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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM
WARNING: The operation of any chipper
shredder vacuum can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can damage your eyes severely. Always
wear the safety glasses provided with this
unit or eye shields before chipping or
blowing and while performing any
adjustments or repairs.
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your chipper
shredder vacuum. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with
engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
Starting Engine
•
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
•
Make sure safety switch wire is connected to
engine and properly grounded.
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Engines with choke lever:
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A
warm engine may not require choking).
Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine
manual.
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The throttle control is located on the engine. Move
engine throttle control lever to FAST or ON position.
•
Stand behind unit, grasp starter handle and pull
rope out slowly until engine reaches start of
compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at
this point).
•
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly.
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Repeat previous steps until engine fires. When
engine starts, move choke control (if equipped)
gradually to RUN position.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors
or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
To Empty Bag
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Unhook bag straps from the lower handle and
unsnap bag clip from the top of lower handle.
See Figure 6.
•
Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock rod
on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine
to release.
•
Remove bag from rim of the discharge opening.
Refer to Figure 3.
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Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to
unlock and empty contents. See Figure 6.
•
Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the
contents.
•
Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over
opening.
•
Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons on
the bag through metal outlets.
•
Twist the buttons to lock bag.
Figure 6
To Remove Blower Chute
(If Equipped)
•
Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull lock rod
on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine
to release. Refer to Figure 4.
•
Remove blower chute from rim of the discharge
opening.
Using the Chipper Shredder Vacuum
Place both hands on top of upper handle to push unit
over yard waste. Yard waste such as leaves and pine
needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for
shredding. After material has been shredded by the flail
blades on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged
into catcher bag or through blower chute. Do not
attempt to shred or chip any material other than
vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e. branches,
leaves, twigs, etc.) Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato
Buttons
Inner Flap
Outer Flap
Bag Handle
Strap
Bag Clip
