When the engine is running, the speed can be adjusted by moving the throttle control
lever (
Pic.13
)(13.1) to the high (indicated by a hare), medium or low position (indicated by
a tortoise).
To stop the chipper/shredder:
To stop the engine, turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the OFF position (
Pic.14
)(14.1).
When the engine has stopped and before storage, turn the fuel lever to the OFF position
as shown in
Pic.15
(15.1).
To shred twigs, leaves, and brush:
1. Slowly pour the material into the hopper. DO NOT try to stuff too much material in at
one time or the machine will jam.
2. Use a 1" diameter branch to push the material into the hopper if necessary (see
Pic.16
). DO NOT use your hands!
Pic.16
Shredding leaves
Note: Move the throttle to the idle position, or turn the chipper/shredder OFF, when not
actively shredding or chipping.
3. Turn
OFF
the machine, allow all moving parts to completely stop, and disconnect the
spark plug wire before moving the machine, emptying the bag, unclogging the inlets
or outlets, filling the gas tank, or performing maintenance and repairs.
Shredding Tips:
Feed material into the chipper/shredder slowly. If the motor begins to bog down, you
are feeding too fast.
Roots and dirty material will dull or damage the blades.
