OWNER’S AND O P E R AT O R ’ S MANUAL ❧ 5F • 6F • 8F • 10F CSV’S WITH GASOLINE ENGINES ;; ;; The New Performance Standard
Common (and Expensive) Mistakes CONTENTS ❶ SAFETY page 7 ❷ ASSEMBLY page 8 ❸ OPERATION page 11 ❹ HOW IT WORKS page 12 ❺ MAINTENANCE page 13 ❻ WHAT TO DO WITH THESTUFF NOW THAT IT’S ALL CHIPPED& SHREDDED page 16 ❼ ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST page 17 ❽ TROUBLE-SHOOTER Sure-fire ways to shorten the life of your chipper-shredder-vac while incurring costly repairs along the way: • Neglecting the engine’s need for fresh, clean oil.
THIS AIN’T EXACTLY A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, BUT... Rest assured. This Patriot Chipper-Shredder-Vac™ is the most versatile leaf clean-up machine around. And, it is more efficient and aggressive than products twice its weight costing much more. However, before you get started, read all the instructions in this manual to work efficiently and safely. For your own satisfaction and well-being, take time now to study this publication and make it available for anyone else who might use this machine.
▲ ! WARNING: NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS, FACE OR CLOTHING INTO THE CHIPPER CONE OR OTHER INLETS WHEN THE ROTOR INSIDE IS STILL TURNING. KEEP YOUR FINGERS AND FACE OUT OF THE INLETS, OUTLETS AND EXHAUSTS WHEN THE ROTOR IS TURNING OR ENGINE IS RUNNING. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT. CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE 1-800-798-CHIP OUTSIDE THE U.S.
page 5 KEY FEATURES Patriot FORESTER Chipper-Shredder-Vac™ SHREDDER HOPPER DISCHARGE CHUTE CHIPPER CONE INLET HOPPER GUARDS (Do not reach beyond the guards.) ;; ;; PUSH/PULL HANDLE ! ▲ SPARK PLUG WIRE THROTTLE AIR INTAKE (Keep clean) COLLECTION BAG (Must be attached before each use.) ! ▲ OUTBOARD BEARING [No lubrication needed.] ! ▲ CAUTION: OPERATE YOUR GAS ENGINE OUTDOORS, IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THIS POWER EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT.
page 6 Fire and Burn Hazards Gasoline is very flammable. The vapor can explode. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. KEEP FUEL AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Use a proper fuel container for your gasoline. Do not remove the gas cap until you have shut down the chipper-shredder-vac. Re-fuel the engine out of doors and only after the engine has cooled down. Use a gasoline funnel. Do not operate or store the chipper-shredder-vac, or the gasoline, near open flames or other heat sources.
page 7 Message to Parents Poor judgement when using this equipment may result in damage and serious personal injuries. Help prevent accidents by making thoughtful decisions about if, when, and how older children will operate this equipment. Age is not the only factor. 1. Size, strength, and coordination. Each is required to start, push, pull, and turn the equipment safely. 2. Maturity and responsibility. Does the young person think through problems and use good judgement? 3. Supervision.
page 8 ❷ ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Put the leg into its holder. Insert the lynch pin and clip the U-shaped clasp over the front of the leg, onto the end of the pin. HEX HEADCAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 3.25” The bag retaining bolt used in Step 3. STEP 2 Insert the base of the chipper casting, bottom first, into the oval hole. Use your 1/2” wrench to tighten three serrated flange nuts (5/16-18) on the exposed studs. Do not over-tighten these nuts. Do not file or grind any part of the chipper cone base.
page 9 STEP 5 Attach the bag over the entire deflector shield assembly and the retaining bolt you installed in STEP 3. Pinch the plastic barrel clamp and pull down sharply until the bag is tightly attached. The bag must be put on before each use of your chippershredder-vac. ▲ ! FIRE AND EMISSIONS WARNINGS (ESPECIALLY FOR CALIFORNIA OWNERS AND OPERATORS) CAUTION: This engine may not be equipped with a spark arrester.
page 10 15-ft. Vac Kit Assembly (Optional) The optional vacuum kit, 15 feet long and 4” in diameter, is used to vacuum and grind leaves, pine straw and other loose organic waste. The kit is sold separately; instructions are provided here and with the kit for your convenience. FIRST Insert two 1.25”-20 carriage bolts from inside the nozzle and through the holes in the handle. Fasten with the two 1/4”-20 serrated flange nuts provided using a 7/16” wrench.
page 11 ❸ OPERATION ! ▲ Safe Operating Conditions Avoid wet, slippery terrains or areas congested with people and traffic. Avoid using the machine on driveways, sidewalks, gravel, and other hard areas. The force of the air might make debris bounce up and hit cars, you, or bystanders. Wear goggles and other protective clothing. CAUTION: OPERATE YOUR GAS ENGINE OUTDOORS, IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM ANY OPERATING POWER EQUIPMENT.
