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S_EA/ S
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
987.799601
®
5 Horsepower
CHIPPER/VAC
Caution:
with Wheel Adjusters
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules
and Instructions
• Assembly
Before Operating
This Equipment.
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustment
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
FORM 1902963 (11/94)
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SAFETY RULES NOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, ,_ CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CAN- _tk TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING, OR MAKING REPAIRS. IMPORTANT YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM TO MINIMIZE INJURY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SYSTEM UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. TRAINING: • Read this Owner's Manual carefully before operating • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewelry that can get this equipment. Be thor
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OPERATION: Do not operate the chipper if the chipper chute flap is • Before starting this equipment, make certain that the damaged or missing chipper chute, vacuum inlet, discharge opening, and blower deflector are empty. Disconnect spark plug wire Keep your face and body safely away from the chipper before making these check& chute When chipping, stand on either side of chute and keep arms perpendicular (at a 900 angle) to chute * Never carry passengers on this equipment. They could inlet. fall
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE: • Store this equipment where children will not have • When equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection, access. Always disconnect the spark plug wire from the storage, or to change an attachment or accessory, spark plug to prevent accidental starting_ make sure the spark ptug wire is disconnected from the spark plug Allow the engine to cool before making any • Check collection bag frequently for deterioration or wear inspections, adjustments, etc and replace worn bags
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchase of aSears Craftsman ChipperNac.it hasbeendesigned, Chipper/Vac engineered and manufactured to give you the best Weight 65 lbs° possible dependability and performance. Length with Handlebars Extended 48 in. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily Length with Handlebars Folded 28 in. remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Width 22 in. Center or Retail Store. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tool
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ................................................... 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................ 30 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 5 STORAGE ........................................................... 32 WARRANTY .......................................................... 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 33 CHIPPER/VAC ATTACHMENTS .......................... 7 DECALS ..............................................
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ATTACHMENTS This attachment was available when the chipper/vac was purchased° It is available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your chipper/vac. VACUUM HOSE The optional vacuum hose attachment allows you to extend the reach of the machine by 10 feet to easily reach in, around, under and behind bushes, shrubs, trees, fences, lawn furniture, etc. If you purchased a vacuum hose with the chip
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ASSEMBLY Read these instructions in their entirety before you attempt to assemble your new chipper/vaco Your new chipper/vac has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the items shown in Figure 1.. To ensure proper operation of your chipper/vac, all nuts and bolts must be securely tightened when changing the configuration of the machine Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS (see Figure 1) 1, The following items are contained in the sh
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CONFIGURATIONS CAUTION To preventpersonalinjury or propertydamage, donot Your machine has been partially assembled at the connect the spark plug or start the engine until all factory. The remaining assembly steps should be done assemblysteps are complete and you have read and on a clean, level surface, Choose the mode of operation understood the safety and operating instructions in from the pictures below and then go to the page for this Manual assembly of the chipper/vac in th
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY FOR WALK-BEHIND VACUUMING OR USING THE CHIPPER 4. Pull the screen (A) out of the discharge opening.. Re- install the rods and hair pin clips on the screen for safe- keeping. IMPORTANT: THE HAIR PIN CLIPS SUPPLIED WITH THE SCREEN ARE THE ONLY STYLE FASTENERS THAT SHOULD BE USED° DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTES OR FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT. 5. Remove supports from beneath machine_ STEP 1: REMOVE OR INSTALL SHREDDER SCREEN To Install Shredder Screen: A shredder s
