OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
WARNING! Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved safety impact glasses under an ANSI approved full face shield, ANSI approved hearing and breathing protection, heavy duty work gloves, and nonskid safety shoes and work pants and work shirt.
2.Make sure to position the Chipper/Shredder on a flat, level, dry ground surface. Position the machine so that the Chute (32) is pointed in a safe direction, at least 25 feet from any people, animals, or objects. Then, chock both Wheels (38) of the machine with scrap branches or rocks to keep the unit from moving.
3.Connect an appropriate extension cord (not included) to the Power Cord Plug (58), and plug the extension cord into the nearest 115 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. (See Figure H, next page.)
4.Turn the Power Switch (47) to its “ON” position, and allow the Blades (15) to spin up to full speed. (See Figure H.)
5.Branches cannot be more than
6.Do not force the Chipper/Shredder. Let the natural suction process take in the material to be cut. Always stand clear and to the side of the Chute (32).
(See Figure H.)
7.Without putting your hands into the Hopper (1), slowly drop the material in (one branch at a time). The machine will pull it in automatically.
8.
WARNING! Never use your hands to feed material into the Hopper (1). Always use the Feed Stick (59). (See Figure H.)
9.Should the Chipper/Shredder jam while in use, immediately turn the Power Switch (47) to its “OFF” position. Unplug the Power Cord (58). Loosen the Knob (7), and open the Body (13) to expose the Blades (15). Clear the jam. Close the Body, and retighten the Knob. Then plug the Power Cord into its extension cord, and turn the Power Switch to its “ON” position to resume cutting.
(See Figures E and H.)
10.In extreme working conditions sensors in the Chipper/Shredder will automatically switch off the Motor to prevent overheating. In this event, turn the Power Switch (47) to its “OFF” position and unplug the machine from its electrical supply. Wait five minutes or until the Motor has cooled. Clear the machine of all debris. De- press the Circuit Breaker (49). Then, plug the machine into its electrical supply,
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