- Craftsman Chipper Shredder Operator's Manual

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IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped without gasoline or
oil in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION
section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil fill-
up.
This Chipper Shredder has been completely assembled
at the factory, except for the debris collection bag,
which is stowed in the chipper chute for shipping.
Removing Unit From Carton
• Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape
at carton end and peel along top flap to open
carton.
• Remove any loose parts.
• Cut down along carton edges and lay carton down
flat.
• Remove packing material. Lift unit from the rear
and discard bottom pad. Roll unit out of carton.
Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
Loose Parts In Carton (See Figure 1)
• One Tamper
• One Debris Collection Bag (Not Shown)
• One Pair of Safety Glasses (Not Shown)
• One 20-oz. Bottle of Engine Oil
• One Operator’s Manual
Figure 1
Lowering the Chipper Chute
WARNING: Never operate the chipper
shredder without chipper chute lowered into
the operating position.
For shipping reasons, the unit is cartoned with its
chipper chute in a raised position. To pivot it downward,
into the operating position, proceed as follows:
• Pull the spring latch upward and gently pivot the
chipper chute down until it clicks into the lock rod.
See Figure 2.
Figure 2
Raising the Chipper Chute
WARNING: Never operate the chipper
shredder without chipper chute lowered into
the operating position.
For convenience when storing, the chipper chute can
be pivoted upward. To do so, proceed as follows:
• Pull the lock rod outward and pivot the chipper
chute upward until it clicks into the spring latch. See
Figure 3.
Figure 3
ASSEMBLY
20-oz. Bottle
of Engine Oil
Tamper
1.
2.
Spring Latch
Lock Rod
1.
2.
Spring Latch
Lock Rod