•Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual.
•The throttle control lever is located on the engine. Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or START position.
•Place one foot on the left rear wheel to prevent the unit from skidding while starting.
•Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
NOTE: A noise will be heard when at the start of the compression cycle. This noise should be expected until the impeller reaches full speed.
•Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly.
•Repeat the previous steps until engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control (if equipped) gradually to RUN position.
WARNING: Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine before starting and while operating. Do not operate this machine unless the discharge chute and bag have been properly installed and secured to the machine.
To Empty Bag
The bag is designed to be emptied without being removed from unit. Open the large zipper in the rear of the bag to empty the contents. If bag is removed for any reason, follow the instructions for attaching the bag in the ASSEMBLY section. Be certain the zipper is closed completely when operating the unit.
To Engage Drive
To engage the wheel drive, hold the drive clutch control against the upper handle. Releasing the drive clutch control stops the rear wheels from driving. Release the drive clutch control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping. Engage control slowly to prevent the front wheels from lifting up.
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 blades on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged into catcher bag. 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 vines until they are thoroughly dried out. Materials such as stalks or heavy branches up to 2” in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute.
See Figure 6.
WARNING: Do not attempt to shred, chip, or vacuum any material larger than specified on the machine or in this manual. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.
Figure 6
IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in
MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM. For best performance, it is also important to keep the chipper blade sharp.
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires Only)
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.
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