ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY FOR WALK-BEHIND VACUUMING OR USING THE CHIPPER
STEP 1: REMOVE OR INSTALL SHREDDER SCREEN
A shredder screen (A, Figure 3) is factoryqnstalied inside the processing chamber, Vacuumed or chipped material passes through the slots in the screen before it
is discharged, The screen produces up to an 8:1 reduction of material.
The screen is designed for use only with dry materials Before processing damp materials, remove the screen to reduce clogging and to improve air flow inside the processing chamber. Before chipping a large number of branches, remove the shredder screen for faster discharge of the chips.
To Remove Shredder Screen:
1.Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
2.To remove rear rod (B, Figure 3), remove the collection bag or the blower deflector (if installed).. Then,
remove the hair pin clip (D) and pull the rod out through the bottom of the deck
3.Use sturdy supports to prop up the right side of the machine a few inches Then, remove the hair pin clip
(D)and pull the front rod (C) out through the bottom of the deck.
4.Pull the screen (A) out of the discharge opening.. Re- install the rods and hair pin clips on the screen for safe- keeping.
IMPORTANT: THE HAIR PIN CLIPS SUPPLIED WITH THE SCREEN ARE THE ONLY STYLE FASTENERS THAT SHOULD BE USED° DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTES OR FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
5. Remove supports from beneath machine_
To Install Shredder Screen:
1o Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
2.Remove the collection bag. Remove the rods and hair pin clips which were stored on the shredder screen. Insert the screen (A) into the processing chamber with the flat, angled end facing to the rear and the curve in the screen facing to the righL See Figure 3_ Align mounting holes in screen with the holes in deck..
3.Using sturdy supports, prop up the right side of the machine a few inches. Insert front rod (C) up through bottom of deck, into screen mounting hole, and out through the top of the deck. Test that the rod is through the screen by pulling on the screen - the screen should not move. Secure rod with hair pin clip (D).
4.Insert rear rod (B) up through bottom of deck, into the screen mounting hole, and out through the top of the
deck.. Make sure that the rod is in the screen by trying to move the screen from side to side Secure the rod with
the hair pin clip (D)
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Figure 3: Shredder screen installation.
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