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OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNO. 247.795850 Caution: Readand Follow All SafetyRules and Instructions BeforeOperating This Equipment CRRFTSMRN® 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTING STAGE MULCHING AND BAGGING CHIPPER-SHREDDER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Serviceand Adjustment Repair Parts SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., HoffmanEstates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 'rinted in U.S.A. 770-8901L 8/95
OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNO. 247.795850 Caution: Readand Follow All SafetyRules and Instructions BeforeOperating This Equipment CRRFTSMRN® 5 HORSEPOWER 3 CUTTING STAGE MULCHING AND BAGGING CHIPPER-SHREDDER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Serviceand Adjustment Repair Parts SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., HoffmanEstates, IL 60179 U.S.A. 'rinted in U.S.A. 770-8901L 8/95
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...opera- 13. instructions on the machine and in the impeller area until you to come in seriousinjury or death. _11 !. Your chipper-shredder is removed, except for adjustment. Do not use ing material in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. Keep the area of operation ...equipment, carelessness or error on engine's objects are 16. Tragic accidents can result in good daylight. Children are recommended. This chipper-shredder is familiar with these rules of 16 to inspect or repair any reason to unclog the feed intake or discharge openings or ...
...opera- 13. instructions on the machine and in the impeller area until you to come in seriousinjury or death. _11 !. Your chipper-shredder is removed, except for adjustment. Do not use ing material in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. Keep the area of operation ...equipment, carelessness or error on engine's objects are 16. Tragic accidents can result in good daylight. Children are recommended. This chipper-shredder is familiar with these rules of 16 to inspect or repair any reason to unclog the feed intake or discharge openings or ...
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...engine's exhaust system is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used for commercial or rental purposes, this Craftsman chipper-shredder is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to assemble and maintain your nearest Sears store for only 30 days from ...or workmanship. Please read and retain this unit. This unit is available through your chipper-shredder. • Follow the instructions under "Customer Respons- In the State of a Sears Craftsman Chipper-Shredder. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you cannot easily remedy, please contact...
...engine's exhaust system is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used for commercial or rental purposes, this Craftsman chipper-shredder is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to assemble and maintain your nearest Sears store for only 30 days from ...or workmanship. Please read and retain this unit. This unit is available through your chipper-shredder. • Follow the instructions under "Customer Respons- In the State of a Sears Craftsman Chipper-Shredder. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you cannot easily remedy, please contact...
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... 5 Trouble Shooting 17 U Unclogging 14, 15 Unpacking 6 W Warranty 4 ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the chipper-shredder was purchased. ENGINE CHIPPER-SHREDDER Muffler Engine Oil f ,% ; _,,mi I I..bt Gas Can Stabilizer A b,4 Tow Hitch Kit 5 They are...Maintenance 12, 13 Starting 11 Stopping 9 Storage 14 F Fuel 10 L Lubrication 12 M Maintenance: Agreement 4 Schedule 12 Engine 12, 13 Chipper-Shredder 12 O Oil 10 Operating Tips 9 P Primer 11 R Repair/Replacement Parts 18-24 Responsibilities, Customer 4, 12-14 S Safety Rules 2...
... 5 Trouble Shooting 17 U Unclogging 14, 15 Unpacking 6 W Warranty 4 ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the chipper-shredder was purchased. ENGINE CHIPPER-SHREDDER Muffler Engine Oil f ,% ; _,,mi I I..bt Gas Can Stabilizer A b,4 Tow Hitch Kit 5 They are...Maintenance 12, 13 Starting 11 Stopping 9 Storage 14 F Fuel 10 L Lubrication 12 M Maintenance: Agreement 4 Schedule 12 Engine 12, 13 Chipper-Shredder 12 O Oil 10 Operating Tips 9 P Primer 11 R Repair/Replacement Parts 18-24 Responsibilities, Customer 4, 12-14 S Safety Rules 2...
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... operation section of the carton. Remove all parts and literature have been sub-assembled), upper guide assembly, chute deflector and the catcher bag. Roll chipper-shredder out of your chipper-shredder, stand behind the unit with the engine the farthest away from you. r" 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Flat ---=-//_ Washer | 1_ _ | 5/16" I.D. _,.-- NOTE: To determine right and...
