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DESCRIPTION
General
Your new chipper/shredder is designed to permit years
of trouble-free operation while handling a wide range of
chipping and shredding needs.
To help you get the most out of your investment, as well
as to help you understand how the unit works, this section
explains the basic operation of the chipper/ shredder.
Chipper Operation
The chipper is designed to handle tree limbs and branch-
es up to 3" in diameter (2-1/2" on Model 5/14). The pow-
erful motor and durable chipping knives also permit the
unit to process tough organic matter such as corn stalks
and berry canes.
Tree limbs and branches are inserted “butt end” first into
the chipper cone, and are fed into the chipper block,
where two chipper knives mounted on a heavy duty
rotor rotate at 3600 rpm. The sharp cutting edges and
angle of the blades actually pulls the tree limbs and
branches into the chipper block, cutting the wood into
small chips, and promoting rapid material processing.
The chips of material then pass through a slot in the rotor
behind the chipper knives, where discharge air flow con-
veys them through the fan chamber and out of the dis-
charge chute.
Shredder Operation
The shredder is designed to shred light brush, leaves,
and other soft but bulky organic waste. As this material is
loaded into the shredder hopper, it is pulled into the path
of patented swinging triangular and “J” shaped shredding
hammers.
The hammers cut and grind the waste into progressively
smaller pieces, and air flow then conveys the reduced
waste out of the discharge chute.
Because of this unique swinging hammer design and tri-
angular shape, the Chipper/Shredder has 300% more
shredding power than conventional rectangular shred-
ding hammers used by others.
The Vacuum Action
In addition to the shredding hammers and chipping
knives, the rotor has four fan blades integrated into its
design. When the rotor is spinning, a vacuum action is
created, which pulls waste down into the shredder hop-
per and into the grinding chamber.
These spinning fan blades also create a blowing force
that ejects the shredded or chipped material out of the
discharge chute, making room for more material to be
pulled in and processed.
Optional Vacuum Attachment
The vacuum force created by the design of the fan
blades and rotor makes it possible to equip your chip-
per/shredder with an optional vacuum attachment that
greatly simplifies the processing of leaves and other
loose waste. The vacuum kit attaches directly to the back
of the grinder, and after a cover is placed over the shred-
der hopper, the vacuum action is diverted to the vacuum
attachment.
The vacuum kit allows leaves to be raked directly into the
leaf tray, where vacuum action draws the material into
the shredding chamber.
For hard-to-reach places, a nozzle and handle assembly
can be used to vacuum material up much like a vacuum
cleaner. The strength of the vacuum can be adjusted for
different situations by turning a sleeve on the assembly.
SITE LOCATION
1. Select an area with firm, level ground, covered by dirt
or grass. Do not operate on wet, slick surfaces, or in
areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
2. Locate the unit near the waste materials to be
processed to reduce lifting and carrying.
3. Trim and stack the materials for more efficient and
safe operation of the chipper/shredder unit.
4. Provide sufficient room for maneuvering around the
chipper/shredder. Never set up the work area so that
operators must over-reach or have to step over mate-
rials to be processed.
5. Review all operating safety instructions before pro-
ceeding.
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Operation
DANGER
Internal combustion engines produce Carbon
Monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless
gas that can cause dizziness, nausea, uncon-
sciousness, and even brain damage or death if
inhaled for prolonged periods.
Operate the chipper/shredder outdoors in a well
ventilated location only.
Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from
the operating and discharge areas.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death to you or bystanders.