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6. When feeding branches, be certain that thicker branches are pushed slower than
thin ones. A technique and understanding of the feed rate will be acquired to
successfully shred very quickly.
7
. Do not
allow any accumulation of processed material to build up under discharge
of the shredder-chipper as this can result in clogging. Use wood tools to clear
the build up.
8.
Do not
put your face close to the feed hopper. This may result in injury.
9.
Do not
stand in front of discharge opening and never attempt to open the outlet
of discharge while machine is on operation.
10. Put back the cover on the side feed tube once you have finished chipping.
Leaves
Leaves and short stalk plants, cobs, and similar material should be
Fed into the hopper and chipped in interlaced chipping bundles.
1. Do not remove the plastic cover when adding more material.
2. If the leaves and similar material proves difficult to enter the hopper, use a
wooden stick to push them in,
NO NOT use your
hands, or
anything metal
.
3. Keep your face and body away from the feed hopper to avoid being struck by
any material that may bounce back.
4. The discharge area is easily clogged if the material is moist or wet. Always stop
the engine before clearing build-up with wood tools
. Never
use your hand or feet.
5
. Never
attempt to clear an accumulation of processed material when engine is still
running.
Keep pets and bystanders away from the discharge area while the machine is
running.
Sharpening the blade
The cutting blade is made of special material and the blade is very sharp after
being heat treated. It will become dull or blunt after being used for some time.
Tel tale signs of a dull blade: when the chipping sound becomes very ponderous
and the belt always slips when it is not loose, or feeding speed gets slow,
please remove the blade and check if it is blunt.
1.
Turn off the engine and remove spark plug before removing the blade.
Remove the Inspection Plate on the side of the chamber covering the blade.
Open the small outlet of the discharge.
Remove the discharge screen.
2. Wearing safety gloves turn the blade flywheel so the blade is visible through the
side chamber.
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