SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM
WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping or blowing and while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your chipper shredder vacuum. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
Starting Engine
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
•Make sure safety switch wire is connected to engine and properly grounded.
•Engines with choke lever:
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A warm engine may not require choking).
Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual.
•The throttle control is located on the engine. Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or ON position.
•Stand behind unit, grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
•Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly.
•Repeat previous steps until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control (if equipped) gradually to RUN position.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
To Empty Bag
•Unhook bag straps from the lower handle and unsnap bag clip from the top of lower handle. See Figure 6.
•Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine to release.
•Remove bag from rim of the discharge opening. Refer to Figure 3.
•Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and empty contents. See Figure 6.
•Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the contents.
•Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over opening.
•Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons on the bag through metal outlets.
•Twist the buttons to lock bag.
Buttons |
Bag Clip |
Inner Flap |
Bag Handle |
Outer Flap |
Strap |
Figure 6
To Remove Blower Chute (If Equipped)
•Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull lock rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine to release. Refer to Figure 4.
•Remove blower chute from rim of the discharge opening.
Using the Chipper Shredder Vacuum
Place both hands on top of upper handle to push unit over yard waste. Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding. After material has been shredded by the flail blades on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged into catcher bag or through blower chute. Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e. branches, leaves, twigs, etc.) Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato
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