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Safety Symbols

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product.  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 

machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

Symbol

Description

READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) 

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to 

assemble and operate

WARNING— ROTATING BLADES 

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while  machine is running. There are rotating 

blades inside

BYSTANDERS 

Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. 

Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

WARNING— THROWN OBJECTS 

This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can ricochet.

EYE PROTECTION 

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine.

WARNING— GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE 

Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING— CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon 

monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

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. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Summary of Contents for CSV 060

Page 1: ...ice Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Operator s Manual Form No 769 10039 July 8 2014 Yard Vacuum Chipper Shredder with Vacuum Hose Model CSV 060 ...

Page 2: ...re your complete satisfaction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with you...

Page 3: ... could be picked up or thrown and cause personal injury or damage to the machine 2 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 3 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in...

Page 4: ...terial to be shredded and remove any metal rocks bottles cans or other foreign objects which could cause personal injury or damage to the machine 4 If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration immediately shut the engine off Allow the impeller to come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire ground it against the engine and ...

Page 5: ...ours of operation At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively Failure to do so can result in accidents injuries or death Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death do not modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting ...

Page 6: ...standers pets and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can ricochet EYE PROTECTION Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNI...

Page 7: ...om the handle brackets and the carriage screws and wing nuts from the lower handle a Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the pins on the handle brackets with notch in handle pointing downwards and secure with hairpin clips See Figure 3 1 a b b Figure 3 1 b Insert carriage screws through upper hole in lower handle from the inside and secure with wing nuts See Figure 3 1 2 Unfold the upper h...

Page 8: ... 5 5 Snap the hose handle first into the upper hose handle bracket and then into the lower hose handle bracket See Figure 3 5C 4 Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the right side of upper handle a Slowly pull starter rope out of engine b Slip the starter rope into the rope guide See Figure 3 3 a b c Figure 3 3 c Tighten the wing nut Hose Assembly 1 Slide hose adapter of hose assemb...

Page 9: ...separate engine owner s manual WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes...

Page 10: ...e such as leaves or pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding Hose Assembly Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard waste such as leaves or pine needles Hose Extension Used to vacuum yard waste in hard to reach places of yard Nozzle Hose Vac Lever The nozzle hose vac handle is located on top of the nozzle Use it to switch vacuum suction between the nozzle and the...

Page 11: ...ward engine to release 4 Lift bag off back of unit 5 Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and empty contents See Figure 5 2 Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the contents Outer Flap Buttons Inner Flap Figure 5 2 6 Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over opening 7 Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons on the bag through metal outlets See Figure 5 2 8 T...

Page 12: ...mbly it will be discharged into catcher bag Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard i e branches leaves twigs etc Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are thoroughly dried out Materials such as stalks or heavy branches up to 1 1 2 in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute 1 Place nozzle hose vac lever in the top position on the ...

Page 13: ...ozzle height adjustment levers once a season with light oil 3 Lubricate the locking rod with light oil to ease the application of attaching on or removing bag 4 Lubricate the nozzle hose vac lever on top of the nozzle once a season with light oil See Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 5 Follow the separate engine manual packed with your unit for lubrication instructions Equipment Care Clean the chipper shredde...

Page 14: ... the spark plug wire to retaining post 3 Remove the vacuum bag from the unit as instructed in the OPERATION section to obtain access to flail screen 4 Remove self tapping screw on right side of unit that attaches to the flail screen See Figure 6 2 5 Remove hex screw on top of rear housing near mounting bracket and the flange lock nut that secures flail screen See Figure 6 2 6 Remove and clean the ...

Page 15: ...e Care WARNING Before performing any type of maintenance on the machine wait for all parts to stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage NOTE When tipping the unit empty the oil and fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up 1 Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to retaining post 2 Remove bag assembly...

Page 16: ...chipper blade The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel WARNING The chipper blade is sharp When sharpening blade wear leather work gloves to protect your hands and follow the original angle of grind 12 Reassemble by performing the previous steps in the opposite order and manner of removal NOTE Tighten blade screws to 210 250 in lbs Make certain chipper blade is reassembled with...

Page 17: ...ove choke lever to OFF position 3 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Always run engine at full throttle 5 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 6 Refer to engine manual 7 See authorized service dealer Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Dirty air cleaner 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Refer to engine manual Occasional skips hesitates at high speed 1 Spark plug gap too...

Page 18: ... 18 Component Part Number and Description 951 14437 Spark Plug 951 14632 Air Cleaner Kit 951 14407 Fuel Cap Assembly 951 10358A Fuel Filter 664 04040 Bag 981 0490 Chipper Blade 719 0329 Flail Blade 2 total 734 04033 Wheel ...

Page 19: ...Notes 19 10 ...

Page 20: ...uch as Blades Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Line Inner Reels Starter Pulley Starter Ropes Drive Belts Saw Blades Guide Bars Cultivator Tines Spark Plugs Carburettor Adjustments and Filters which can be subjected to use beyond their normal intended working capacity are also excluded This warranty is void if alterations are made to the machine without MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd prior written a...

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