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Operating
Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
WARNING
The operation of any
Know Your Chipper Shredder Vacuum
| Bag |
Starter |
|
Handle | Bag Handle |
| |
| Oil Fill |
| Gasoline Fill |
Blower |
|
Chute† |
|
Chipper |
|
Chute | Nozzle |
Nozzle Height |
|
Adjustment Lever |
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†If Equipped |
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Figure |
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chipper shredder vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields while operating or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Now that you have set up your yard vacuum for operation, get acquainted 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.
WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields while operating or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to
nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves or pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
bag
Collects shredded material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed through the nozzle.
Blower Chute
(If Equipped)
When attached to unit, the blower chute is used to discharge yard waste such as leaves, pine needle, or small twigs across yard.
Bag Handle
Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching, remov- ing, and emptying bag. See Figure
Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever
Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging approximately from 5/8” to 4 1/8”.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind unit and pull the starter handle to start engine. See Figure
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine.
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