nv Owner’s Manual CRRFT5MRN 8.0 Horse Power 3” diameter chipping capacity CHIPPER-SHREDDER Model No. 247.775860 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. 770-0549M (R970110) TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Warranty Information 2 Service & Adjustment 14 Safe Operation Practices 3 Off-Season Storage 17 Assembly 5 Trouble-Shootin

They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service cent« rs. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your chipper-shredc er. ENGINE Spark Plug Air Filter Muffler Engine Oil A a Gas Can Stabilizer CHIPPER-SHREDDER 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS T) Flat—i Washer 5/16" I.D. - Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 8-3/8" Long IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. After assembl

Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. • Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this should be done after the engine has been operated and is still warm) and refill the crankcase with fresh oil. • If you have drained the fuel tank, protect the in

L-Wash. 5/16" I.D. 78 734-0225 Air Valve 35 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd. (Gr. 5) — 764-0199A Bag (Not Shown) 36 781-0510 Shredder Frame — 723-0400 Safety Glasses (Not Shown) Owner’s Manual 37 710-0157 Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x .75" Lg. — 770-7387F 38 736-0119 L-Wash. 5/16" I.D.* 39 710-3008 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. (Gr. 5) * Common Hardware May Be Purchased Locally. 18 TECUMSEH 8 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. HM80-155426L Repair Parts 19 TECUMSEH 8 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. HM80-155426L Repa

Compare the illustrations with your shredder to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hopper FIGURE 7.-Model 645 Shown OPERATING CONTROLS (See figure 7) RELEASE BAR—Used to release the leaf ranp when raising or lowering. CHOKE LEVER—Used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine. STARTER HANDLE-Used to manually start the engine. THROTTLE CONTROL—Controls engine speed and stops the e

SHREDDERS Model Series 645B thru 653B IMPORTANT! Record the exact Model No. and Serial No. which appear on the frame of your unit in the space below. You must have these numbers, along with the date of purchase, in order to receive warranty or service. Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’

Check your oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. • Fill engine with oil as follows. Remove oil fill dipstick. See figure 7. With chipper-shredder level, use a funnel to fill engine with oil to FULL mark on dipstick. Capacity is approximately 1-1/4 pints. Be careful not to overfill. Tilt chipper-shredder toward the left (from behind the hopper), then re-level. Check oil level. Refill to FULL mark on dipstick if necessary. Replace dipstick and tighten.

Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. Colder - 32°F-► Warmer NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (SE30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Your four-cycle engine will normally consume some oil—therefore, check engine oil level regularly approximately every

247.799630 Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. CRAFTSMAN® 5.5 HORSEPOWER SELF-PROPELLED CHIPPER-SHREDDER-VACUUM Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustment Repair Parts inted in U.S.A. 770-0279L (R960401) IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ▲ THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY IJSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SA

MATERIAL UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 3" IN DIAMETER MATERIAL MAY BE FED INTO THE CHIPPER CHUTE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHRED OR CHIP ANY MATERIAL LARGER THAN 3" IN DIAMETER. PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE COULD RESULT. No Larger Than 1/2" ^Diameter Hopper Assembly FIGURE 10. Leaves and small twigs can be raked into the hopper assembly when the hopper assembly is lowered to the ground. See figure 11. Small branches up to 1/2" diameter can also be fed into the hopper assembly in this position. Se