Craftsman 247.770330 Operator's Manual

10OPERATIONNozzleYard waste such as leaves or pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzlefor shredding.Hose AssemblyUsed as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard waste such as leaves or pineneedles in hard to reach places. See Figure 10.Nozzle/ Hose Vac LeverThe nozzle/hose vac handle is located on top of the nozzle. Use it to switch vacuumsuction between the nozzle and the hose assembly.Hose HandleUsed to guide hose assembly when vacuuming.Bag HandleUsed to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching, removing, and emptying bag. SeeFigure 10.Meets ANSI Safety StandardsCraftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).Now that you have set up your yard vacuum for operation, get acquainted with itscontrols and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page. Thisknowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential.WARNINGThe operation of any yard vacuum can result in foreign objects beingthrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wearthe safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields while operating orperforming any adjustments or repairs on it.Chipper ChuteAllows twigs and small branches up to 1-1/2” in diameter to be fed into the impellerfor chipping. See Figure 10.Nozzle Height Adjustment LeverUsed to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging approximately from 5/8” to4-1/8”.Nozzle HeightAdjustment LeverChipper ChuteHose HandleBlower ChuteRecoil Starter BagOil FillGasoline FillBag HandleNozzleHose AssemblyNozzle/HoseVac LeverThrottle Control Choke ControlFigure 10