CONTROLS & OPERATION
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Controls
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 while operating or
while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to 1 1/2-inch in diameter to be fed into the
impeller for chipping.
Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever
Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging approximately 5/8-inch to
4 1/8-inch.
Nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves or pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle
for shredding.
Hose Assembly (050, 060, 070)
Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard waste such as leaves or
pine needles.
Hose Extension (060, 070)
Used to vacuum yard waste in hard to reach places of yard.
Nozzle/Hose Vac Lever (050, 060, 070)
The nozzle/hose vac lever is located on top of the nozzle. Use it to switch vacuum
suction between the nozzle and the hose assembly.
Hose Handle (050, 060, 070)
Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind unit and pull
the recoil starter to start engine.
Drive Control (070)
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive control is used to engage/
disengage wheels. Fully squeeze the drive control against the handle to engage the
wheels; release to disengage.
(DO NOT SLIP CLUTCH)
Operation
Starting & Stopping Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your chipper/shredder vacuum
for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
To Empty Bag
1.
Unhook bag straps from
the lower handle.
2.
Unsnap bag clip from the
top of lower handle. See
Figure 9.
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Figure 9
Nozzle Height
Adjustment Lever
Chipper Chute
Hose Handle
(050, 060, 070)
Recoil Starter
Bag
Nozzle
Hose Extension
(060, 070)
Drive Control
(070)
Hose Assembly
(050, 060, 070)
Nozzle/Hose Vac Lever
(050, 060, 070)
Figure 8