Background
The Craftsman Schredder and Vacuum 247.796890 is a yard maintenance tool that was produced by Sears under the Craftsman brand. It's a chipper shredder equipped with a 5 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. The machine operates on a manual recoil start system and is equipped with an angled hopper feed chute that allows for the processing of branches up to 1/2 inch in diameter. The main component of the shredding mechanism is the impeller, which consists of swinging flails for shredding and stationary cutting fingers for chipping. It discharges the shredded material through a side chute, the direction of which can be adjusted. The machine is designed to be mobile, with two 8 inch pneumatic tires.
The Craftsman Schredder and Vacuum 247.796890 requires regular maintenance to ensure its optimal performance. This includes changing the engine oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter, checking and filling the oil level before each use, regular cleaning of the air filter and the engine cylinder fins, and sharpening or reversing the cutting blade and flails as needed. This chipper shredder is designed for homeowner yard debris clean-up, making it a useful tool for maintaining a neat and tidy yard.
Identification
The model number (247.798690) is located on a label affixed to the main body, typically near the engine or control panel. Additionally, check the owner's manual for this information. Some of its key features are its chipping capacity and shredding mechanism. It has a 5HP, 4-stroke engine and it is 24 x 33 x 43 inches (W x H x L).
Serial Number
Find the serial number on a label or engraved plate on the frame or chassis of the chipper shredder. Consult the owner's manual for the serial number as well.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 247.796890
- Product Type: Schredder and Vacuum
- Manufacturer: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
- Manufacturing Period: Late 1980s
- Engine: 5 HP, 4-stroke
- Engine Brand: Briggs & Stratton
- Engine Model Number: 1302-1731-01
- Fuel tank capacity: 3 quarts
- Oil capacity: 1-1/4 pints
- Feed opening diameter: 12 inches maximum
- Shredding mechanism: Steel flails and cutting fingers
- Wheels: Two 8 inch pneumatic tires
- Weight: Approximately 75 pounds
- Dimensions: 24 x 33 x 43 inches (W x H x L)
Warranty
The Craftsman Schredder and Vacuum 247.796890 comes with a 1-year limited warranty provided through Sears authorized service centers. This warranty covers any defects in the material and workmanship of the product that occur under normal use and maintenance. To claim the warranty, customers should contact a Sears authorized service center, providing details of the defect and proof of purchase.
Craftsman 247.796890 Owners Manual