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OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
General
Your new chipper/shredder is designed to permit years
of trouble-free operation while handling a wide range of
chipping and shredding needs.
To help you get the most out of your investment, as well
as to help you understand how the unit works, this
section explains the basic operation of the chipper/
shredder.
Chipper Operation
The chipper is designed to handle tree limbs and
branched up to 3” in diameter (2-1/2” on models with 5.5
hp & 6 hp engines). The powerful motor and durable
chipping knives also permit the unit to process tough
organic matter such as corn stalks and berry canes.
Tree limbs and branches are inserted “butt end” first into
the chipper cone and are fed into the chipper block,
where two chipper knives mounted on a heavy duty rotor
rotate at 3600 rpm. The sharp cutting edges and angle of
the blades actually pulls the tree limbs and branches
into the chipper block, cutting wood into small chips,
and promoting rapid material processing.
The chips of material then pass through a slot in the
rotor behind the chipper knives, where discharge air flow
conveys them through the fan chamber and out of the
discharge chute.
Shredder Operation
The shredder is designed to shred light brush, leaves,
and other soft but bulky organic waste. As this material
is loaded into the shredder hopper, it is pulled into the
path of patented swinging triangular and “J” shaped
shredding hammers.
The hammers cut and grind the waste into progressively
smaller pieces, and air flow then conveys the reduced
waste out of the discharge chute.
Because of this unique swinging hammer design and
triangular shape, the chipper/shredder has 300% more
shredding power than conventional rectangular
shredding hammers used by others.
The Vacuum Action
In addition to the shredding hammers and chipping
knives, the rotor has four fan blades integrated into its
design. When the rotor is spinning, a vacuum action is
created, which pulls waste down into the shredder
hopper and into the grinding chamber.
These spinning fan blades also create a blowing force
that ejects the shredded or chipped material out of the
discharge chute, making room for more material to be
pulled in and processed.
Optional Vacuum Attachment
The vacuum force created by the design of the fan
blades and rotor makes it possible to equip your
chipper/shredder with an optional vacuum attachment
that greatly simplifies the processing of leaves and
other loose waste. The vacuum kit attaches directly to
the back of the grinder, and after a cover is placed over
the shredder hopper, the vacuum action is diverted to
the vacuum attachment.
The vacuum kit allows leaved 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 vacuum can be adjusted for
different situations by turning a sleeve on the assembly.
SITE LOCATION
1. Select an area with firm level ground, covered by dirt
or grass. Do not operate on wet, slick surfaces or in
areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
2. Locate the unit near the waste materials to be
processed to reduce lifting and carrying.
3. Trim and stack the materials for more efficient and
safe operation of the chipper/shredder unit.
4. Provide sufficient room for maneuvering around the
chipper/shredder. Never set up the work area so that
operators must reach over the chipper/shredder or
have to step over materials to be processed.
5. Review all operating safety instructions before
proceeding.
DANGER
Internal combustion engines produce Carbon
Monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas
that can cause dizziness, nausea,
unconsciousness, and even brain damage or death
is inhaled for prolonged periods.
Operate the chipper/shredder outdoors in a well
ventilated location only.
Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from the
operating and discharge areas.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death to you or bystanders.