Simplicity 6/25, 8/25 manual General

INTRODUCTION

Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY RULES
General		Safety Rules		. 4
Safety	Decals			.7
FEATURES & CONTROLS
Major	Components			.8
Controls				g
OPERATION
Site Location				10
Checks Before Starting.. ................................ .I0
Start-Up				.I0
Walk Behind			Vacuum/Shredding	.I1
Chipping				.I2
Flex	Hose		Vacuum/Shredding	.I3
Shutting		Down		.I4
Material		Collection & Disposal		.I5
Operator		Adjustments		.I6
Seasonal		Hints		.I7
Performance			Tips	.I7

Waste Materials Guide.. ................................. .I8

A DANGER

You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to set-up and operate your Chipper Vacuum

Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious oersonal iniurv to vou and /or bvstanders. and risk equipment and property damage. The tri- angle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. ’

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NORMAL CARE
Scheduled	Maintenance		19
Servicing	the Chipper	Vacuum	. . . 19
Bag C a r e . :.:			21
Battery Maintenance		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 21
STORAGE	........................................		.22
Temporary	Storage
Long Term/Seasonal		Storage	.22
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
G e n e r a l Troubleshooting		.......................................	.23
Power Drive Troubleshooting			.24

Electric Start Troubleshooting.. .............................. .24

Optional Vacuum Hose Troubleshooting.. ............. .24

Shredding Hammers.. ............................................ .25

Chipping Knives 2 3

Drive Belt.. ............................................................. .32

Drive Chains.. ......................................................... 3 3

Vacuum Nozzle Height Adjustment	.34
Clutch Cable.. ......................................................... 3 5
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
Vacuum Attachment	.36
Technical Manuals	.36

NOTICE

Upon start-up and shut down, you may hear the metal-to-metal sound of the triangular hammers posi- tioning themselves on the rotor. This is a normal sound.

If this sound continues after the machine obtains full speed, please contact your dealer for an inspection of your unit.

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0 Copyright 1989 by Simplicity Manufactufing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TP L00-2Lb8-02-cv-sB

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