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Using the Chipper Chute
The Chipper can chip twigs and branches ranging in size up to 1.5" in
diameter. Cut your materials into manageable lengths
before
feeding them
into the Chipper Hopper. The revolving Chipper Knife mounted on a Rotor,
turns branches fed into the Hopper
into “chips” .
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Be sure that the collection bag is in place and has enough room for the
new debris before chipping.
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Always wear safety goggles, gloves, and hearing protection when
chipping.
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Start the Engine on level ground.
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Keep a moderate feed rate to prevent overloading the machine.
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Use common sense when using the chipper. Learn to recognize the
change in sound when the Engine is overloading. Pull back on the material you are chipping if overloading should occur.
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Green or dry branches chip easily and soft wood will chip easier than hard wood.
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Use caution with small diameter green saplings and branches less than 1" in diameter. Chip these grouped or bundled
together to provide support for each other. If the material is 1" or larger, feed only one at a time into the Chipper Chute.
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Some side shoots or side branches may have to be trimmed from the main stalk before chipping.
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Short stubs of branches may be pushed through the Chipper section with the next branch. NEVER ALLOW YOUR HANDS
TO ENTER THE CHIPPER CHUTE. If necessary, push the material further down with a long stick or branch.
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When chippi ng branches occasionally a “tail” will be left at the end of the branch (usually green wood), which increases in
length as you chip and eventually wraps around the shaft. To avoid this, slowly turn the branch as you feed it into the
Chipper tube. This will also improve the chipping performance.
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When chipping, frequently empty the Collection Bag to make it easier because of the weight of the accumulative chips.
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If the machine does not chip well, the Chipper Knife may need to be replaced.
Using the Vacuum
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Before leaves drop, mow your lawn to the shortest recommended height. Your DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF AND LAWN
VACUUM will perform better on short grass.
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The DR WALK-BEHIND LEAF AND LAWN VACUUM is designed to be used frequently during periods when leaves are
dropping. It is not recommended to let leaves get 4
″
, or deeper.
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The drier the leaves the better.
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The thicker the leaf layer the slower you should proceed. If leaves are wet or matted down use light pressure on the Drive
Lever and it may be necessary to fluff up leaves before using the vac. If the snout clogs, try going at a slower speed.
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Snout height is critical. The snout should be positioned just above the leaf layer to allow proper vacuuming. As a general
reference, the front of the snout should scrape the top of the grass.
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You should avoid vacuuming twigs and branches into the snout. This will cause clogging. Twigs and branches should be
processed through the Chipper Chute.
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Avoid overfilling the Vacuum Snout, this will cause clogging.
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Vacuuming wet and soggy material will also cause clogging. A steady pace with a smaller flow of materials provides the
most effective results.
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Avoid clogging when vacuuming loose, stringy material such as hay or pine straw, by picking up a small amount at a time.
Check and empty the Collection Bag frequently.
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Avoid vacuuming in sandy areas, as this will cause excessive wear.
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Use care when vacuuming near plantings, ornamentals, mulches.
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Use extra caution when vacuuming around stone and gravel.
Chipper
Chute
Figure 25