Operation
DESCRIPTION
General
Your new chipper/shredder is designed to permit years of
To help you get the most out of your investment, as well as to help you understand how the unit works, this section explains the basic operation of the chipper/ shredder.
Chipper Operation
The chipper is designed to handle tree limbs and branch- es up to 3" in diameter
Tree limbs and branches are inserted “butt end” first into the chipper cone, and are fed into the chipper block, where two chipper knives mounted on a heavy duty rotor rotate at 3600 rpm. The sharp cutting edges and angle of the blades actually pulls the tree limbs and branches into the chipper block, cutting the wood into small chips, and promoting rapid material processing.
The chips of material then pass through a slot in the rotor behind the chipper knives, where discharge air flow con- veys them through the fan chamber and out of the dis- charge chute.
Shredder Operation
The shredder is designed to shred light brush, leaves, and other soft but bulky organic waste. As this material is loaded into the shredder hopper, it is pulled into the path of patented swinging triangular and “J” shaped shredding hammers.
The hammers cut and grind the waste into progressively smaller pieces, and air flow then conveys the reduced waste out of the discharge chute.
Because of this unique swinging hammer design and tri- angular shape, the Chipper/Shredder has 300% more shredding power than conventional rectangular shred- ding hammers used by others.
The Vacuum Action
In addition to the shredding hammers and chipping knives, the rotor has four fan blades integrated into its design. When the rotor is spinning, a vacuum action is created, which pulls waste down into the shredder hop- per and into the grinding chamber.
These spinning fan blades also create a blowing force
that ejects the shredded or chipped material out of the discharge chute, making room for more material to be pulled in and processed.
Optional Vacuum Attachment
The vacuum force created by the design of the fan blades and rotor makes it possible to equip your chip- per/shredder with an optional vacuum attachment that greatly simplifies the processing of leaves and other loose waste. The vacuum kit attaches directly to the back of the grinder, and after a cover is placed over the shred- der hopper, the vacuum action is diverted to the vacuum attachment.
The vacuum kit allows leaves to be raked directly into the leaf tray, where vacuum action draws the material into the shredding chamber.
For
SITE LOCATION
1.Select an area with firm, level ground, covered by dirt or grass. Do not operate on wet, slick surfaces, or in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
2.Locate the unit near the waste materials to be processed to reduce lifting and carrying.
3.Trim and stack the materials for more efficient and safe operation of the chipper/shredder unit.
4.Provide sufficient room for maneuvering around the chipper/shredder. Never set up the work area so that operators must
5.Review all operating safety instructions before pro- ceeding.
DANGER
Internal combustion engines produce Carbon Monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that can cause dizziness, nausea, uncon- sciousness, and even brain damage or death if inhaled for prolonged periods.
Operate the chipper/shredder outdoors in a well ventilated location only.
Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from the operating and discharge areas.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death to you or bystanders.
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