Echo SC-2013, Operator'S Manual

10

3 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER

Section

4 OPERATION

Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before 
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. 
Make sure cutting chamber is empty before starting.

WARNING

Before operating your machine, be sure you read 
and understand all safety, controls and operating 
instructions in this owner’s manual and on your 
machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result 

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WARNING

As with any other piece of outdoor equipment, getting the 
feel for how your machine operates and getting to know 

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overall good performance.

CHIPPING OPERATION

The chipping operation takes place on the front of the 
machine, where hardened steel chipper blades are 
mounted on a rotating rotor assembly. Material fed into 
the chipper chute is sliced into small chips and propelled 
out through a discharge tube.

SHREDDING OPERATION

In this operation, hardened steel shredder knives grind 
up material fed into the shredder chute. The shredded 
material then leaves the shredder area by traveling 
through the discharge screen. The shredded material can 
be diverted into a container or onto the ground.

4.1 STARTING ENGINE

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THIS MACHINE, 
MAKE SURE THE BELT IS DISENGAGED AND THE 
HANDLE IS IN THE "START" POSITION.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO START MACHINE WITH THE 
DRIVE BELT ENGAGED.

1.  Check engine oil level before starting.

2.  Place the throttle control midway between the SLOW 

and FAST positions. Place the choke control into the 
CHOKE position.

3.  Place the chipper engagement lever in the START 

position.

4.  Use key switch/recoil to start the engine.

5.  Move the clutch to the RUN position.

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For a cold engine:

 gradually return the choke to the 

OFF position after the engine starts and warms up.

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For a warm engine:

 use of choke may not be 

necessary for restart of a warm engine. If it is needed, 
return choke to the OFF position once the engine 
starts.

FOR THE SPECIFIC STARTING, OPERATING AND 
SERVICE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR 
EXACT ENGINE MODEL, ALWAYS CONSULT THE 
ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL FIRST.

NOTE

4.2 OPERATING THE CHIPPER

After the engine has been started and properly allowed 
to warm to an operating temperature, you can begin 
operating the chipper. To properly start and operate the 
chipper, follow the steps below:

1. AFTER

 engine is warmed and ready for use, move 

the throttle control back to approximately 25% of full 
throttle.

2.  When engine is running at approximately 25% of 

full throttle, 

SLOWLY

 engage belt by using the belt 

engagement lever.

DO NOT engage the belt with engine running at 
high RPM.

Engaging belt while engine is running at high 

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damage.

Engaging belt while engine is running at high 
RPM can also damage vital drive components of 
the chipper.