Patriot Models with electric motor, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S OPERATOR S M A N U A L F O R M O D E L S W I T H E L E C T R I C M O T O R S The New Performance Standard...

Page 2: ...r place of purchase for evaluation Transportation charges on parts and whole units submitted for replacement under this warranty must initially be borne by you This warranty shall not be effective for...

Page 3: ...R WARRANTY REGIS TRATION CARD CAUTION PLUG YOUR ELEC TRIC UNIT INTO A SOCKET HAVING A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER GFI AVOID RAINY OR MOIST CONDI TIONS KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM ANY OPER ATING POWE...

Page 4: ...ore often without a line to itself POINT 3 This dedicated circuit must have sockets with Ground Fault Interrupters GFI look for small rectangular red buttons built into the socket The electric motor s...

Page 5: ...NTS SAFETY page 6 The Shut Down Procedure Some Do s Some Don ts Decal Maintenance Safety Maintenance Long Term Care Storage ASSEMBLY page 7 First Foremost Step by Step Vacuum Kit Assembly optional equ...

Page 6: ...e SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE If the cord is damaged SHUT DOWN and replace it with a new one before using the machine again Check all fasteners for tightness before each use Avoid damp locations Keep the cool...

Page 7: ...r vac out of reach of children Do not leave it plugged in The steel parts are finished with a baked on powder coating This type of paint process is more durable and more environmentally friendly than...

Page 8: ...ing away from the head of the bolt Insert the end of the screw through the hole under the discharge chute Screw on the remaining nut serrated side facing in onto the end of the bolt Tighten with a 1 2...

Page 9: ...ve the switch to OFF Notice we don t say to stop the chipper shredder vac Inertia causes the rotor to coast even after the power is shut off Don t mess with a moving rotor For your personal safety ple...

Page 10: ...ECOND Push one end of the hose firmly into the nozzle The nozzle has what is called a regressive fit Turn the nozzle to adjust the angle of the handle in your hand THIRD Thread the other end of the ho...

Page 11: ...ick branch Green debris exceeding the length limitations may wrap around the rotor and seriously plug up the machine Chip them Materials that are too thick may stall the machine and possibly damage th...

Page 12: ...he bag The knife is angled to draw limbs in as it cuts them Eventually the knife will become dull It must be removed and sharpened see page 13 The knife must be replaced when its cutting surface nears...

Page 13: ...E GUIDE Servicing the Hammers Sharpening the Knives 1 Shut off the motor let the rotor stop disconnect the plug Remove the chip per cone from the fan housing with a 1 2 box end wrench If you only wish...

Page 14: ...ove a stud Use a 1 2 wrench to remove the 5 16 bolt and two lockwashers from the center of the rotor shaft When reassembling replace both lockwashers and use a torque wrench to tighten this bolt to 27...

Page 15: ...oved slowly turn the rotor clock wise with a probe until the chipper knife appears in the hole Scrape out any pulp embedded in the heads of the screws Loosen the screws using the 3 16 Allen wrench pro...

Page 16: ...a service center immediately 4 Hammers broken or aren t swinging freely 4 Check hammers for debris or bent or damaged parts 5 Bent metal broken plastic internal damage 5 See a service center for repa...

Page 17: ...rown 3 5 Some old leaves or twiggy brush on the bottom helps air to enter the pile LAYER 2 Green 3 5 Leafy non woody stuff including grass clippings kitchen scraps but not meat fat or dairy products L...

Page 18: ...26 screws 12 30 36 30 13 21 39 30 14 21 17 41 35 16 30 23 4 11 3 Patents pending page 18 CAUTION THE ROTOR WILL COAST EVEN AFTER THE MOTOR IS OFF MAKE SURE THE ROTOR IS FULLY STOPPED AND DISCONNECT T...

Page 19: ...4 30800 079 2 ROTOR w 3 4 BORE 3 16 KEY WAY 1 5 10300 903 5 Y HAMMERS 6 6 20400 904 5 ELECTRIC MODEL HAMMER SHAFT 4 7 21100 907 5 SPACER A short plain 2 8 21100 905 5 SPACER B short w hole 2 9 21100...

Page 20: ...ng page 20 CAUTION THE ROTOR WILL COAST EVEN AFTER THE MOTOR IS OFF MAKE SURE THE ROTOR IS FULLY STOPPED AND DISCONNECT THE PLUG BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE IF THE ROTOR IS STILL TURN...

Page 21: ...inside 33 Washers inside 31 Nuts outside Detail of the shredder hopper 32 33 31 27 29 page 21 set screw lock collar bearing CAUTION THE ROTOR WILL COAST EVEN AFTER THE MOTOR IS OFF MAKE SURE THE ROTOR...

Page 22: ...ELECTRIC MODELS 80007 000 2 Illustrations by Robert F Schwengel 2002 Patriot Products Inc Pewaukee WI All rights reserved The Patriot and function logos are trademarks of Patriot Products Inc register...