Bolens 460 Series, 450 Series warranty Operating Your Chipper Shredder, Know Your Chipper Shredder

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Operating

Your Chipper

Shredder

WARNING

The operation of any

chipper shredder

can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always

Know Your Chipper Shredder

Hopper Assembly

Release Rod

Chipper Chute

Tow Bar†

† If Equipped

*Model 464 Shown with Optional Tow Bar

Figure 4-1

wear the safety

glasses provided

with this unit or eye shields before chip- ping or shredding and while performing any adjustments or repairs.

Use extreme care

when handling

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are

Now that you have set up your chipper shredder for operation, get aquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equip- ment to its fullest potential.

Chipper Chute

Allows twigs and small branches up to 3” (2” for Model Series 450) in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 4-1.

Hopper Assembly

Allow leaves and small branches up to 1/2 diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping and shredding. Material can be raked into hopper assembly by lowering the hopper assembly. See Figure 4-1.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1.Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine manual for this. See Engine Manual for location of the oil fill.

2.Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual. See Engine Manual for location of gas fill.

WARNING: Use extreme care when han- dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

Release Rod

The release rod is located on the impeller bracket assembly and it is used to release or lock the hopper when raising or lowering. See Figure 4-1.

Tow Bar (If Equipped)

Use the tow bar to tow the chipper shredder behind a tractor to a job site. See Figure 4-1.

NOTE: If your unit is not equipped with a tow bar, you may contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability.

WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes se- verely. Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping or shredding and while performing any adjustments or repairs.

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Contents Chipper Shredder Model Series 450 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OhioFinding and Recording Model Number Table of ContentsCustomer Support Do not remove safety Safety Labels Found On Your Chipper ShredderOr any labels from chipper shredder for any reason TrainingPreparation Your Responsibility Restrict the useDo not modify engine Maintenance & StorageOperation Your ResponsibilityAttaching The Hopper Assembly Setting Up Your Chipper ShredderLoose Parts In Carton Attaching The Chipper Chute Model Series Attaching The Chute DeflectorFgure Attaching The Chipper Chute To the frame. See FigureAttaching The Bag Operating Your Chipper Shredder Know Your Chipper ShredderOperating Your Chipper Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder Storing Your Chipper Shredder Sharpening Or Replacing The Shred- der BladeImpeller’s Trouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedyPage Model Series 450 Parts List Description2316 1719 712-3027†† Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 710-0106†† MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for Manual DEL Operador Cortadora Trituradora Modelo Serie 450 yBúsqueda y registro del número de modelo ÍndiceAsistencia al Cliente Etiquetas Seguridad AdvertenciaCapacitación MedidasPreparativos No modifique el motor Medidas Importantes SeguridadFuncionamiento Aviso referido a emisionesPiezas sueltas dentro de la caja Instalación de la tolva MontajeColocación del canal deflector Colocación del canal De la cortadora Modelo SerieColocación del canal BastidorColocación de la bolsa Montaje de la tolva Conozca las propiedades de la cortadora trituradoraCanal de la cortadora Varilla de liberaciónUso de la cortadora trituradora Encendido del motorDetención del motor Cómo bajar el montaje de la tolvaCuidados para el motor Recomendaciones generalesLubricación Extracción de la pantalla de desgranadoAlmacenamiento de la cortadora trituradora Afilado o cambio de la cuchilla de la trituradoraLas cuchillas de Trituración y la Cuchilla de corte del Solución de Problemas Causa RemedioProblema Causa Remedio La unidad no descarga El área de descarga está tapadaGarantía Limitada DEL Fabricante Para

450 Series, 460 Series specifications

The Bolens 460 and 450 Series tractors represent a blend of robust engineering and user-friendly design, tailored to meet the needs of both commercial and residential users. Built with efficiency and versatility in mind, these tractors stand out in the competitive landscape of lawn and garden care equipment.

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In summary, the Bolens 460 and 450 Series tractors offer a perfect combination of power, efficiency, and user-friendly features. With their innovative technologies and thoughtful design characteristics, they serve as reliable companions for all lawn and garden care tasks, guaranteeing satisfaction for both commercial operators and homeowners alike. Whether you are looking to tackle large properties or maintain a smaller yard, these series provide diverse solutions for your outdoor needs.
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