Operation
Drive Speed Selector
Forward speed is selected using the speed control lever
mounted on the right side of the handle. The speed
control lever has three positions: slow, medium or fast
(Figure 3).
The ability to select different speeds for differing types of
waste material pick-up and varying surface conditions
helps give you precise control over the unit, which is fur-
ther enhanced by the 3-position vacuum height adjust-
ment and
vacuum intake opening adjustment.
(These adjustment features will be covered later.)
SLOW SPEED POSITION
Slow drive speed is selected when the lever is pulled all
the way back toward the operator into position number
one (Figure 3).
Slow speed is recommended for initial use to help the
operator get accustomed to the driving characteristics of
the unit, and to move the unit very short distances, or for
using the flexible vacuum hose.
Slow speed is also recommended for vacuum/shredding
of wet leaves on heavy density ground cover such as
long, wet grass or thick weeds, or wherever heavier
materials or rougher ground covering requires concen-
trated vacuuming action.
MEDIUM SPEED POSITION
Medium drive speed is selected by moving the lever to
position
(Figure 3).
Medium speed is used when vacuuming leaves that may
be moist, or clinging to medium length ground cover.
FAST SPEED POSITION
Fast drive speed is selected by moving the speed selec-
tor lever to position
(Figure 3).
Fast speed is recommended for vacuum/shredding of
light, dry leaves or debris on short or light density
ground cover. It may also be used by experienced oper-
ators to move the Chipper Vacuum long distances.
CAUTION
Changing drive speed should only be done while
the unit is stopped and the bail
completely
released. Attempting to change drive speed while
the unit is running may damage the transmission or
cause premature wear of transmission and clutch
components.
Speed Selector Lever
Figure 3. Speed Selector Lever And Positions
WARNING
Release the bail lever immediately to stop the for-
ward travel of the unit if you see, step on, or sus-
pect to encounter any dangerous debris such as
rocks, gravel, glass, or other hard or sharp objects
anywhere in the path of the Chipper Vacuum.
Clear the debris before proceeding, and dispose of
the material properly to prevent contact with it
again later.
Allowing the Chipper Vacuum to vacuum these
types of materials may result in personal injury to
the operator or bystanders, and will damage the
shredding hammers, reducing shredding efficien-
cy, and voiding the warranty.
CHIPPING
General
Variations in the size and hardness of the materials
being chipped will affect how quickly the material is
pulled in to the chipping knives. Small diameter
softwood branches will
more readily than larger
diameter hardwood tree limbs, so be prepared for
different feeding speeds when changing the type of
material you are chipping. Kiln-dried dimensional
lumber may be too hard to chip properly.
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Always maintain a stable, well-balanced stance to
one side of the unit when operating the chipper
(Figure 4).
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Never stand directly in front of the chipper cone
when performing chipping operations, since occa-
sional kick-backs or twirling of branches and limbs
may occur, resulting in
being struck by the tree
limb or branches.
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