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OPERATION (cont.)
1.
Feed the material to be shredded into the
hopper inlet (2).
2.
Once the material makes contact with the
blades it will be pulled into the machine,
no need to push it in.
Note
:
The wood chipper may clog if too much
fine material is fed in. To prevent clogging, mix fine material with larger material.
3.
When finished, stop the engine as described in "Stop the engine" section of this
manual.
Tips
Following the below procedures will improve operation and prolong the life of the wood
chipper.
¥ Trees and branches should be shredded shortly after they are cut. They become extremely
hard once dry and the maximum cutting diameter is reduced.
¥ Garden waste such as fresh foliage, creepers and vines contain a lot of moisture, this can
result in material sticking to the cutter head. Such material should be allowed to dry for a
few days before being fed into the shredder.
¥ Always check material before shredding, ensure it does not contain any stones or nails as
this may severely damage the shredder.
¥ Material that contains dirt will rapidly blunt the cutting blades and should be avoided.
¥ For roots, always remove dirt and stones before chipping.
¥ When chipping large material, process one branch at a time.
¥ During the chipping process, place the larger side first (trunk side before branch) in order
to get good chipping.
STAY CLEAR
CAUTION!
Stay clear of the
discharge chute opening the chips
that are expelled can hurt you or may
cause serious injury (fig. 24).
Fig. 24
