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STORAGE
operator.
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.
STORAGE
TEMPORARY STORAGE
(30 Days or Less)
See the engine service manual shipped with your
chipper/shredder for additional information.
Remember, the chipper/shredder fuel tank probably will
contain some gasoline, so never store the chipper/
shredder indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor
could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also
toxic if inhaled, so never store the chipper/shredder in
any structure used for human or animal habitation.
Here’s a quick checklist of things to do when storing
your chipper/shredder temporarily, or between uses:
• Store the unit in a location where there’s no danger of
overhead objects falling into the chipper cone or
shredder hopper.
• Keep the unit in an area away from where children
may come into contact with it. If there’s any chance
of unauthorized use, remove the spark plug, and put
in a safe place. Be sure to protect the spark plug
opening from foreign objects with a suitable cover.
• Never put the unit away while the engine is still hot
from running. Let the engine cool down first to
prevent the chance of fire.
• Never try to lift or position the unit in the storage area
by holding the fuel tank. Always let the engine and
muffler cool completely before allowing yourself to
contact these parts.
• If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonably level
surface, use a block of wood to block the wheels.
Never store the chipper/shredder where it will not be
in a stable condition.
• Never tip the unit more than 75° from vertical, and
never lay the unit down on its side, as this could
cause fuel leakage and undesirable oil transfer into
Clean/Oil/Replace Air Filter Element
See the engine service manual shipped with your
chipper/shredder for additional information.
The engine air filter element filters and removes airborne
dirt, dust, and other work site debris from the air before
it can enter the carburetor and damage sensitive fuel
passages.
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 kick back or other hazard to
the operator.
Contact your local dealer for replacement parts if your
unit shows any evidence of these problems, and
discontinue 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
operation, and expose you and bystanders in the area to
risk of injury.
Never attempt to install non-factory parts on your
chipper/shredder unit. These parts could appear to fit,
but could cause operating and safety problems that
might lead to equipment damage and/or injury.
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
