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Mfg. No. 1692902

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Summary of Contents for 14E

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL CHIPPER SHREDDER WITH ELECTRIC START MODEL 6 14E Mfg No 1692902 ...

Page 2: ...500 N Spring Street P O Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 USA Form Nos 1717126 Rev 4 97 Copyright 1996 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed In USA TP 100 2056 00 CS S ...

Page 3: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL CHIPPER SHREDDER WITH ELECTRIC START MODEL 6 14E Mfg No 1692904 ...

Page 4: ...500 N Spring Street P O Box 997 Port Washington WI 53074 0997 USA Form Nos 1717127 Rev 4 97 Copyright 1996 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Printed In USA TP 100 2056 00 CS B ...

Page 5: ...or mation on the chart below The Equipment Reference Data can be found on the identification tag located on the unit s rear frame Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for location of engine information serial number WARNING You must read understand and comply with all safe ty and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to set up and operate your chipper shred der Failure to comply wi...

Page 6: ...G Engine exhaust from this product contains chem icals known in certain quantities to cause can cer birth defects or other reproductive harm SETTING UP 1 Although most assembly has been done at the facto ry your chipper shredder unit requires minor assem bly and the addition of engine oil before it can be used Never attempt to start or operate the unit unless the chipper cone and shredder hopper h...

Page 7: ...ive damage or be ejected out of the machine with sufficient force to cause a serious injury to you or bystanders 5 Never operate the chipper shredder in an area where sparks from the muffler could ignite surround ing brush or flammable materials See the following Spark Fire Hazard Warning 8 Never fill the fuel tank indoors Gasoline vapors are explosive and can easily travel unnoticed to sources of...

Page 8: ...omplete stop and disconnect and secure the spark plug wire before leaving the area Always move the unit to a safe storage area when not in use 3 Always maintain secure footing and solid balance while starting or operating the chipper shredder Never lean directly over the machine 4 Always stand to the side of the chipper cone when feeding tree limbs and branches into the unit as tree limbs branches...

Page 9: ... unit must be shut off before attaching or remov ing the bag Shut the engine off wait for all moving parts to stop remove and secure the spark plug wire then attach or remove the bag 20 Make certain that pieces of metal rocks bottles cans or other foreign objects are not accidentally included when feeding material into the chipper shredder TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE 1 Always use the hopper handle an...

Page 10: ...GOGGLES NEVER wear LOOSE Clothing KEEP observers CLEAR of entire operating area KEEP hands CLEAR of any material being pulled into grinder KEEP hands ABOVE top of plastic shields KEEP hands and feet OUTSIDE of discharge periphary Feed branches into CHIPPER per Operator s Manual Feed loose materials into GRINDER per Operator s Manual Part No 504100 Operation Warning Decal DANGER ROTATING CUTTERS Ke...

Page 11: ... power to chip or shred materials Please read the Figure 1 Major Components of your Chipper Shredder engine manufacturer s manual for additional impor tant information F Fan Rotor Housing Assembly contains the chip per knives and shredding hammers that process the materials you ll be chipping and shredding G The Support Leg And Wheels give the chipper shredder a stable 3 point stance allowing soli...

Page 12: ... Qty BOLT Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 1 BOLT Hex Head 5 16 18 x 3 4 2 BOLT Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 2 2 WASHER Flat 5 16 4 LOCKWASHER 5 16 2 CAPSCREW Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 3 4 6 NUT Flange Whiz lock 1 4 20 6 WASHER 1 4 4 Attaching the Chipper Cone 1 See Figure 2 Position the chipper cone assembly base onto the mounting casting and attach the cone using the hex socket screws 1 4 20 x 3 4 and the 1 4 lock nuts p...

Page 13: ...not tighten hardware at this time 9 Assembling the Chipper Shredder Figure 4 Attaching Hopper to the Rotor Figure 5 Installing Hardware Inside Hopper 3 See Figure 5 From the inside of the hopper install 1 5 16 18 x 3 4 hex head bolt 5 16 lockwasher and 5 16 flat washer into each of the upper and lower holes of the metal hopper liner Do not tighten at this time 4 Make sure the hopper is properly se...

