
WASTE MATERIALS GUIDE
Your Chipper Vacuum is designed to efficiently process a wide variety of organic yard and garden waste materi- als. To obtain consistent performance, extend the life of your unit, and help ensure safe operation, do not attempt to process
If you are unsure about processing a material not cov- ered in the guide below, contact your local authorized dealer, or call our Customer Service Department at
If you encounter any difficulties while processing any of these recommended materials, consult the troubleshoot- ing sections of this manual for guidance and recom- mended corrective action,
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| seeds, pine needles, cones, |
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| lumber (2x43, 1x2’s etc.), or other |
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| building and lumber yard materials. |
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| Never use the Chipper Vacuum to |
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| such as landscape timbers, fence |
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| posts, or other outdoor building or |
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| landscaping lumber products. |
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| pine needles, cones, and other |
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| organic lawn and yard debris. |
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Branches and twigs up to l/4” diameter and 4” long.
Fruit and vegetable waste that will pass through vacuum intake nozzle
3” Diameter limbs, branches, or small groups of branches.
Avoid long pieces (over 6’) as the outer end can twirl in a circular motion and strike you or bystanders, causing personal injuries.
Maximum Diameter:
Model 5/25
Model 8/25 (3”)
Smaller materials that will not obstruct the vacutrm hose as its being vacuumed.
Rake very wet materials to separate them from ground cover that may impede normal vacuuming operations.
If time permits, allow wet material to dry out for a few days prior to vacuum/ shredding.
Bulky tree limbs and branches should be pruned close to the main stem to pass through the chipper cone properly.
As the material is chipped, short lengths may be pushed into the chipper with another tree limb or batch of branches.
Never attempt to chip material suspected of containing nails, hooks, o other metal objects.
T h e hose is designed
for small, loose waste and for cleaning around decor- ative landscaping and flower beds.
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