Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. 770-0549M (R970110) Content Page Content Page Warranty Information 2 Service & Adjustment 14 Safe Operation Practices 3 Off-Season Storage 17 Assembly 5 Trouble-Shooting 18 Operation 8 Repair Parts 19 Maintenance 11 One-Year Warranty on Craftsman Chipper-Shredder For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman chipper-shredder is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructionsinthe operator's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship. This warranty excludes the blades, chipper blades, flails, air cleaners, spark plugs, catcher bags and tires which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use. If this chipper-shredder is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817wa, Hoffman Estates, II 60179 These accessories were available when the chipper- shredder was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order Spark Air Engine Gas Stabilizer Tow Hitch Kit repair parts for you when you Plug Filter Oil Can provide the model number of your chipper-shredder. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Model Number ......................................................... HORSEPOWER: 8 H.P. Serial Number ........................................................... CRANKCASE CAPACITY: 26oz. SAE 30 ENGINE OIL Date of Purchase ...................................................... FULE TANK CAPACITY: 4 Quart (UNLEADED) Record both serial number and date of purchase and RESISTOR SPARK PLUG: (N4C) keep in a safe place for future reference. GAP .030 TIRE PRESSURE 24 PSI 2 This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per sonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others.Read and follow all instructionsin this manual before attemptingto operate yourchippershredder.Failureto complywiththeseinstructionsmay result inpersonal injury.When you see thissymbol--heed its warning. Your chipper-shredder was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in DANGER: this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others. to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ,_ WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California 1. GENERAL OPERATION Read this owner's guide carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. Your chipper-shredder is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform two jobs; to chip and shred vegetation found in a normal yard. Do not use it for any other purpose. Never allow children under age 16 to operate the unit. Children 16 years and older should only operate the unit under close parental supervision. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your unit. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine when they are in the vicinity of the unit. Keep work area clean and clear of branches or obstacles which could cause you to stumble or fall. When feeding material into this equipment, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not included. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it is above shoulder length. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. Wear gloves when feeding material in the chipper chute or shredder hopper. Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body into the shredder hopper, chipper chute, discharge o...