Craftsman 247.77010 Manuals

Operator's Manual 4.5 Horse Power YARD VACUUM Model No. 247.77010 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts • Espahol Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our Sears website: www.sears.com/craftsmsn Printed in U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10233D (7/00) Content Page Content Page Warranty 2 Service and Adjustments 12 Safety 3 Storage 14 Assembly 5 Troubleshooting 15 Operation 7 Parts List 16 Maintenance 10 Limited Warranty on Craftsman Yard Vacuum For one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the instructions to the operator's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This _/arranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty does not cover: Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters. • Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by objects, such as stones or metal debris, oversized stock, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over- speeding the engine. Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual. • Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determine to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date. • Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Horsepower: Engine Oil Type Engine Oil Capacity Fuel Capacity: Spark Plug Spark Plug Gap 4.5 Horse Power SAE 30 20 Ounces 1 1/2 Quarts Champion RJ-19LM .030" Model Number ....... .2.4Zt,7..7...0..1. _ ............................. ;erial Number ........................................................... )ate of Purchase ...................................................... Record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference. WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANG ER : This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. TRAINING 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and foP'ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. 3. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this machine. Children 16 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. 4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction. 5. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. 6. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 7. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening, Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet. 8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening, remove or empty vacuum bag, or inspect and repair the machine while the engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. PREPARATION 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects which could be picked up or thrown and cause personal injury or damage to the machine. 2. 3. 4, 5. 6. 3 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close- fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. Wear leather work gloves when feeding material in the chipper chute, Before starting, check all bolts and screws for proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage at frequent intervals, Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as necessary. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. a. Use only an approved'gasoline container. b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. c. Never fuel machine indoors. d. Never remove gas cap or add while the engine is hot or running. e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. h, If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.