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Operating
Your Chipper
Shredder
WARNING
The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown. Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping or shredding and while performing any adjust- ments or repairs.
Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. En- gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Never stop the engine by moving the choke lever into the CHOKE position. Backfire, fire or engine damage could result.
WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping or shredding and while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your chipper shredder. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
Starting Engine
1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over metal tip on the spark plug.
2.Open fuel
3. Move choke control lever to CHOKE position. See Figure 5.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
4.Move throttle control lever to FAST (rabbit) position (Model 414) or push rocker switch to ON (Model 424). See Figure 5.
5.Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
NOTE: A “clanking” noise may be heard when pulling the starter rope. It is completely normal and does NOT indicate a malfunction of any kind.
6.Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly.
7.Repeat the previous steps until engine starts. When engine starts, move choke control gradually to RUN position until the engine is running smoothly.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
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Figure 5
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Figure 6
Stopping Engine
1.Move throttle control lever to STOP position (Model 414) or push rocker switch to OFF (Model 424). See Figure 6.
NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions.
CAUTION: Never stop the engine by moving the choke lever into the CHOKE position. Backfire, fire or engine damage could result.
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