General recommendations, Cleaning, Engine maintenance – Craftsman 247.775880 User Manual
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changes (becomes stringy, etc.) or if the rate at which
the material is discharged slows down considerably, it
is likely that the shredding blade and/or chipper
blades are dull and need to be sharpened or
replaced. Refer to Service and Adjustments section.
IMPORTANT: There is a flail screen located inside
the housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen
becomes dogged, remove and clean as instructed in
the Service and Adjustments section.
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WARNING: The chipper-shredder
discharges materials with considerable
velodty. Keep away from the area around the
discharge chute. Always stop the engine and
disconnect spark plug wire w^en removing or
attaching the bag, changing containers, or
removing the shredded material. Wear safety
glasses and gloves whenever using your
chipper-shredder.
Shred material upto 1/2 inch in diameter
Chip material upto 3 inches
in diameter
Lower the hopper to collect
raked material for shredding
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
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The warranty on this chipper shredder does not
cover items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value from
the warranty, operator must maintain the chipper
shredder as instructed in this manual.
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Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly.
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All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual should be checked at least
once each season.
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Follow the maintenance schedule given below.
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Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
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WARNING: Always stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing any maintenance or adjustments.
Never remove discharge chute till the
engine has completely stopped.
CLEANING
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Clean the chipper-shredder by running water
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from a hose through the hopper assembly and
chipper chute with the engine running. Allow the
chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly.
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Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to dry
thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat,
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
•
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SF, SG or SH, Select the
oil's viscosity grade according to your expected
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