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Starter Handle (Not Shown)
The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the
starter handle to start engine.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
Figure 5
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual before
operating.
Always wear the safety glasses provided
with this machine during operation or
while performing any adjustments or
repairs. Thrown objects which ricochet
can cause serious injury to the eyes.
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your chipper
shredder vacuum. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit
for more detailed instructions.
Starting Engine
•
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
•
Make certain drive clutch control is in the
disengaged (released) position.
•
Engines with choke lever:
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A
warm engine may not require choking).
•
Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine
manual.
•
The throttle control lever is located on the engine.
Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or
START position.
•
Place one foot on the left rear wheel to prevent the
unit from skidding while starting.
•
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point).
NOTE: A noise will be heard when at the start of the
compression cycle. This noise should be expected until
the impeller reaches full speed.
Drive Clutch
Control
Bag
Nozzle
Nozzle Door
Adjustment Lever
Chipper
Chute
Caster Lock
