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TEMPORARY STORAGE
(30 Days Or Less)
Remember, the chipper/shredder fuel tank probably will
still contain some gasoline, so never store the chipper/
shredder indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor
could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also
toxic if inhaled, so never store the chipper/shredder in
any structure used for human or animal habitation.
Here’s a quick checklist of things to do when storing your
chipper/shredder temporarily, or between uses:
• Store the unit in a location where there’s no danger of
overhead objects falling into the chipper cone or
shredder hopper.
• Keep the unit in an area away from where children
may come into contact with it. If there’s any chance
of unauthorized use, remove the spark plug, and put
it in a safe place. Be sure to protect the spark plug
opening from foreign objects with a suitable cover.
• Never put the unit away while the engine is still hot
from running. Let the engine cool down first to pre-
vent the chance of fire.
• Never try to lift or position the unit in the storage area
by holding the fuel tank. Always let the engine and
muffler cool completely before allowing yourself to
contact these parts.
• If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonably level sur-
face, use a block of wood to chock the wheels.
Never store the Chipper/Shredder where it will not be
in a stable position.
• Never tip the unit more than 75° from vertical, and
never lay the unit down on its side, as this could cause
fuel leakage, and/or undesirable oil transfer into the
cylinder head and spark plug area. Excessive oil in the
cylinder head will prevent unit from starting properly.
• Overhead objects that fall into shredder hopper may
cause damage to the unit or serious injury to user
and others if not detected before unit is started.
LONG TERM STORAGE
(Longer Than 30 Days)
Your chipper/shredder can be safely stored during off-
seasons by following these simple storage instructions:
• Drain fuel system completely following engine manu-
facturer’s instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent
fuel from gumming up during extended storage peri-
od.
• Clean external surfaces, engine and cooling fan.
• Remove spark plug, and squirt 1 ounce of SAE 30 oil
into spark plug hole.
• Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil
evenly in cylinder head area.
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Reinstall spark plug.
• Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you
have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not
drained the fuel system, follow all safety instructions
and storage precautions in this manual to prevent the
possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes.
Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to distant
sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of explo-
sion and fire.
• Cover chipper/shredder unit to protect shredder hop-
per and chipper cone from debris and foreign objects.
• If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tam-
pering, remove the spark plug and store it in a safe
place before storing the chipper/shredder unit away.
Be sure to plug the spark plug hole to prevent foreign
material from entering.
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Figure 14. Improper Placement Of Unit
Figure 15. Improper Lifting Of Unit