page 12 Vacuuming VACUUM (15-ft. kit optional) HP Dry to wet leaves, 5, 6, 8 & 10 pine straw, sawdust, grass clippings. CAPACITY Loose waste TYPE OF DISCHARGE Fine mulch (leaves), some fingerling shreds. VACUUMING TIPS • Keep the hose straight or slightly curved along the ground. • Allow nozzle to hover over the waste, rather than sticking it into the pile. • If the vacuum loses power, there may be a clog in the nozzle or in the throat of the shredder hopper. Lift the hose over your head and shake it.
page 13 Fixing Clogs, Stalls & Jams Stalls, jams, and plug-ups most often occur when the machine is overloaded. When vacuuming, walk slowly over heavy leaf coverage. When chipping, insert and retract thick branches so that the rotor maintains a constant speed. Do not put prunings down the shredder that exceed the diameter or length capacities of the model you own (see page 11). If the chipper-shredder-vac clogs and stops, try the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. 5. 6. Set throttle to STOP.
page 14 3 SET SCREW THE VACUUM (OPTIONAL) WORKS BEST WHEN YOU LET THE NOZZLE HOVER OVER THE WASTE. Loosen the lock collar by unscrewing and removing the set screw with an 1/8” Allen wrench. Insert a pin punch and tap at an angle with a ball peen hammer, turning the collar clockwise until you can remove it. (Before reassembling the collar, use sand paper to smooth the burr where the set screw enters the hub. Be sure the collar mounts flush with the outside of the rotor bearing shaft.
page 15 7 Service one hammer assembly at a time. Use a ball peen hammer and pin punch to remove the roll pins from each spacer and shaft as shown. (Discard the roll pins. Use new pins during reassembly.) Pull the shaft out of the rotor, catching the spacers and hammers with your free hand. Inspect the shafts and spacers for unusual wear. Replace them, if necessary. Reverse each worn hammer, or replace them as need be. Note how the Y-hammers are positioned in relation to one another.
page 16 Bitten by the Bug? • • • • “The Rodale Book of Composting,” by the editors of Rodale Press. “The Mulch Book,” by Stu Campbell (Storey Publishing). “Worms Eat My Garbage,” by Mary Apelhof (Flower). “Yardening,” by Jeff and Liz Ball (MacMillan). ❻ WHAT TO DO WITH THE STUFF NOW THAT IT’S ALL CHIPPED & SHREDDED The chips, shreds and mulch you make are valuable organic materials for your lawn and garden. Put them to good and immediate use—even if you are not an avid green thumb-er.
page 17 ❼ ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST The “Illus. #” refers to the numbered parts in the illustrations. Use the “Order #” and the “Description” when ordering. “Qty.” refers to the total number of each part the machine is built with. Items without an “Illustration #” are available but not shown in the drawings. Illus. # Order # Description Qty.
page 18 REAR VIEW ! ▲ 42 The circled numbers here refer to the numbers in the first column of the parts list. 45 CAUTION: THE ROTOR WILL COAST EVEN AFTER THE ENGINE IS OFF. MAKE SURE THE ROTOR IS FULLY STOPPED AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE. IF THE ROTOR IS STILL TURNING, IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 19 43 15 6 7 44 5 3 8 1 37 8B 37 6 37 5 9 5 9C 9 5 37 6 5 4 7 5 8 8B Several patents approved or pending.
page 19 ! ▲ FRONT VIEW The circled numbers here refer to the first column of numbers in the parts list. CAUTION: THE ROTOR WILL COAST EVEN AFTER THE ENGINE IS OFF. MAKE SURE THE ROTOR IS FULLY STOPPED AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE. IF THE ROTOR IS STILL TURNING, IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
page 20 ! ▲ CAUTION: THE ROTOR WILL COAST EVEN AFTER THE ENGINE IS OFF. MAKE SURE THE ROTOR STOPS TURNING, THEN DISCONNECT THE PLUG WIRE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEAN-OUT. IF THE R O T O R IS STILL TURNING, IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 31 33 32 Detail of the shredder hopper. 31 Nuts (outside) 32 Screws (inside) 31 Nut 33 Washers (inside) 33 Washer Both the shredder hopper and the chipper cone are assembled with the same hardware and wrench.
❽ TROUBLE-SHOOTER ▲ ! CAUTION: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMEDY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER-VAC, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, WAIT FOR THE ROTOR TO STOP TURNING, AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. FAILURE TO DO SO CONSTITUTES NEGLIGENT BEHAVIOR AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine won’t start. Grinds, smokes, stalls. ❶ Check fuel, oil, choke, and spark plug wire. ❷ Old gas, dirty oil or air filter, bad plug.
