Operation
SITE LOCATION
1.Select an area that will provide stable footing for both the Chipper Vacuum and the operator. Do not operate on wet, slippery surfaces, or in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic that may distract you from alert operation of the unit.
2.Locate the Chipper Vacuum near the waste materials to be chipped to reduce unnecessary lifting and carrying.
3.Trim and stack the materials to be chipped for more efficient and safe operation of the Chipper Vacuum.
4.Provide sufficient room for maneuvering around the Chipper Vacuum. Never set up the work area so that operators must
5.Review all operating safety instructions before proceeding.
6.Determine whether you wish to use the discharge bag to collect the chipped material, or the discharge deflector elbow to direct the chipper discharge to a safe area.
7.The optional discharge deflector elbow should only be used when the unit is positioned over a sofi surface such as soft dirt or grass, and should always be directed to the side and away from the operator.
8.If the discharge bag is to be used, be sure to allow adequate access around the Chipper Vacuum for bag removal and reattachment.
A DANGER
Internal combustion engines produce Carbon Monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that can cause dizziness, nausea, unconscious- ness, and even brain damage or death if breathed.
Operate the Chipper Vacuum outdoors in a well ventilated location only.
Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from the operating and discharge areas.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death to you or bystanders.
2.Inspect the chipper cone and make sure that it is firmly attached to the shredder housing.
3.Check all parts to ensure that they are properly attached and that all fasteners are properly tight- ened.
4.If a discharge bag is not going to be used to accu- mulate waste material, make sure the discharge deflector elbow is directed away from the operator, and that the area selected for accumulation of chipped or shredded material will not cause ejected material to be deflected toward the operator or bystanders.
5.If a discharge bag is being used, make sure it is attached to the discharge chute securely, and is correctly supported by using all four support straps.
6.Open the Variable Suction ControlrM intake flap on the nozzle, and check to make sure no unwanted debris or other objects are stuck in the nozzle.
7.Fill the fuel tank to a level no closer than l/2” from the bottom of the filler neck. Obey all safety precau- tions while handling and fueling the unit. Use regular, unleaded gas only.
8.Check oil level if unit has not been operated since initial
9.Before attempting to start the unit, make sure:
•fuel cap is attached securely,
•oil dipstick is fully inserted in dipstick port,
•chipper cone cap is installed over chipper cone opening if chipping is not to be performed,
•speed control lever is in normal, disengaged posi- tion, and speed control selector is in position #l,
iO.To use
Il. To use 20’ flexible hose for vacuuming:
•hose end must be fully inserted in hose intake opening.
•Variable Suction ControlrM setting is set to closed position.
•area to be vacuumed is clear of rocks, gravel, other hard or sharp debris, and small animals and pets.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
1.Inspect the chipper cone for debris and other objects that may have fallen into the machine while the unit was idle, and remove them before starting the unit. Before reaching into the chipper cone, always disconnect the spark plug wire first to prevent accidental starting of the unit.
START-UP
The controls required to start the Chipper Vacuum are located on the engine, and are marked “Choke” and “Throttle” (Figure 1). A more detailed description of engine operation and all related precautions and proce- dures can be found in the engine manufacturer’s manual supplied with each Chipper Vacuum.
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