Operator’s Manual
Chipper Shredders
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Storage
Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules
section, then perform the following steps:
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Perform engine maintenance and storage measures
listed in the engine owner’s manual. This includes
draining the fuel system, or adding stabilizer to
the fuel (do not store a fueled unit in an enclosed
structure - see warning).
Before starting the unit after it has been stored:
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Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
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Perform all recommended checks and procedures
found in the engine owner’s manual.
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Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes
before use.
Stopping the Engine
NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be
stopped by setting the throttle control to STOP.
1. Slide the throttle control fully left to the STOP position.
NOTE: 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.
2. After the engine has stopped moving, remove the spark
plug wire and remove any debris from the unit and
engine.
Processing Materials
Most materials to be processed can be handled more
efficiently by following these tips.
Chipping Tips:
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Prune branches down close to the main branch to
make feeding them into the chipper cone easier.
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Large, hard, dried tree branches that resist chipping
can be processed by rotating them as you alternately
insert and retract them.
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If the material to be chipped is extremely hard, kicks
back forcefully when being fed into the chipper cone,
or cannot be easily controlled, remove the material
immediately and set it aside.
•
If additional force is required to insert materials
into the chipper, the blades probably need to be
sharpened. Consult the Troubleshooting and Repair
section of this manual, or see your authorized dealer.
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Maintain control of the materials you are feeding to
prevent them from whipping around.
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Do not insert short pieces of material into the chipper
cone by hand. Use a larger piece of material to force
them into the chipper cone.
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Shredding Tips
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Don’t overload the shredder by dumping large
volumes of material into the hopper opening.
•
Alternate loads of wet and dry material to prevent the
discharge from becoming plugged.
•
Never use any object to force material into the
shredding chamber. It could get caught in the
shredding hammers and damage the unit.
