Use and Care Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 in. (7.6 cm)
Chipper-Shredder
Introduction ............................ 1
Introduction .......................... 1
Manual Conventions . ...................... 2
Safety Rules . ........................... 3
Training ............................. 5
Preparation .......................... 5
Operation . ........................... 6
Maintenance and Storage ................. 6
Controls and Features ..................... 7
Chipper-shredder . ...................... 7
Parts Included ........................ 8
Assembly .............................. 9
Unpacking ........................... 9
1) Install the Shredder Chute .............. 9
2) Install the Handle .................... 9
3) Install the Chipper Chute ............... 9
4) Install the Chute Deflector ............. 10
Collection Bag ....................... 10
Add Engine Oil ....................... 11
Add Engine Fuel ...................... 12
Operation . ............................ 13
Chipper-shredder Location ............... 13
Work Area .......................... 13
Before Each Use Inspect the Chipper-shredder . 14
Starting the Engine .................... 14
Chipper-shredder Operation .............. 15
Chipping and Shredding Tips ............. 16
Chipping ......................... 16
Shredding ........................ 16
Clearing the Shredding Chute ............. 16
Emptying the Collection Bag . ............. 17
Stopping the Engine ................... 17
Operation at High Altitude ............... 17
Maintenance and Storage .................. 18
Engine Maintenance ................... 18
Oil ............................. 18
Spark Plugs ....................... 18
Air Filter ......................... 19
Chipper-shredder Maintenance ............ 19
Cleaning ......................... 19
Flail Housing and Impeller Cleaning . ...... 19
Blade Sharpening ................... 20
Maintenance Schedule . ............... 21
Storage ............................ 21
Chipper-shredder Storage . ............. 21
Engine Stored for Less than 30 Days . ..... 21
Engines Stored for Over 30 Days . ........ 21
Specifications .......................... 22
Chipper-shredder Specifications ........... 22
Engine Specifications .................. 22
Fuel .............................. 22
Oil ............................... 22
Spark Plugs ......................... 22
Maintenance Valve Clearance ............. 22
Parts Diagram . ....................... 23
Parts List . .......................... 24
Engine Parts Diagram .................. 25
Engine Parts List ..................... 26
Troubleshooting . ........................ 27