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Using the Chipper Shredder
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be
raked up and placed in the chipper funnel for shredding.
DO NOT PUT BRANCHES INTO THE CHIPPER
FUNNEL. BRANCHES SHOULD BE FED INTO THE
SIDE CHIPPER CHUTE.
When using the side chipper chute to chip branches, it is
important to let the chipper feed the branches through
automatically. DO NOT attempt to force the branches
through. If the branches do not automatically feed
through, gently push the branch and then allow the
chipper to automatically feed the branch through. Forcing
branches into the side chute may wear the belt
prematurely.
Once material is shredded by the hammers on the
impeller assembly, it is discharged through the open
discharge chute or into the chipper bag.
Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than
normal yard vegetation found (i.e., branches, leaves,
twigs, etc.) Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato vines
until they are thoroughly dried. Twigs and small branches
can be fed into the chipper chute. (See model
specifications for maximum cutting thickness.)
IMPORTANT: The hammer screen is located inside the
housing in the discharge area. If the screen becomes
clogged, remove and clean as instructed. For best
performance, it is also important to keep the chipper
blade sharp.
Operating Instructions
This machine was built to be operated according to the
rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of
power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury.
Always wear hearing and eye protection while
operating this machine or if you are within 75 feet of
this machine.
WARNING
DANGER