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Owner’s Manual
CHIPPER SHREDDER
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M-F 8-5 CST
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Do not operate without the debris bag in place because
this unit discharges debris at high speeds. If the unit is
operated on hard ground, asphalt, concrete, or other hard
surfaces without the collection bag in place. Material can
ricochet off of the hard surface and cause an unsafe condi-
tion for users and bystanders.
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Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and branch-
es stated in the Waste Materials Guide portion of this
manual.
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Never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn
off the engine, wait for the rotor to come to a complete
stop, and disconnect the spark plug before leaving the
area. Always move the unit to a safe storage area when
not in use.
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Never direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid dis-
charging material against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator.
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Always stand to the side of the chipper cone when feed-
ing tree limbs and branches into the unit, as tree limbs,
branches, and harder woods may kick back while being
chipped.
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Always keep hands out of the chipper cone and shredder
hopper when feeding materials. Never wrap fingers tightly
around branches as you are feeding them into the unit,
as a sudden inward surge could pull your hands and arms
into the unit.
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Never allow material to build up in the discharge area or
shredding chamber, as this may cause new material being
fed into the machine to kickback with sufficient force to
injure you or other bystanders.
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Never allow material to build up around the engine during
chipper shredder operation. This could result in a fire, or
overheating of the engine.
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Take all possible precautions as recommended by the
manufacturer when leaving the machine unattended.
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Do not overload the machine by attempting to chip or
shred any material beyond manufacturers recommenda-
tions.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the ma-
chine towards you.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
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Never attempt to reposition or move the chipper shredder
unit while it is running. Doing so could cause the machine
to tip over, and reaching to steady the unit could result in
accidental insertion of your hands into the chipper cone
or shredder hopper areas.
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Never continue to operate the machine if it starts making
unusual noise or vibration. Shut the engine off immediate-
ly, allow the rotor to stop, disconnect the spark plug wire
and secure the wire away from the spark plug. Inspect
the unit for any signs of damage or foreign material in the
chipping or shredding areas. Remove any solid material
that may be preventing the unit from operating properly.
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Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone, shred-
der hopper or discharge chute while the unit is running.
Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor to come to a
complete stop, and remove the spark plug wire from the
spark plug before removing excess materials.
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Never attempt to perform any maintenance, repairs, or at-
tachment of accessories while the unit is running. Always
shut the unit off, allow the rotor to come to a complete
stop, and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug
before beginning these activities.
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Always make sure that the shredding chamber, shredder
hopper, and chipper cone are empty before starting the
unit after it has been idle. Attempting to start the unit with
material in these areas could cause the engine starting
cord to stop suddenly, injuring your hand and fingers, or
toppling the unit over. Vibration is generally a warning
sign of trouble.
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Use only attachments and accessories approved of by the
manufacturer of the machine.
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Make sure chipper shredder is free of debris before start-
ing the engine.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop. Thoroughly inspect the machine
for any damage, repair the damage before restarting and
operating the machine.
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Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully accord-
ing to the manufacturers instructions. Keep hands and
feet away from inlet and discharge areas.
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Never pick up or carry the machine while the engine is
running.