... operation section of the carton. Remove all parts and literature have been sub-assembled), upper guide assembly, chute deflector and the catcher bag. Roll chipper-shredder out of your chipper-shredder, stand behind the unit with the engine the farthest away from you. r" 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Flat ---=-//_ Washer | 1_ _ | 5/16" I.D. _,.-- NOTE: To determine right and...
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Spacers_ Hex Nut Hand Knob FIGURE2. Hopper Door Stop Washer Housing Hex Bolt Chute Deflector \\ \ // / / \ Release Bar Upper Guide Assembly // Inlet / Guide Bolt 8-3/8" Long Flat Washer Hex Lock Nut FIGURE 3. Hopper Pivot Door Hopper Assembly Bar FIGURE 4. Upper Leaf Ramp Section Remove Truss Screw and Nut Guide (Assemble Assembly First) FIGURE 5. .Plunger HOWTO SET-UPYOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MAKE CERTAIN THE SPARK PLUG _hb WAWIRAEY IS FDRISOCMONNTEHCETEDSPAARNKD MOPLVUEGD BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER- SHREDDER. PAGE 11. REFER TO FIGURE 13, "
Spacers_ Hex Nut Hand Knob FIGURE2. Hopper Door Stop Washer Housing Hex Bolt Chute Deflector \\ \ // / / \ Release Bar Upper Guide Assembly // Inlet / Guide Bolt 8-3/8" Long Flat Washer Hex Lock Nut FIGURE 3. Hopper Pivot Door Hopper Assembly Bar FIGURE 4. Upper Leaf Ramp Section Remove Truss Screw and Nut Guide (Assemble Assembly First) FIGURE 5. .Plunger HOWTO SET-UPYOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER MAKE CERTAIN THE SPARK PLUG _hb WAWIRAEY IS FDRISOCMONNTEHCETEDSPAARNKD MOPLVUEGD BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CHIPPER- SHREDDER. PAGE 11. REFER TO FIGURE 13, "
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...result in severe eye damage. See figure 10. See figure 6. THROTTLE CONTROL--Permits selection of various controls and adjustments. BEFORE USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER, AGAIN REFER TO THE "SAFETY RULES" AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use ...FIGURE 6. STARTER HANDLE--Used to release the hopper when raising or lowering. Starter Handle Front of ChipperShredder MEETS ANSI SAFETYSTANDARDS Sears chipper-shredders conform to the cylinder for over spectacles or standard glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores. See figure 14. ALWAYS ...
...result in severe eye damage. See figure 10. See figure 6. THROTTLE CONTROL--Permits selection of various controls and adjustments. BEFORE USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER, AGAIN REFER TO THE "SAFETY RULES" AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use ...FIGURE 6. STARTER HANDLE--Used to release the hopper when raising or lowering. Starter Handle Front of ChipperShredder MEETS ANSI SAFETYSTANDARDS Sears chipper-shredders conform to the cylinder for over spectacles or standard glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores. See figure 14. ALWAYS ...
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...shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in this position. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES WHENEVER USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER. The chipper-shredder is lowered to 1/2" diameter (recommended) or 1" diameter (maximum) can be fed into the hopper assembly when the... control lever to push material into the hopper assembly in a normal yard (i.e., branches, leaves, twigs, etc.). & WARNING: THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER DISCHARGES MATERIALS WITH CONSIDERABLE VELOCITY. Hopper Assembly FIGURE 7. • Leaves and small twigs can also be raked into the hopper assembly when...
...shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in this position. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES WHENEVER USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER. The chipper-shredder is lowered to 1/2" diameter (recommended) or 1" diameter (maximum) can be fed into the hopper assembly when the... control lever to push material into the hopper assembly in a normal yard (i.e., branches, leaves, twigs, etc.). & WARNING: THE CHIPPER-SHREDDER DISCHARGES MATERIALS WITH CONSIDERABLE VELOCITY. Hopper Assembly FIGURE 7. • Leaves and small twigs can also be raked into the hopper assembly when...
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...Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multiviscosity oils will result in the discharge area. With chipper-shredder level, use a funnel to fill engine with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Capacity is likely that may be stale from ...32°F _- Remove oil fill dip- See figure 12. Be careful not to 3" in the Service and Adjustments section. Tilt chipper-shredder toward the left (from rust or foreign particles. Replace dipstick and tighten. Oil Dipstick FIGURE 12. If the flail screen becomes clogged,...
...Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multiviscosity oils will result in the discharge area. With chipper-shredder level, use a funnel to fill engine with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Capacity is likely that may be stale from ...32°F _- Remove oil fill dip- See figure 12. Be careful not to 3" in the Service and Adjustments section. Tilt chipper-shredder toward the left (from rust or foreign particles. Replace dipstick and tighten. Oil Dipstick FIGURE 12. If the flail screen becomes clogged,...
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...down. • Grasp starter handle (see figure 13) and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of gasoline while operating the chipper-shredder. TO STARTENGINE WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER Primer _ FIGURE 14. _k TNHEAANR TTHHEE COHPIPEPREART-OSRHREDISDESRTANWDIHNIGLE STARTING OR OPERATING. TO AVOID ENGINE...In cold weather (50°F or below), push primer five times. Throttle Control FIGURE 13. DO NOT TO STOP ENGINE OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER • Move throttle control lever to "Removing the Flail Screen" in FAST position (UP). • Push primer two or three ...
...down. • Grasp starter handle (see figure 13) and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of gasoline while operating the chipper-shredder. TO STARTENGINE WARNING: BE SURE NO ONE OTHER Primer _ FIGURE 14. _k TNHEAANR TTHHEE COHPIPEPREART-OSRHREDISDESRTANWDIHNIGLE STARTING OR OPERATING. TO AVOID ENGINE...In cold weather (50°F or below), push primer five times. Throttle Control FIGURE 13. DO NOT TO STOP ENGINE OPERATE THIS CHIPPER-SHREDDER • Move throttle control lever to "Removing the Flail Screen" in FAST position (UP). • Push primer two or three ...
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... frequently to avoid possible engine damage from a hose through the hopper assembly and chipper chute with fresh oil. b. CLEANING • The chipper-shredder may be cleaned by running water from running . CHIPPER-SHREDDER LUBRICATION Lubricate the pivot points on dipstick (refer to dry thoroughly. • ... oils (SE30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in the shade. Stop engine and wait several minutes before each usage. Allow the chipper-shredder to figure 12). Your four-cycle engine will result in a suitable container. Do not use high quality detergent oil rated with ...
... frequently to avoid possible engine damage from a hose through the hopper assembly and chipper chute with fresh oil. b. CLEANING • The chipper-shredder may be cleaned by running water from running . CHIPPER-SHREDDER LUBRICATION Lubricate the pivot points on dipstick (refer to dry thoroughly. • ... oils (SE30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in the shade. Stop engine and wait several minutes before each usage. Allow the chipper-shredder to figure 12). Your four-cycle engine will result in a suitable container. Do not use high quality detergent oil rated with ...
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... plug should be cleaned and the gap reset to engine life and performance. NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Plug MUFFLER Do not operate the chipper-shredder without air cleaner completely assembled. To Service Air Cleaner: Service foam filter after every 25 hours of use , or at least once a season. Clean more...
... plug should be cleaned and the gap reset to engine life and performance. NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Plug MUFFLER Do not operate the chipper-shredder without air cleaner completely assembled. To Service Air Cleaner: Service foam filter after every 25 hours of use , or at least once a season. Clean more...
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... OR WHERE IGNITION SOURCES ARE PRESENT SUCH AS HOT WATER AND SPACE HEATERS, FURNACES, CLOTHES DRYERS, STOVES, ELECTRIC MOTORS, ETC. CHIPPER-SHREDDER • Clean the chipper-shredder thoroughly. • Wipe unit with water. NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, be used for 30 ...OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. STORAGE Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at least 10 minutes after the engine has been operated and is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of...
... OR WHERE IGNITION SOURCES ARE PRESENT SUCH AS HOT WATER AND SPACE HEATERS, FURNACES, CLOTHES DRYERS, STOVES, ELECTRIC MOTORS, ETC. CHIPPER-SHREDDER • Clean the chipper-shredder thoroughly. • Wipe unit with water. NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed, be used for 30 ...OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. STORAGE Prepare your chipper-shredder for storage at least 10 minutes after the engine has been operated and is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of...