Page 14: ...allation Assembling the Chipper Shredder Figure 6 Attaching the Discharge Bag Check Fill Engine Oil Check the engine oil level on the dipstick see Figure 7 If needed fill the engine with proper oil specified by the engine manufacturer See page 19 of this manual for additional information on the filling procedure Consult the engine manufacturer s manual for details Figure 7 Check Fill Engine Oil Oi...

Page 15: ... in position Never attempt to operate the unit on a slope or on wet or slippery sur faces where you could slip and fall toward the chip per cone or hopper openings 2 Never operate the chipper shredder on asphalt con crete or other hard or paved surfaces as material being ejected out of the discharge chute could rico chet causing injury to you or bystanders in the immediate area 3 Never operate the...

Page 16: ...r C Throttle Stop Switch controls the engine speed and has three positions FAST IDLE and STOP FAST runs the engine at maximum speed This is the setting used while chipping and shredding IDLE runs the engine at its slowest speed Use idle to reduce stress on the engine when chipping or shred ding is not being performed STOP stops the engine D Recoil Starter is used to pull the engine over by hand fo...

Page 17: ...ces the reduced waste through scallops and out of the discharge chute Rotor Vacuum Blades In addition to the shredding hammers and chipping knives the rotor has four integrated fan blades When the rotor spins a vacuum action is created which pulls waste down into the shredder hopper and into the grind ing chamber These spinning fan blades also create a blowing force that ejects shredded or chipped...

Page 18: ...on of the unit pull the material in Never wrap your fingers around tree limbs and branches so tightly that you can t let go quickly if the tree limb or branch is suddenly pulled into the chipper block Using your Chipper Shredder Figure 11 Correct Chipping Stance DON Ts 1 If the material being chipped does not easily feed into the chipper do not force it into the chipper If the material to be chipp...

Page 19: ... 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 Pro...

Page 20: ...ng your Chipper Shredder DON Ts 1 Do not overload the shredder hopper by dumping large volumes of material into the hopper opening If the engine speed slows down dramatically you are overloading the shredder 2 Do not feed branches and twigs larger than 1 2 in diameter or longer than 18 into the shredder 3 Never use any object to force material into the shredder chamber It could get caught in the s...

Page 21: ... motion and strike you or bystanders causing personal injuries Never use the chipper shredder to chip very hard dry materials such as kiln dried dimensional lumber 2x4 s 1x2 s etc or other building and lumber yard materials Never use the chipper shredder to chip pressure treated wood products such as landscape timbers fence posts or other outdoor building or landscaping lumber products Dry or mois...

Page 22: ...lean Engine Fins Air Intake Area 20 l Clean Oil Air Filter Element 21 l Inspect Starter Rope Handle 21 l Inspect Battery Electrical Connections 21 l Check Battery Electrolyte Level 21 l Lube Starter Drive Gear 22 l Lubricate Wheel Axles 22 l Inspect Chipper Cone Shredder Hopper 22 l Inspect Hopper Guards 23 l Inspect Rotate Shredding Hammers 23 l Inspect Sharpen Chipping Knives 23 l Check Safety L...

Page 23: ... of any spilled oil to prevent the sticking of debris that could fall into engine during the next oil check CHANGING OIL Effective lubrication of the engine is critical to the life expectancy of internal engine components Because of this engine oil should be changed yearly when the chip per shredder is used only occasionally and more fre quently depending on the amount of time the chipper shredder...

Page 24: ...kept clear of debris deposits and any other build up that could prevent heat from radiating away from the engine To clean the air intake area remove any debris build up and then blow out the area using a stream of com pressed air If a compressor is not available use a stiff bristle parts brush which is available at most auto parts supply stores To clean the cooling fins brush the area between the ...

Page 25: ...il the air filter foam filter only Note Consult the engine manufacturer s manual for additional recommendations If you have any doubts about what type of filter element you have consult you local authorized dealer for help INSPECT STARTER ROPE HANDLE The recoil starter rope and handle should be inspected for signs of abrasion or wear that could result in break age It is much easier to replace a fr...

