Patriot Products 5F, 6F, 8F, 10F ❺MAINTENANCE, Fixing Clogs, Stalls & Jams, Ready to Go?, Result

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Fixing Clogs, Stalls & Jams

Stalls, jams, and plug-ups most often occur when the machine is overloaded. When vacuuming, walk slowly over heavy leaf coverage. When chipping, insert and retract thick branches so that the rotor maintains a constant speed. Do not put prunings down the shredder that exceed the diameter or length capacities of the model you own (see page 11).

If the chipper-shredder-vac clogs and stops, try the following:

1.Set throttle to STOP. Pull off the spark plug wire.

2.Check fuel supply. Did it run out of gas?

3.Put on some gloves to avoid sharp edges when digging out the inlets.

4.Remove collection bag, clean out discharge inlet.

4.Clear out chipper cone and shredder hopper.

5.Gently pull the starter cord. If the rotor inside is turning freely, re-attach the spark plug wire, bag, and re-start the engine.

6.If the jam is more serious, remove the chipper cone. Then, use a heavy stick or probe to insert into discharge inlet, and push back against the fan blades on the rotor. This will force clogged debris out the front oval opening and the discharge inlet. Repeat until clear.

Ready to Go?

❏Check oil and gas levels, attach spark plug wire.

❏Attach bagger-blower chute, T-bolts, hook bag on handle, close zipper.

❏Remove any objects from chipper cone.

❺MAINTENANCE

Servicing the Hammers &

Sharpening the Knives

1

Shut off the engine, let the rotor stop, disconnect the spark plug wire.

Remove the chipping cone assembly at its base with a 1/2” wrench.

(To service the knives, go directly to Step 8 on page 15.)

2

Disassemble the discharge deflector and the bag retaining bolt underneath the discharge chute using two 1/2” wrenches.

▲WARNING: THE POWER MUST BE ! OFF, THE ROTOR FULLY STOPPED AND THE SPARK PLUG WIRE DISCONNECTED FROM THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE ANY SERVICE OR MAIN- TENANCE IS PERFORMED. OTHER- WISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY

RESULT!

Batten Down the Hardware

All the serrated fasteners, roll pins and lockwashers have special locking qualities when they’re new. Whenever removing one for any rea- son, use a new one in its place. Inspect and tighten loose fasteners before each use.

Deflector Shields,

Hopper Guards & You

The deflector shield covering the dis- charge chute and the flexible hopper guard inside the shredder hopper are designed to last a long, long time.

However, should either the guard or the deflector somehow become dam- aged, you must shut down the unit and fix or replace them before contin- uing any further.

▲CAUTION: TURN OFF THE ENGINE, ! WAIT FOR THE ROTOR TO STOP TURNING AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPT- ING TO SERVICE THE HAMMERS OR KNIVES. FAILURE TO SHUT DOWN PROPERLY CONSTITUTES NEGLIGENT BEHAVIOR AND MAY RESULT IN PER-

SONAL INJURY.