Operating instructions

OPERATION

kick backs may occur, and result in you being struck by

the tree limb or branch being kicked back. Hold tree

limbs and branches carefully to maintain control as they

are being fed into the chipper cone, letting the self-

feeding action of the unit pull the material in.

Never wrap your fingers around tree limbs and branches

so tightly that you can’t let go quickly if the tree limb or

branch is suddenly pulled into the chipper block or

shredder hopper area.

Leaves and other lightweight organic matter can be

quickly shredded in your chipper/shredder and reduced

to 1/20th of their original volume. Place material to be

shredded into the shredder hopper. Avoid large amounts

of wet material that can cause shredded matter to build

up in the discharge chute and prevent proper discharge.

Alternate the processing of dry and wet materials to help

prevent clogging of the discharge chute. When time

permits, let wet material dry out for a few days prior to

shredding.

Properly Feeding Longer Materials

For Shredding

When processing brush, small branches, or other long

types of organic matter, feed the materials to be

shredded into the shredder hopper lengthwise, butt end

first, to prevent clogging of the hopper. If brush gets

tangled and clogged as it’s being fed into the hopper,

never reach into the hopper to clear it while the unit is

running. Shut the engine off, let the rotor come to a

complete stop, and disconnect and secure the spark

plug wire before attempting to clear the hopper.

NOTE: Be sure to shut off the engine and allow the rotor

to stop completely before emptying the bag.

Figure 7. Proper Stance for Chipping

Figure 8. Feeding Materials for Shredding

Figure 9. Properly Feeding Longer Materials for

Shredding