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2.5 HP CHIPPER/SHREDDER

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

Model 92281

Summary of Contents for 92281

Page 1: ...ght 2004 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Model 92281 ...

Page 2: ...arts Lists on page 16 are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Item Description Electrical Requirements 115 V 60 Hz 2000 Watt 4 15 AMPs No Load 5 20 AMPs With Load 2 5 HP Single Phase 3460 RPM 3 Prong Power Plug Power Cord Length 15 Power Switch Type ON OFF Slid...

Page 3: ...f electric shock 4 Do not abuse the Power Cord Never use the Power Cord to pull the Plug from an outlet Keep the Power Cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged Power Cords immediately Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock 5 When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These extension cords are rated for outdoor use a...

Page 4: ...uct Also non skid safety shoes and a hard hat must be used for appropriate conditions TOOL USE AND CARE 1 Do not force the tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed 2 Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch or Safety Shut Off Switch does not turn it on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with th...

Page 5: ...ING WARNING Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool Never remove the grounding prong from the plug Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged If damaged have it repaired by a service fac...

Page 6: ...cord 2 As the distance from the supply outlet increases you must use a heavier gauge extension cord Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage See Figure B next page 3 The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacity of the cord For example a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a...

Page 7: ...ion cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas V A no xxxx min No Load Revolutions per Minute RPM Amperes Volts Alternating Current Underwriters Laboratories Inc Canadian Standards Association Double Insulated SYMBOLOGY FIGURE C RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 115 VOLT NAMEPLATE AMPERES At Full Load EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 FEET 50 FEET 75 FEET 100 FEET 150 FE...

Page 8: ...expelled from the Chute at a very high rate of speed and can cause severe personal injury 6 Check the Hopper 1 Body 13 and Chute 32 for debris Before plugging in the Chipper Shredder make sure the Hopper Body and Chute are empty Make a visual check and or push the end of the Feed Stick 59 around the inside of the Hopper Body and Chute Make sure to remove all debris 7 Inspect the material before in...

Page 9: ...als safely away while operating the Chipper Shredder 21 For your safety In extreme working conditions sensors in the Chipper Shredder will automatically switch off the Motor to prevent overheating In this event turn the Power Switch 47 to its OFF position Unplug the electrical cord and wait five minutes or until the Motor has cooled Clear the machine of all debris Plug in the electrical cord and d...

Page 10: ...ia Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 27 WARNING People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before using this product Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker 28 WARNING The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be und...

Page 11: ...If not already installed insert all three Safety Nuts 8 into the slots in the Hopper 1 from the inside so that their round ends are inside the Hopper 1 See Figure E 2 Place the Hopper 1 into the Body 13 lining up the Safety Nuts 8 with the slots in the Body Secure the Hopper in place using Washers 9 10 and Screws 11 3 Close the Body 13 and tighten the Knob 7 firmly to secure it in place See Figure...

Page 12: ...de of the Motor Support 26 using two Screws 27 two Washers 34 and two Lock Nuts 33 See Figure F LEFT SIDE VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW RIGHT SUPPORT LEG 35 LEFT SUPPORT LEG 61 MOTOR SUPPORT 26 SCREW 27 WASHER 34 LOCK NUT 33 SCREW 27 WASHER 34 LOCK NUT 33 FIGURE F 4 Assemble the Wheel Axle assemblies using the parts shown below See Figure G WHEEL COVER 21 SCREW 22 WASHER 36 BUSHING 37 WHEEL 38 WASHER 36 SC...

Page 13: ...anches into the Chipper Shredder 6 Do not force the Chipper Shredder Let the natural suction process take in the material to be cut Always stand clear and to the side of the Chute 32 See Figure H 7 Without putting your hands into the Hopper 1 slowly drop the material in one branch at a time The machine will pull it in automatically 8 WARNING Never use your hands to feed material into the Hopper 1 ...

Page 14: ... the Chipper Shredder turn the Power Switch 47 to its OFF position Unplug the Power Cord 58 from its extension cord Then unplug the extension cord from its electrical outlet See Figure H 13 Wait until all moving parts on the Chipper Shredder have stopped moving Then open the unit and clean out the Hopper 1 Body 13 Motor Support 26 and Chute 32 See Figure H 14 Make sure to store the Chipper Shredde...

Page 15: ...l cause excessive wear on the Motor and will cause jamming Reverse or sharpen the Blades when needed When reversing Blades always wear heavy duty gloves to avoid accidental cuts to hands and fingers To reverse the Blades remove the four Screws 14 that secure the Blades to the Disc 19 Turn the Blades over to expose the sharp edges Then retighten the Screws to secure the Blades to the Disc See Figur...

Page 16: ...LACEMENT PARTS THERETO Part Description Q ty Part Description Q ty 1 Hopper 1 37 Bushing 2 2 Hopper Flap 1 38 W heel 2 3 Press Board 1 39 Screw 7 4 Screw 7 40 W asher 3 5 Cover 1 41 Switch Shelf 1 6 Nut 1 42 Safety Shut O ff Switch 1 7 Knob 1 43 W ire A 2 8 Safety Nut 3 44 M otor Assem bly 1 9 W asher 3 45 Covering 1 10 W asher 11 46 W ire B 2 11 Screw 3 47 Power Switch 1 12 Bolt 1 48 W ire D 1 13...

Page 17: ...44 3353 PAGE 17 NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts 69 5MM ALLEN WRENCH NOT SHOWN 70 6MM ALLEN WRENCH NOT SHOWN 71 13MM DOUBLE END WRENCH NOT SHOWN 72 16MM DOUBLE END WRENCH NOT SHOWN ...

Page 18: ...WIRING DIAGRAM SKU 92281 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 18 ...

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