Craftsman 1450 Series Operator's Manual

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OPERATION(large) Hopper AssemblyRelease RodGas FillOil Fill(small) Chipper Chute ——»>SyFigure 9Now that you have set up your chipper shredder for operation, get aquainted with A ECT Neits controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page.This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being throwninto the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safetyglasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping or shredding andAllows twigs and smail branches up to 3” in diameterto be fed into the impeller for while performing any adjustments or repairs.chipping. See Figure 9.Chipper ChuteHopper AssemblyTamperThis plug is inserted into the chipper chute to push twigs and small branchesAllow leaves and small branches up to 1/2 diameterto be fed into the impeller for towards the impeller blades without endangering your hands.chipping and shredding. Material can be raked into hopper assembly by loweringthe hopper assembly. See Figure 9. Throttle ControlRelease Rod This lever controls the engine speed and stop function. Through three separateThe release rod is located on the impeller bracket assembly and it is used to release Positions on the lever from left to right, the operation is as follows:or lock the hopper when raising or lowering. See Figure 9.Chute Deflector ig <<Chipped and shredded debris is discharged out the chute deflector. The unit maybe operated with or without the collection bag attached to the chute deflector. See Start/ Run Slow/ Idle Engine OffFigure 9.Choke ControlThe choke control is used to choke the carburetor and assist in starting the engine.Meets ANSI Safety StandardsCraftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).9