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ASSEMBLY STEP 3: ADJUST THE VACUUM INLET HEIGHT CAUTION The vacuum inlet height can be adjusted to six different settings in approximately 1/2" increments. These settings allow inlet suction to be adjusted for varying needs, For example, when vacuuming deep layers of leaves, adjust the vacuum inlet height at the front of the STEP 2: INSTALL COLLECTION BAG machine to its highest setting as described below (see Figure 5): For walk-behind vacuuming or using the chipper, install 1. Stop the engine,
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ASSEMBLY 1,1,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, = L = J =LJJui,,,Jiu,i,u,,, ,,,,,,,,i, ASSEMBLY FOR BLOWER OPERATION STEP 2: ADJUST HANDLEBARS If the handlebars are in the vacuum position, they must be adjusted to the "blower" position for blower operation. 1. Squeeze the handlebar end (see decal "Push in Here") toward the center of the machine and swing the handlebars over to the front of the machine, 2. Release the handlebars ends in the "blower" notches (A), See Figure 7. IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE CHIPPER I
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ASSEMBLY STEP 4: REMOVE THE SHREDDER SCREEN For maximum air flow, remove the shredder screen before insta!iing the blower deflector 1. The screen (A) is held in place by two long rods (B and C) and hair pin clips (D), See Figure 8, 2. To remove the rear rod (B), remove the hair pin clip (D) and pull the rod out through the bottom of the deck° 3. Use sturdy supports to prop up the right side of the machine a few inches,. Then, remove the hair pin clip and pull the rod (C) out through the bottom o
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ASSEMBLY Handlebarsin Vacuum ASSEMBLY FOR OPTIONAL VACUUM Position HOSE OPERATION NOTE: The optional Vacuum Hose is designed for stationary vacuuming operation only, STEP 1: MOVE HANDLEBARS TO VACUUMING POSITION 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop, Figure 11: Handlebar position for vacuuming. 2. Squeeze the handlebar end (A in Figure 11 inset with decal "Push in Here") toward the center of the ma
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ASSEMBLY STEP 3: REMOVE THE SHREDDER SCREEN For maximum air flow, remove the shredder screen before installing the vacuum hose., t. The screen (A) is held in place by two long rods (B and C) and hair pin clips (D) (see Figure 13). 2. To remove the rear rod (B), remove the collection bag (if installed). Then, remove the hair pin clip and pull A the rod out through the bottom of the deck, 3. Use sturdy supports to prop up the right side of the machine a few inches Then, remove the hair pin clip an
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ASSEMBLY H, ,,i,llllllliH i i STEP 5: INSTALL BAFFLE PLATE The baffle plate, which is included only with the optional vacuum hose, concentrates the suctioning power of the machine into the hose by blocking the air flow underneath the front of the machine. To instali the baffle plate, position the plate underneath the front of the deck and snap it into place as shown in Figure 15. Baffle Plate Removal To remove the baffle plate, grasp the tabs on each side of the plate, press outward, and remove
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR CHIPPERiVAC READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES (G) RECOIL STARTER ROPE: Used to start the BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHIPPERNACo Figure engine_ 17 identifies the following key features and controls on (H) BLOWER DEFLECTOR: Directs air flow when your machine: machine is used in blower configuration. (I) SAFETY INTERLOCK ROD: Part of the safety (A) COLLECTION BAG: Used to collect material interlock system which stops the engine if either the resulting from vacuuming or chippi
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE STEP t: ADD OIL TO ENGINE DAHaER 1, The machine was shipped without oil in the engine RotatingCuttingBladesWill Cause The engine requires approximately 2t ounces of oil SeriousPersonalInjury! 2, Only use high quality detergent oil rated with the Do not allow handsor any part of the bodyor clothing APJ. service classification of "SF" or "SG" Select the inside the vacuum inlet, chipper chute, discharge oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected opening, o
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OPERATION To Add Gasoline 1, Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug, Allow the engine and muffler to cool for at least three minutes, 2. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove cap (A in Figure 19) from fuel tank_ 3. Use a clean funnel to fill the fuel tank to 1/2 inch below the bottom of the filler neck (to provide room for fuel expansion). 4. Re-install the fuel fitl cap securely and wip
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OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION Understanding how your machine works will help you achieve the best results when using the Chipper/Vac+ Read the following explanation before using the machine and see Figure 21 which shows the internal workings of the ChipperiVac_ A (A) Chipper Chute F (B) Chipper Cutting Blade (C) Shredder Screen (D) Processing Chamber (E) Fan Blade (1 of 4) (F) Discharge Opening Figure 21: Cutaway view., (Blower deflector removed for clarity,) STOPPING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGIN
