&WARNING; This flap controlrod is a safety device to hold the flap in place inside the hopper while shreddingbranches. Do not operate the
properly attachingthis flap controlrodto the unit.
Stop
Hex Washer*
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Attach flap control rod here
Insertone each of the hex bolts,lock nuts,and flat washers (that you earlier removed) through each hole in the chute and the brace.Tighten these boltsto secure brace to the chute. Tightenboltssecuringthe brace tothe lower frame. These boltshad been removedeadier. Tighten the three nuts on the weld studs.
Chipper | Washer |
Cupped | |
Chute |
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\ | Weld Stud |
| Weld Stud |
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Washer
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Flap Control
Rod
*Do not remove these hardware from the inlet guide assembly while attaching the flap control rod.
Figure 6
ATTACHING THE CHIPPER CHUTE
Your unitis shippedwith one end of the brace already securedto the lower frame. Loosen the boltssecuringthe brace to the frame.
Remove the three cupped washers and hex nuts from the weld studsbeside the opening on
the left side of the housing.See figure 7. Remove the two sets of hex bolt, lock nut, and
fiat washer from the two holes on the upper end of the brace as shown in figure 7.
Place the chipperchute over the weld studs so
the sloton the chute istowardsthe bottom.Align the three holesat the bottomof the chute with
the three weld studs.
Secure with the three pairsof cupped washers and hex nutsthat you earlier removed. Do not tighten the nuts at this time. Make sure to place the cupped side of the washer againstthe chipperchute.
Align the holes towardsthe front opening of the chute with the holes on the brace. See figure7.
Figure 7
ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG
Your
To attach the bag, place the openingof the bag over the chute deflectorand the chute flange.
Make sure itcompletely coversthe chute deflector.
Depress the plunger on the drawstring, and pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the chute opening. Release plunger to lock it into position. See figure 8.
Catcher Bag | Plunger |
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| Figure8 |