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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder................................................................... 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder .....................................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; DANGER; TRAINING

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. ...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER; Removing Unit From Carton; Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire

5 WARNING: - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER IMPORT...

Page 6 - Attaching The Hopper Assembly; Attaching The Discharge Chute; Attaching The Chipper Chute; Attaching The Bag

6 Attaching The Hopper Assembly (All Models) • Remove six hex nuts and washers from the weld studs on the impeller housing. Leave the support plate in place on the weld studs. See Figure 2. • Place hopper assembly into position in front of impeller housing, aligning holes in hopper assembly collar w...

Page 7 - SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER; Stopping Engine; SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER

7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your chipper shredder vacuum. Compare the illustrations in Figure 5 with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future referenc...

Page 8 - Using The Chipper Shredder

8 Starting Engine • Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. • Engines with choke lever:Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A warm engine may not require choking). • Engines wit...

Page 9 - SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER; Lubrication; Removing The Flail Screen; Customer Responsibilities

9 SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER WARNING: Always stop engine, discon-nect spark plug, and ground againstengine before cleaning, lubricating ordoing any kind of maintenance on yourmachine. Lubrication Release Rod: Lubricate the on the release rod and spring with light oil once a season....

Page 10 - Sharpening Or Replacing Chipper Blades

10 • Remove the two hairpin clips from each clevis pin which extend through the housing and remove the pins. See Figure 8. • Remove the flail screen from inside the housing and clean the screen by scraping or washing with water. • Reinstall the screen, making certain to reassemble the flail screen w...

Page 11 - Storing Your Chipper Shredder; SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

11 • An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to the unit. The blade can be tested by balancing it on a screwdriver or nail. Remove metal from the heavy side until it is balanced evenly. • When reassembling the blade, tighten center bolt to...

Page 14 - NOTES

Page 16 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessionsand territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period of t...