Chipper User Manual
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Attaching The Debris Collection Bag
• To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag 
completely over the chute deflector.
• Position the bag so that the wing knobs which 
secure the chute deflector to the impeller housing 
are completely covered. 
• Pull on the drawstrap until the bag is tight around 
chute deflector opening.
Figure 2
Attaching The Tow Bar (Model CS4210 Only)
• To attach the tow bar, remove the spring pin and 
clevis pin from the end of the tongue. 
See Figure 3.
Figure 3
• Insert the tongue into the base. Reinsert the clevis 
pin through aligning holes in both the tongue and 
the base.
• Fasten with the spring pin to secure.
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before 
operating your chipper shredder. Compare the 
illustrations in Figure 4 with your unit to familiarize 
yourself with the location of various controls and 
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Engine Controls
See the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator manual 
packed with your unit. for the location and function of 
the controls on the engine.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the 
starter handle to start engine. See Figure 4.
Spring Latch
The spring latch is located on the top of the hopper. It is 
used to release or lock the chipper chute in a raised 
position for storage or for transporting. See Figure 4.
WARNING:  Never operate the chipper
shredder with the chipper chute in the raised
position. Use the spring latch to lower the
chipper chute into the operating position
before starting the engine.
Lock Rod
The lock rod is located on the chipper chute support. It 
is used to release or lock the chipper chute in a lowered 
position for operation. See Figure 4.
Chipper Chute
Branches up to 3” in diameter may be fed into the 
chipper chute for chipping. See Figure 4.
Hopper
Leaves, twigs and branches up to 1/2-inch in 
diameter may be placed into the hopper for shredding. 
See Figure 4.
IMPORTANT:
 Never place branches with a diameter 
greater than 1/2-inch in the hopper. Doing so can result 
in serious damage to your unit’s shredder blade, flails 
or impeller. 
Handle
Use the handle when manually transporting the chipper 
shredder.
Debris Collection Bag
Spring Pin
Clevis Pin
Base
Tongue










