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Operator’s Manual

Chipper/Shredders

Starting the Engine

1. Set the throttle to FULL.

2. Close the choke.

NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.

3. Place one foot on the front support leg to hold the unit

firmly in place.

4. Pull the starting rope out to begin turning the engine over.

Pull slowly at first and increase speed with each successive

pull.

5. After the engine starts, open the choke and move the

engine throttle control to SLOW. Warm up the engine by

running it for at least a minute.

6. Set throttle to FULL and begin chipping/shredding.

General Operating Safety

Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation

sections before attempting to operate this unit. Become

familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit.

Upon start-up and shut-down, you may hear the metal-

to-metal sound of the triangular hammers and J-hammers

positioning themselves on the rotor. This is normal. If

this sound continues after the machine has reached full

speed, contact your dealer for an inspection of the unit.

Overloading the equipment will shorten its life, and can

cause mechanical failures.

Chipper Operation

The chipper is designed to handle tree limbs and branches

up to approximately 3” (7,6 cm) in diameter. The chipping

knives also permit the processing of course organic matter

like corn stalks. Tree branches must be inserted large-end

first into the chipper cone. Since occasional kick-backs may

occur, always stand off to the side of the unit. Allow the self-

feeding action of the unit to draw the sticks in.

Shredder Operation

The shredder is designed to shred light brush, leaves, and

other soft but bulky organic waste. As material is loaded

into the shredder hopper it is pulled into the path of the

triangular and J-hammers by air flow.

Vacuum Attachment (Optional)

In addition to the chipper cone and hopper, loose debris

may be processed by the Vacuum hose adapter kit. Leaves

may be raked directly into the leaf tray where vacuum action

will draw them into the shredder. For hard-to-reach areas,

the nozzle and hose assembly may be used. The strength of

the Vacuum may be changed using the rotating sleeve on

the nozzle. (See Vacuum Kit parts explosion on page 28.)

Operating Location

Select an area with firm, level ground, covered by dirt or

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bystanders. Locate and organize the materials to be

processed so that you don’t have to walk in front of the inlet

or discharge openings, and so you have adequate room to

work safely.

Adding Fuel

To add fuel:

1. Remove the fuel cap (see Figure 1).

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fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for specific

fuel recommendations.

3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

DANGER

THE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS

CARBON MONOXIDE GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE IS A

COLORLESS, ORDERLESS AND TASTELESS GAS THAT

CAN CAUSE DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS

OR EVEN BRAIN DAMAGE AND DEATH IF INHALED

FOR PROLONGED PERIODS.

OPERATE THE UNIT OUTDOORS IN A WELL

VENTILATED LOCATION ONLY. KEEP CHILDREN, PETS

AND BYSTANDERS AWAY.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

WARNING

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE

HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN

THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT FROM RECENT OPERATION.

DO NOT ALLOW OPEN FLAME, SMOKING OR MATCHES

IN THE AREA. AVOID OVERFILLING AND WIPE UP ANY

SPILLS.

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM

ROTATING CUTTING BLADES, KEEP HANDS OUT OF

INLET WHILE MACHINE IS RUNNING.

WARNING

DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL,

GASOHOL CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL,

GASOLINE ADDITIVES OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE

ENGINE/FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT.

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