Normal Care
Inspect/Sharpen Chipping Knives
This unit’s
Normal chipping operations will gradually wear the cut- ting edges of these blades, but the rugged design and tough material used allows them to be quickly and easily resharpened for
When tree limbs and branches begin to require addition- al pressure to feed into the chipping knives, it may be time to sharpen the cutting edges to return them to their original performance.
Sharpening the cutting knives requires the following major steps:
1.Removal of the shredder hopper
2.Removal of the chipper cone
3.Removal of an access plug
4.Removal of the cutting knives
5.Careful,
6.Reassembly of the cutting knives to the oval chipping block
7.Reassembly of the chipper cone and shredder hop- per to the unit
Consult the Troubleshooting and Repair Section of this manual for complete disassembly, inspection, and replacement instructions.
Your local authorized dealer can provide this service to you if you do not wish to disassemble the unit and inspect/repair it yourself.
Lubricate Wheel Axles
The low profile and excellent balance of the unit makes transporting it easy, but constant exposure to dirt, debris, and chipper/shredder materials requires routine lubrica- tion of the wheels.
To lubricate, squirt
Check Safety Labels
The safety labels located in various positions on the chipper/ shredder have been placed to help remind you of important safety rules while you are running the chip- per/shredder unit.
While these labels are extremely durable, constant abra- sion from tree limbs and branches can eventually affect their readability. Check each label to make sure it is still properly affixed to the chipper/shredder, and is still com- pletely legible.
If any label can’t be read or is missing, contact your local dealer for an immediate replacement. If you must use the unit without the label, review the label information in the “Safety Labels” section of this manual.
Inspect Starter Rope/Handle
The recoil starter rope and handle should be inspected for signs of abrasion or wear that could result in breakage.
Don’t use worn out parts, since they could break while tension is applied to the rope, throwing you off balance.
Contact your local authorized dealer for replacement if these parts need to be replaced.
Inspect Chipper Cone & Shredder Hopper
The chipper cone and shredder hopper are made of a highly durable polyethylene material that can withstand repeated abrasion and impact from normal chipper/shredder waste material processing.
Check these parts to make sure that they haven’t been damaged or worn excessively by constant use, and replace them if they are cracked, worn out, or no longer fit securely on the chipper/shredder unit.
Cracks, worn areas, and loose attachment points can cause material to jam or clog when feeding it into the machine, and may result in
Contact your local dealer for replacement parts if your unit shows any evidence of these problems, and discon- tinue use of the unit until the appropriate repairs can be made.
Never try to make temporary repairs yourself, as the repairs could give way during chipper/shredder opera- tion, and expose you and bystanders in the area to risk of injury.
Never attempt to install
Inspect Hopper Guards
The hopper guards are made of a tough, flexible material that permits easy loading of the hopper, while preventing shredded pieces from being ejected out toward the oper- ator.
The hopper guards must always be intact and properly installed to provide protection from ejected pieces.
If a hopper guard becomes damaged in use, do not operate the chipper/shredder until the hopper guard can be replaced.
Contact your local authorized dealer for replacement parts.
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