Using your Chipper/Shredder
PROPER TECHNIQUES
FOR SHREDDING
Leaves and Lightweight Organic Matter
Place material to be shredded directly into the shredder hopper. Avoid large amounts of moist material that can cause shredded matter to build up in the discharge chute and prevent proper discharge. Alternate the processing of dry and moist materials to help prevent clogging of the discharge chute. When time permits, let wet material dry out for a few days prior to shredding.
Figure 12. Feeding Leaves and Lightweight Material
Properly Technique For Feeding Longer |
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Materials |
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When processing brush, small branches, or other long |
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types of organic matter, feed the materials to be shred- |
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ded into the shredder hopper lengthwise, butt end first, |
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to prevent clogging of the hopper. |
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If brush gets tangled and clogged as it’s being fed into |
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the hopper, never reach into the hopper to clear it while |
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the unit is running. Shut the engine off, let the rotor |
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come to a complete stop, and disconnect and secure the |
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spark plug wire before attempting to clear the hopper. |
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Never wrap your fingers around branches so tightly that |
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you can’t let go quickly if the branch is suddenly pulled | Figure 13. Feeding Brush and Longer Shreddables |
into the shredder hopper. |
Using the Optional Vacuum Kit
The vacuum kit attaches directly to the back of the grinder. A cover is placed over the shredder hopper diverting the chipper/shredders vacuum force to the vac- uum attachment.
The vacuum kit allows leaves to be raked directly into the leaf tray, where vacuum action draws the material into the shredding chamber.
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Figure 14. Vacuum Attachment (Optional)
A. | Cover | C. | Nozzle and Handle |
B. | Leaf Tray | D. | Vacuum Adjuster |
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