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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 | |||||||
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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. | |||||||
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3. Check all parts to ensure that they are properly |
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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, |
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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 | |||||||
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being performed. Lowering the engine speed to “idle” | ||||||||
•. oil level in engine is full. |
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•. no fuel has spilled onto engine or surrounding | as conserve fuel a d reduce the noise level of the equip- | |||||||
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•. 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. |
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•. your clothing is not excessively l | se | r hanging | OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | |||||
down, and you are not wearing jewelry | r | ther | ||||||
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The controls required to start and run the chi | er/ |
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shredder are located on the engine and are mark | d | |||||||
“Choke” and “Throttle”.Not |
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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 |
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chipper/shredder. | Reproduction | |||||||
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1. Move choke lever to full choke position. |
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Proper Stance For Chipping
Always maintain a stable,
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