Simplicity 14E manual Becoming Familiar With The Chipper/Shredder

Becoming Familiar With The Chipper/Shredder

Each of the major components described below (see Figure 1) serve a specific function on the chipper/shred- der. Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these com- ponents so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual.

A.Shredder Hopper — funnels leaves and other debris into the shredder housing.

B.Chipper Cone — helps guide tree limbs and branch- es directly into the chipper knives.

C.Discharge Chute —ejects the material out of the chipper/shredder, delivering processed materials to a specific area. The deflector shield directs debris down, while allowing soft materials to be ejected freely from the machine.

D.Collection Bag — this two-bushel bag is used to collect discharged material.

E.Engine — four-cycle air-cooled engine provides the power to chip or shred materials. Please read the

engine manufacturer’s manual for additional impor- tant information.

F.Fan/Rotor Housing Assembly — contains the chip- per knives and shredding hammers that process the materials you’ll be chipping and shredding.

G.The Support Leg And Wheels — give the chipper/shredder a stable, 3-point stance, allowing solid positioning on ground surfaces.

H.Shredding Hammers — the free-swinging, triangu- lar shredding hammers and “J” hammers help pull material into the shredding chamber. The triangular hammers can be rotated yielding 6 different usable cutting edges.

I.Chipper Knives — are constructed of precision- tempered solid steel and can be sharpened.

J.Optional Vacuum Kit — for vacuuming up loose debris, this kit includes a vacuum hose, leaf scoop and other attachments.

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	B
E	C
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J	J
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Figure 1. Major Components of your Chipper/Shredder

A.	Shredder Hopper	E.	Engine	I.	Chipper Knives (Not Shown)
B.	Chipper Cone	F.	Fan/Rotor Housing Assembly	J.	Optional Vacuum Kit
C.	Discharge Chute	G.	Support Leg & Wheels
D.	Collection Bag	H.	Shredding Hammers (Not Shown)

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