Page 26: ...by constant use and replace them if they are cracked worn out or no longer fit securely on the chipper shredder unit Contact your local authorized dealer for replacement parts Cracks worn areas and loose attachment points can cause material to jam or clog when feeding it into the machine and may result in kick back or other hazard to the operator Contact your local dealer for replacement parts if ...

Page 27: ... Consult the Troubleshooting and Repair Section of this manual for complete disassembly inspection and replacement instructions However the blades can be easily inspected by removing the chipper cone Your local authorized dealer can provide this service to you if you do not wish to disassemble the unit and inspect repair it yourself INSPECT ROTATE SHREDDING HAMMERS The shredding hammers of this ch...

Page 28: ...re allowing yourself to contact these parts Regular Maintenance If the unit can t be stored on a reasonably level sur face use a block of wood to block the wheels Never store the Chipper Shredder where it could tip over Never tip the unit more than 75 from vertical and never lay the unit down on its side as this could cause fuel leakage and undesirable oil transfer into the cylinder head Excessive...

Page 29: ...ealer without resistance No spark electrical system See your local dealer problem Engine runs but rotor Crankshaft key broken or not Replace crankshaft key won t turn installed Engine runs rotor turns but no Discharge chute clogged Clear discharge chute material is being discharged Engine not running at full RPM Adjust throttle to Fast Excessive branch vibration when Chipper knives dull Sharpen or...

Page 30: ... to be rotated when shredding performance becomes sluggish or when the edges of the hammers wear down as shown in Figure 24 To inspect and service the shredding hammers follow these steps 1 Turn engine off allow rotor to stop completely remove the key disconnect the battery and discon nect and secure spark plug wire 2 Detach the shredder hopper from the rotor housing leaving the liner and handle i...

Page 31: ...ct assembly sequence as shown in Figures 28 and 29 8 Tighten the cap screw A Figure 28 securely For proper assembly torque to 30 35 ft lbs 9 Rotate rotor to expose next shredding hammer and repeat steps 6 8 When replacing J hammers observe the correct placement of the blade toward the inside or outside of the rotor assembly 10 If chipping knives are to be inspected or serviced go to the following ...

Page 32: ...allow rotor to stop completely remove the key disconnect the battery and discon nect and secure spark plug wire 2 See Figure 30 Detach the shredder hopper from the rotor housing to gain access to the chipper knife socket head cap screws Leave the liner and handle in place on the hopper 3 Using an allen wrench on the bolt head inside the cone and a 7 16 wrench or socket on the nut see Figure 31 rem...

Page 33: ...knives require a 30 bevel on the cutting edge as shown in Figure 33 for efficient chipping action Contact your local dealer or blade sharpening service if you prefer not to sharpen the blades yourself 6 Clean the chipper knife mounting areas before rein stalling the blades to ensure a flat mounting surface 7 Install the new chipper knives using the two socket head cap screws and two new lockwasher...

Page 34: ...assembly before proceeding 10 Test the unit before attempting to use it to perform chipping Start the unit and check for unusual noise or vibration Shut the unit off immediately if either situation occurs and reinspect chipping knives to confirm correct positioning and assembly If assembly is correct the blades may not have been sharpened evenly causing an imbalance Remove the blades and sharpen t...

Page 35: ... section for specific recommendations and service procedures Figure 36 Deflector Shields WARNING Never use the unit unless the deflector shield is in place and operating properly Material could be ejected out of the discharge chute with great force injuring you or bystanders DEFLECTOR SHIELD The deflector shield must pivot freely at all times or processed material could back up clogging the unit a...

Page 36: ... applicable manuals currently available for your model contact our Customer Publications Department at 414 284 8519 Have the informa tion listed in the box at the right available when phoning in your request Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery Technical Manuals Model Mfg No Your Name Address City State Zip Visa Mastercard No Card Expiration Date OPTIONS ACCESSORIES Several optional items and ac...

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