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10. Move choke lever to OFF position as engine
warms up.
NOTE :
A noise will be heard when finding the
start of the compression cycle. This noise is caused
by the flails and fingers which are part of the
shredding mechanism falling into place, and should
be expected. In addition, the flails and fingers will be
noisy after the engine is started, until the impeller
reaches full speed.
USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER
WARNING
:
Do not attempt
to shred or
chip any material other than vegetation
found in a normal yard (i.e., branches,
leaves, twigs, etc.).
• Leaves and small branches up to 1/2"
diameter (maximum) can be fed into the
hopper assembly when it is in the raised or
lowered position.
• For model 462B (5 H.P.), bulky material, such
as stalks or heavy branches, up to 2” in
diameter should be fed into the chipper chute.
• For model 465A (8 H.P.), bulky material, such
as stalks or heavy branches, up to 3” in
diameter should be fed into the chipper chute.
WARNING:
Do not put material larger
than is specified into the hopper, and/or
into the chipper chute. Personal injury or
damage to the machine could result.
• If it becomes necessary to push material into
the chipper-shredder, use a small diameter
stick -- NOT YOUR HANDS. The stick should
be small enough that it will be ground up if it
gets into the impeller assembly.
LOWERING THE HOPPER ASSEMBLY
1. To lower the hopper assembly, use one hand to
grasp the hand-hold at the top of the hopper
assembly and lift slightly.
2. Pull out on the release knob, and lower the
hopper assembly to the ground.
NOTE:
For best performance, it is important to
keep the shredding blade and the chipper blades
sharp. If the composition of the material being
discharged changes (becomes stringy, etc.) or if the
rate at which the material is discharged slows down
considerably, it is likely that the shredding blade and/
or chipper blades are dull and need to be
sharpened or replaced. Refer to Maintenance
section.
IMPORTANT:
There is a flail screen located
inside the housing in the discharge area. If the flail
screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as
instructed in the Maintenance section.
WARNING:
The chipper-shredder
discharges materials with considerable
velocity.
Keep away
from the area around
the discharge chute. Always
stop the
engine
and disconnect spark plug wire
when removing or attaching the bag,
changing containers, or removing the
shredded material. Wear safety glasses
and gloves whenever using your chipper-
shredder.
SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
• The warranty on this chipper shredder does
not cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, operator must
maintain the chipper shredder as instructed in
this manual.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make
sure these are tight.
WARNING:
Always stop the engine and
disconnect
the spark plug wire before
performing any maintenance or
adjustments.
Never remove discharge
chute
till the engine has completely
stopped.
WARNING:
Temperature of muffler and
nearby areas may exceed 150
o
F(65
o
C).
Avoid these areas.
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the pivot points on the release knob
bracket, hopper assembly, chute deflector and once
a season using a light oil.
CLEANING
• Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and
debris with a cloth or brush.
• Frequently remove leaves, dirt and debris
from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers
and linkage. This will help ensure adequate
cooling and correct engine speed.