2. Move throttle lever to “start”.
3. Place foot on front support leg to hold unit firmly in place, and adopt a stable stance.
4. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return normally.
5. Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return normally.
6. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to
“no choke” position and increase throttle speed.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING

O p e r a t i o n

7. Adjust throttle speed to “high” for best chipper/shred- der action.

1. Inspect the chipper cone and shredder hopper for

Restarting A Warm Engine

debris and other objects that may have fallen into the

machine while the unit was idle, and remove them

Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous

before starting the unit. Before reaching into the

running does not normally require use of the choke.

openings, always disconnect the spark plug wire at

1. Move throttle lever to “start” position.

the spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Place foot on front support leg to hold unit firmly in

2. Inspect the chipper cone and shredder hopper, and

 

place, and adopt a stable stance.

make sure that they are firmly attached to the hous-

 

 

 

ing.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow

3. Check all parts to ensure that they are properly

 

rope to return normally.

 

 

attached and that all fasteners are properly tightened.

4.

Adjust throttle speed to “high” for best chipper/shred-

4. Make sure the discharge chute deflector pivots freely,

 

der action.

Idle Speed

allowing mulch to be discharged freely. If the deflec-

tor does not pivot, loosen the mounting screw slightly

Use the “low” position on the throttle lever to reduce

to reduce tension on the pivot point.

 

 

 

 

stress on the engine when chipping or shredding is not

5. Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:

being performed. Lowering the engine speed to “idle”

•. oil level in engine is full.

 

 

 

 

 

the engine will help exte d the life of the motor, as well

•. no fuel has spilled onto engine or surrounding

as conserve fuel a d reduce the noise level of the equip-

ment.

components.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opera ing Speed

•. all hardware and parts are properly secured.

•. no foreign objects are in chipper cone or sh edder

For normal hipping, shredding, and vacuuming opera-

hopper.

 

 

 

 

 

tion, set the throttle lever to “fast”.

•. your clothing is not excessively l

se

r hanging

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

down, and you are not wearing jewelry

r

ther

articles that could get caught in

 

he machinery.

General

START-UP

 

for

Your Chipper/Shredder is easy to set up and operate,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

but requires simple precautions that are very important,

The controls required to start and run the chi

er/

 

but easy to follow.

 

Please review the following instructions and illustrations

shredder are located on the engine and are mark

d

“Choke” and “Throttle”.Not

 

 

carefully. Always comply with these and all other safety

A more detailed description of engine operation and all

and operating instructions in this manual, and on warning

labels on the chipper shredder unit, whenever handling

related precautions and procedures can be found in the

or operating this machinery.

engine manufacturer’s manual that accompanies each

 

 

chipper/shredder.

Reproduction

 

 

 

 

 

Always wear safety goggles when operating the chip-

Cold Starts

 

 

 

 

 

per/shredder. Never allow anyone to operate the unit or

 

 

 

 

 

remain in the immediate area unless they are wearing

1. Move choke lever to full choke position.

 

 

approved safety goggles.

Proper Stance For Chipping

Always maintain a stable, well-balanced stance to one side of the unit when operating the chipper/ shredder. Never stand directly in front of the chipper cone when performing chipping operations, since occasional kickbacks may occur, and result in you being struck by the tree limb or branch being kicked back. Hold tree limbs and branches carefully to maintain control as they are being fed into the chipper cone, letting the self-feeding action of the unit pull the material in.

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