Version 202001 Updated 08/2020
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7. USING THE MACHINE
7.1.1. CHIPPING BRANCHES
1. Stand to the side of the hopper, ensuring you have a stable stand and
firm footing.
2. When placing long branches into the feeding chute, remove twigs and
smaller branches so that you are feeding a thin, straight piece into the
machine.
3. Place branches ‘thick-end-first’. Allow the machine’s blades to take the
branch from you. You will feel the blades pull the branch from you (Pic. 19).
4. When finished chipping, turn ‘OFF’ the machine, allow all moving parts to
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire before moving the
machine, emptying the bag, unclogging the inlets or outlets, filling the fuel
tank, or performing maintenance and repairs.
Chipping Tips:
DO NOT feed materials in excess of the diameter indicated. Large
branches will cause the motor to stall.
Chipping wood when it is green is easier on the machine. The blades will
stay sharper for longer.
The chipper/shredder will work best if the blades are sharp. Rotate,
sharpen, or replace the blades as soon as chipper/shredder performance
begins to deteriorate.
