TIGER Chipper Shredder CS9-392V & CS9-392VRT Owners Manual (P/N )
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spark plug and proceed as follows:
1.
Inspect for damage.
2.
Replace or repair any damaged parts.
3.
Check for and tighten any loose parts.
4.
Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are competent to do so.
Avoid feeding short, stubby pieces of wood into the machine, as they tend to bounce and spin in the infeed chute.
Feed these short pieces together with longer pieces. After becoming familiar with the machine, prune to suit its
capabilities.
Because the chipper is self
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feeding and has a large infeed opening, the machine can be stalled with branches that
are too big for processing. You will have to hold these branches back and feed the machine with care until you are
familiar with its capacity. Cutting large pieces into short lengths approx. 300mm long will help feeding without
stalling.
Feed limbs and branches through butt end first, leaving the bushy head on. This helps guide the limb down the
infeed chute, reduces spinning and the occurrence of ejection of small pieces back up the infeed chute. Some side
branches may require pre
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cutting so that the branch will ‘self
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feed’ more efficiently.
While operating the machine keep a wooden stick handy, approx. 60 mm diameter x 600 mm long. This stick will be
useful for pushing in short, brushy and very leafy materials and to keep the infeed chute clear.
It is always advisable to process freshly cut materials, as wooden branches get very hard and springy when dried
out. They are then more awkward to handle and the knives will become blunt much quicker.
The chipper can clog up with soft, wet or fibrous materials. However, if you feed soft materials intermittently with
branches, there should be no problem, as the wood chips tend to clean out any residue left in the machine.
If the machine becomes clogged, shut off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire and ensure rotor height
has stopped spinning before opening chipping chamber and cleaning debris.
Do not overload the chipper. If the rotor is slowing down, feed the material in slower.
We do not advise washing or water blasting the machine. Brush, blow or wipe clean.
The engine is fitted with oil alert and will not start if the oil level in the sump is too low. It may also stop if it is
operated on a steep slope.
Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good working condition.
Do not tamper with the engine governor settings on the machine; the governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by overspeed. Seek authorized
service if a problem exists.
Keep the engine clean of debris and other accumulations to prevent damage to the engine or possible fire.
Do not transport this machine while the engine is running.
Shut off the engine whenever you leave the work area.
WARNING! Do not open the housing unless the engine and cutting disk are completely stopped.
WARNING! Do not operate the machine wearing loose clothing.
Stalks, leaves, palm fronds, vines, bark, roots, garden cuttings, hay, dry manure and vegetable matter can be
processed. Do not process soil, sand, stones, gravel, metal or bone.
The maximum capacity is 90mm diameter branches. Depending on the type and hardness of wood, you need to
limit the material to smaller lengths. Paper and cardboard can be processed. A better result is obtained if the
material is wet prior to processing.
