Operating instructions

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OPERATION
6. Cut any leftover material in to 1” pieces and process
the through the shredder hopper.
SHUTTING DOWN
When you’re done using the chipper/shredder, following
these simple but worthwhile steps will help you shut
down the unit properly so that your next use will be
trouble-free.
1. When you have completed processing the materials
to be chipped or shredded, shut the engine off and
allow the rotor to come to a complete stop before
proceeding.
2. Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug to
prevent the possibility of inadvertent starting.
3. Inspect the following areas for any remaining
materials that may have built up or become caught
during the final chipping and shredding operations:
• SHREDDER HOPPER
Visually inspect inside of shredder hopper, and
remove any material remaining inside.
• CHIPPER CONE
Visually inspect chipper cone to ensure that
there are no pieces of tree limbs, branches, or
any other debris remaining inside. Remove and
discard this debris.
• DISCHARGE CHUTE
Lift the discharge deflector, and inspect the chute
for clogs or other build up, and remove as required.
This area is most likely to require clean out if wet
or green organic materials have been shredded.
• ENGINE RECOIL STARTER AREA
This area of the engine is also the intake for the
motor’s air cooling fans. Remove any buildup of
grass or shredded material that may have
accumulated around the intake openings. Use care
to prevent buildup from being pushed into the
intake area during cleaning.
Engine and surrounding parts become extremely
hot during normal use, and will cause serious burn
injuries if touched before the engine has cooled.
Allow engine to cool completely before touching
these hot surfaces.
DANGER
MATERIAL PROCESSING
General
Most materials to be processed can be handled more
efficiently by observing the following chipper/shredder
operating tips:
Shredding
1. Do not overload the shredder hopper by dumping
large volumes of material into the hopper opening.
2. Alternate wet and dry material to prevent the
discharge chute from becoming plugged.
3. Never use any object to force material into the
shredder chamber. It could get caught in the
shredding hammers and damage the unit, reducing
shredder hammer effectiveness.
Chipping
1. Prune tree limbs and large branches to limit size to
the maximum diameter allowed. Pruning tree limbs
and branches close to the main portion of the limb or
branch will make feeding into the chipper cone easier,
and will help you maintain control as the material is
drawn into the chipper block.
2. Large, hard, or dried-out tree limbs that tend to resist
chipping can be processed by rotating them manually
as you alternately insert and retract them in the
chipper cone.
3. If the material to be chipped is extremely hard and
kicks back forcefully, or cannot be easily controlled
while it is being fed into the unit, remove the material
immediately and set it aside. You may need to
sharpen the chipper blades to process the material.
Consult the maintenance and service section of this
manual for sharpening instructions, or take your unit
to an authorized service center for prompt, reliable
service.
4. If normal chipping operation begins to require
additional feeding force to process material, the
chipper knives may be in need of routine sharpening.
See the maintenance and service section of this
manual for sharpening instructions, or take your unit
to an authorized service center for prompt, reliable
service.
5. Always try to maintain adequate control of the tree
limbs and branches being fed into the chipper cone to
prevent them from whipping around and causing injury
to you or damage to the cone. Larger limbs and
branches may have a tendency to kick back toward
the operator, so always be alert as you feed materials
into the cone.