Use and Care Manual

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200946 - 3 IN. (7.6 CM) CHIPPER SHREDDER
MAINTENANCE
Check and tighten all bolts and nuts. It is possible for connections
to vibrate loose over time.
Cleaning the Chipper-shredder
 CAUTION
DO NOT spray engine with water.
Water can contaminate the fuel system and can enter the
engine through the cooling slots and damage the engine.
Keep exterior surfaces of the engine free from dirt and debris to
maintain proper engine cooling and performance.
Use a soft bristle brush or an air compressor nozzle (25 PSI) to
clear dirt and debris away from the engine surfaces.
To prevent rust and corrosion on metal parts and after cleaning,
use a rust & corrosion inhibitor for preventative maintenance.
Inspect Chipping Blades
 WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the unit only
when the engine is stopped. Always disconnect the spark plug
wire and fasten it away from the plug before beginning the
maintenance, to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
Service Interval: See Maintenance Schedule table
The chipping blades of this unit can be sharpened to provide a
new cutting surface as required. When inspecting the knives be
careful to avoid touching the sharpened edges. To inspect the
chipping knives:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the
spark plug.
2. Using a 12mm socket, remove the M8 lock nuts securing
the chipper chute to the front of the chipper and remove the
chipper chute to access the knives.
3. Using the recoil starter, slowly pull the starter rope to rotate
the rotor into position so the blades can be seen.
To sharpen or replace the chipper knives, see the Repair section.
Repair
Shredder Blade and Flail Blade Inspection and Replacement
 WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the unit only
when the engine is stopped. Always disconnect the spark plug
wire and fasten it away from the plug before beginning the
maintenance, to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
The cutting edges of the shredding hammers may eventually wear
out requiring replacement.
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NOTICE
The hammer and blade assembly is precision balanced to
ensure smooth operation. Any modification to this assembly
could result in damage to the unit and will void the warranty.
To Access the Shredder Blades and Flail Blades:
1. Turn the engine off and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the
spark plug.
3. Detach the outer flail housing and shredder hopper from
the inner flail housing using a 12mm socket and wrench to
disassemble thirteen M8 lock nuts and M8 × 20 bolts that
fasten the assemblies together. Carefully separate the parts.