Know Your Chipper Shredder
Handle
Chipper Chute
Starter Handle
Tow Bar
Model
Hopper
Spring Latch
Chute
Deflector
Lock Rod
Figure 4
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Setting Up
Your Chipper
Shredder
WARNING
Never operate the chipper shredder with the chipper chute in the raised position. Use the spring latch to lower the chipper chute into the operat- ing position before starting the engine.
Now that you have set up your chipper shredder for operation, get aquainted with its controls and fea- tures. These are described below and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential.
Chipper Chute
Branches up to 3” in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute for chipping. See Figure 4.
Hopper
Leaves, twigs and branches up to
WARNING: Never operate the chipper shredder with the chipper chute in the raised position. Use the spring latch to lower the chipper chute into the operating position before starting the engine.
Lock Rod
The lock rod is located on the chipper chute sup- port. It is used to release or lock the chipper chute in a lowered position for operation. See Figure 4.
Tow Bar
Use the tow bar to tow the chipper shredder behind a tractor to a job site. See Figure 4.
IMPORTANT
Never place branches with a diameter greater than
IMPORTANT: Never place branches with a diameter greater than
Spring Latch
The spring latch is located on the top of the hopper. It is used to release or lock the chipper chute in a raised position for storage or for transporting. See Figure 4.
Handle
Use the handle when manually transporting the chipper shredder. See Figure 4.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the starter handle to start engine. See Figure 4.
Engine Controls
See the engine Owner/Operator manual packed with your unit for the location and function of the controls on the engine.
shredder blade, flails or
impeller.
