
Allow leaves and small branches up to 1/2 diameter to be fed into the
impeller for chipping and shredding. Material can be raked into hopper
assembly by lowering the hopper assembly. See Figure 9.
rElEaSE rOD
The release rod is located on the impeller bracket assembly and it
is used to release or lock the hopper when raising or lowering. See
Figure 9.

cHUTE DEFlEcTOr

Chipped and shredded debris is discharged out the chute deflector.
The unit may be operated with or without the collection bag attached to
the chute deflector. See Figure 9.
Craftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

OPERATION

(large) Hopper Assembly
Release Rod
Gas Fill
Oil Fill
Figure 9
Meets anSi Safety Standards
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Warning
The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely.
Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields
before chipping or shredding and while performing any adjustments
or repairs.
TaMPEr
This plug is inserted into the chipper chute to push twigs and small
branches towards the impeller blades without endangering your hands.

THrOTTlE cOnTrOl

This lever controls the engine speed and stop function. Through three
separate positions on the lever from left to right, the operation is as
follows:
Start/ Run Slow/ Idle
cHOkE cOnTrOl
The choke control is used to choke the carburetor and assist in starting
the engine.
Chute
Deflector
STOP
Engine Off