Operation
running it for at least a minute.
6. Set throttle to FULL and begin chipping/shredding.
Stopping the Engine
NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by setting the throttle control to STOP.
1. Slide the throttle control fully left to the STOP position.
NOTE: Upon
2. After the engine has stopped moving, remove the spark plug wire and remove any debris from the unit and engine.
Processing Materials
Most materials to be processed can be handled more efficiently by following these tips.
Chipping Tips:
• Prune branches down close to the main branch to make | Figure 2. Chipping. | |
| feeding them into the chipper cone easier. |
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• | Large, hard, dried tree branches that resist chipping can |
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| be processed by rotating them as you alternately insert |
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| and retract them. |
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• | If the material to be chipped is extremely hard, kicks |
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| back forcefully when being fed into the chipper cone, |
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| or cannot be easily controlled, remove the material |
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| immediately and set it aside. |
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• | If additional force is required to insert materials into the |
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| chipper, the blades probably need to be sharpened. |
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| Consult the Troubleshooting and Repair section of this |
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| manual, or see your authorized dealer. |
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• | Maintain control of the materials you are feeding to |
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| prevent them from whipping around. |
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• | Do not insert short pieces of material into the chipper |
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| cone by hand. Use a larger piece of material to force |
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| them into the chipper cone. |
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Shredding Tips
• Don’t overload the shredder by dumping large volumes of material into the hopper opening.
• Alternate loads of wet and dry material to prevent the discharge from becoming plugged.
• Never use any object to force material into the shredding chamber. It could get caught in the shredding hammers and damage the unit.
Figure 3. Shredding.
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