Craftsman 247.77099 User Manual

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Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Yard Vacuum. Compare the illustrations 
below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save 
this manual for future reference. 

The operation of any Yard Vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, 
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses, provided with the 
Yard Vacuum, for operating this equipment or while performing any adjustments or repairs on 
it.

Allows twigs and small branches up to 1-1/2" in 
diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping.

Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive 
control is used to engage/disengage wheels. Fully 
squeeze the drive control against the upper handle to 
engage the wheels; release to disengage. (DO NOT slip 
clutch).

Located on the left side of the upper handle, the 
speed control is used to select the forward speed of 
the yard vacuum.

IMPORTANT:

 Move the speed control only when the 

engine is running. Changing the speed control setting 
with the engine off can damage the yard vacuum.

Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging 
from 5/8" to 4-1/8".

This lever controls the engine speed and stop 
function. Through three separate positions on the 
lever from left to right, the operation is as follows:

The choke control is used to choke the carburetor and 
assist in starting the engine.

Used to start the engine.

SAFETY GLASSES

Craftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).