FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. ff TRAINING • Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. • Children must never be allowed to operate this equipment. • No one should operate this unit while intox

Separate the chipper-shredder into two halves. • Remove the back-up plate. NOTE: When reassembling, make certain the opening on the back-up plate is toward the bottom of the unit. The back-up plate may be reversed to provide a new cutting edge. 13 FIGURE 20— Model 247.780892 Shown • Loosen the two hand knobs and cupped washers which secure the chute deflector, and raise the chute deflector. • Insert a 1/2” or 3/4" diameter pipe through the flail screen into the impeller to keep it from tur

Release plunger to lock it chute opening. Depress the plunger on the draw- into position. See figure 5. * _OPERATION_ KNOW YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER. Compare the illustrations with your chipper-shredder to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hopper Assembly 1 Chipper Starter Chute Handle FIGURE 6. MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS Sears c

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’

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

48) to engine crankshaft. See page 10. 3. NOTE: Blade is reversible and can be assembled to crankshaft with either side showing. When sharpening blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to the unit. Upon reassembly, make certain all parts are assembled properly and

Close finger tight only. Forcing will cause damage. 2. Open one turn (counterclockwise). 3. Close idle adjusting needle (figure 11) by turning to right (clockwise). Close finger tight only. Forcing will cause damage. 4. Open one and one-half (1 Vz) turns (counterclockwise). 5. Start engine. Follow starting instructions page 5. 6. With throttle open (carburetor control at RUN or FAST position) adjust power adjusting needle one-eighth (118) turn at a time forward or backward until engine runs

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

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.

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