15
PROPER TECHNIQUES
FOR SHREDDING
Leaves and Lightweight Organic Matter
Place material to be shredded directly into the shredder
hopper. Avoid large amounts of moist material that can
cause shredded matter to build up in the discharge chute
and prevent proper discharge. Alternate the processing
of dry and moist materials to help prevent clogging of the
discharge chute. When time permits, let wet material dry
out for a few days prior to shredding.
Using your Chipper/Shredder
Figure 12. Feeding Leaves and Lightweight Material
Figure 13. Feeding Brush and Longer Shreddables
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A
B
C
Figure 14. Vacuum Attachment (Optional)
A.
Cover
C.
Nozzle and Handle
B.
Leaf Tray
D.
Vacuum Adjuster
Using the Optional Vacuum Kit
The vacuum kit attaches directly to the back of the
grinder. A cover is placed over the shredder hopper
diverting the chipper/shredders vacuum force to the vac-
uum attachment.
The vacuum kit allows leaves to be raked directly into the
leaf tray, where vacuum action draws the material into
the shredding chamber.
For hard-to-reach places, a nozzle and handle assembly
can be used to vacuum material up much like a vacuum
cleaner. The strength of the nozzle vacuum can be
adjusted for different situations by turning the sleeve on
the nozzle assembly.
Properly Technique For Feeding Longer
Materials
When processing brush, small branches, or other long
types of organic matter, feed the materials to be shred-
ded into the shredder hopper lengthwise, butt end first,
to prevent clogging of the hopper.
If brush gets tangled and clogged as it’s being fed into
the hopper, never reach into the hopper to clear it while
the unit is running. Shut the engine off, let the rotor
come to a complete stop, and disconnect and secure the
spark plug wire before attempting to clear the hopper.
Never wrap your fingers around branches so tightly that
you can’t let go quickly if the branch is suddenly pulled
into the shredder hopper.
