ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil fill- up.
This Chipper Shredder has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the debris collection bag, which is stowed in the chipper chute for shipping.
Removing Unit From Carton
•Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.
•Remove any loose parts.
•Cut down along carton edges and lay carton down flat.
•Remove packing material. Lift unit from the rear and discard bottom pad. Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
Loose Parts In Carton (See Figure 1)
•One Tamper
•One Debris Collection Bag (Not Shown)
•One Pair of Safety Glasses (Not Shown)
•One
•One Operator’s Manual
of Engine Oil |
Tamper |
Figure 1
Lowering the Chipper Chute
WARNING: Never operate the chipper shredder without chipper chute lowered into the operating position.
For shipping reasons, the unit is cartoned with its chipper chute in a raised position. To pivot it downward, into the operating position, proceed as follows:
•Pull the spring latch upward and gently pivot the chipper chute down until it clicks into the lock rod. See Figure 2.
1. |
Spring Latch |
2. |
Lock Rod |
Figure 2
Raising the Chipper Chute
WARNING: Never operate the chipper shredder without chipper chute lowered into the operating position.
For convenience when storing, the chipper chute can be pivoted upward. To do so, proceed as follows:
•Pull the lock rod outward and pivot the chipper chute upward until it clicks into the spring latch. See Figure 3.
2. |
Spring Latch |
1. |
Lock Rod |
Figure 3
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