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... • Remove the other blade in reverse order. If sharpening, make certain the opening on the impeller assembly (inside the housing). Separate the chipper-shredder into the impeller to provide a new cutting edge. See figure 20. • Remove the six hex lock nuts and lock washers from spark ...and move it away from the housing weld bolts using a 3/16" allen wrench on the outside screws on the bottom of the chipper blades in the chipper chute opening in figure 18 (sharp edge is required. NOTE: When reassembling, make certain to 250-350 inch pounds. Hairpin Clips...
... • Remove the other blade in reverse order. If sharpening, make certain the opening on the impeller assembly (inside the housing). Separate the chipper-shredder into the impeller to provide a new cutting edge. See figure 20. • Remove the six hex lock nuts and lock washers from spark ...and move it away from the housing weld bolts using a 3/16" allen wrench on the outside screws on the bottom of the chipper blades in the chipper chute opening in figure 18 (sharp edge is required. NOTE: When reassembling, make certain to 250-350 inch pounds. Hairpin Clips...
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... adjustment. FACES AND MUFFLER. However, if your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your chipper-shredder to increase engine speed or it may be performed by your nearest SEARS Service Center. BE CAREFUL OF HEATED SUR- ... theunit. • Thebladecanbetestedfor balanceby balancingit ona roundshaftscrewdriveorr nail.Removemetal fromthe heavysideuntilit is running too fast or too slow, take your chipper-shredder to between 550 and 650 inch pounds, or lacking torque wrench, tighten securely. FLAILS The flails, located inside the housing,...
... adjustment. FACES AND MUFFLER. However, if your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your chipper-shredder to increase engine speed or it may be performed by your nearest SEARS Service Center. BE CAREFUL OF HEATED SUR- ... theunit. • Thebladecanbetestedfor balanceby balancingit ona roundshaftscrewdriveorr nail.Removemetal fromthe heavysideuntilit is running too fast or too slow, take your chipper-shredder to between 550 and 650 inch pounds, or lacking torque wrench, tighten securely. FLAILS The flails, located inside the housing,...
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...• Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. See Service/Adjustments section of power; HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS Each chipper-shredder has its own model number. Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that we meet our pledge to drain fuel tank...Sears, Roebuck and Co. Remove lodged object. • Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper blades. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: *PRODUCT - Make all bolts and nuts. Chipper-Shredder" *MODEL NUMBER - 247.795850 *ENGINE MODEL NO. - 143.955003 *PART NUMBER...
...• Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. See Service/Adjustments section of power; HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS Each chipper-shredder has its own model number. Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that we meet our pledge to drain fuel tank...Sears, Roebuck and Co. Remove lodged object. • Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper blades. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: *PRODUCT - Make all bolts and nuts. Chipper-Shredder" *MODEL NUMBER - 247.795850 *ENGINE MODEL NO. - 143.955003 *PART NUMBER...
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...change without notice or obligation. 19 Flait _ 40 41 42 43 Flail Spacer Clevis Pin .496" Dia. Comp.t Chipper Blade 49 Flat Hd. L-Wash. 5/16" I .D. Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd. (Gr. 5) Shredder Frame Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x .75" Lg. Stop Washer FI-Wash. 5/16" I .D. Truss Mach. ... I .D. x .88" 63 Hand Knob 75 Chipper Door Rod 76 Torsion Spring 1.14" Lg. 77 Chipper Door 78 Chipper Chute Ass'y. 79 Spec. Upper Leaf Ramp Section Push Cap 5/8" Dia. SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. Hole 'j 46 Spring Roll Pin 1.12" Lg. Hd. CHIPPER-SHREDDER Repair Parts MODEL NO. 247.795850 CEY _10....
...change without notice or obligation. 19 Flait _ 40 41 42 43 Flail Spacer Clevis Pin .496" Dia. Comp.t Chipper Blade 49 Flat Hd. L-Wash. 5/16" I .D. Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd. (Gr. 5) Shredder Frame Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x .75" Lg. Stop Washer FI-Wash. 5/16" I .D. Truss Mach. ... I .D. x .88" 63 Hand Knob 75 Chipper Door Rod 76 Torsion Spring 1.14" Lg. 77 Chipper Door 78 Chipper Chute Ass'y. 79 Spec. Upper Leaf Ramp Section Push Cap 5/8" Dia. SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 H.P. Hole 'j 46 Spring Roll Pin 1.12" Lg. Hd. CHIPPER-SHREDDER Repair Parts MODEL NO. 247.795850 CEY _10....