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Safety Rules & Information .....................................................................................................................................3
Safety Decals ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Safety Icons ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Identification Numbers................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Initial Assembly .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Features & Controls ..............................................................................................................................................14
Operation .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
General Operating Safety .........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Adding Fuel ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Starting the Engine .....................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Stopping the Engine...................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Processing Materials ...................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Chipping / Shredding Recommendations..........................................................................................................................................................17
Storage ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Regular Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Maintenance Schedule & Procedures ..................................................................................................................................................................18
Check for Loose Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................................................18
Check Safety Labels ....................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Inspect Cone, Hopper, & Guards ............................................................................................................................................................................18
Clean Debris from Engine & Chipper ....................................................................................................................................................................19
Inspect / Rotate Shredding Hammers ..................................................................................................................................................................19
Inspect Chipping Knives ...........................................................................................................................................................................................20
Check / Change Engine Air Cleaner ......................................................................................................................................................................20
Replace Spark Plug ......................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Engine Oil Type and Capacity ..................................................................................................................................................................................21
Check Engine Oil Level ..............................................................................................................................................................................................21
Change Engine Oil .......................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting & Repair .................................................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting Chart ..............................................................................................................................................................................................22
Repair ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
Parts & Accessories ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Parts Explosions & Listings .........................................................................................................................................................................................26-32
Certificates of Conformity ..........................................................................................................................................................................................33-39
Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.
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