Operating Guide

Owner’s Manual for Chipper/Shredder iii
Table of Contents
Section 1: Safety Rules & General 
Information
Introduction ..................................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .................................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ...........................................................2
Exhaust and Fuel Hazards ..........................................3
Fire Hazards .................................................................4
Safety and Operating Decals ......................................4
Section 2: General Information and Setup
Specifications ...............................................................5
Components and Controls ..........................................5
Know Your Chipper/Shredder .....................................6
Emissions .....................................................................6
Remove Contents from Carton ...................................6
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Attaching Shredder Hopper and 
Hammermill Housing ...................................................7
Attaching Chipper Chute .............................................8
Attaching Discharge Deflector ...................................8
Installing and Maintaining the Spark Arrestor ..........8
Installing Spark Arrestor ..............................................8
Maintaining Spark Arrestor ..........................................8
Adding Engine Oil and Fuel ........................................9
Engine Fluid Requirements .........................................9
Adding Engine Oil ........................................................9
Adding Fuel .................................................................9
Checking Tire Pressure .............................................10
Section 3: Operation
Operation and Use Questions ..................................11
Before Starting Engine ..............................................11
Starting the Unit .........................................................11
Stopping the Unit .......................................................12
Operating Zone ..........................................................12
Using the Chipper Chute ...........................................12
Shredder Hopper ........................................................13
Using the Collection Bag ..........................................13
Cleaning Clogged Shredder ......................................14
Section 4: Maintenance
Maintenance ...............................................................15
Maintenance Schedule ..............................................15
Changing Engine Oil ..................................................16
Greasing Wheel Bearings .........................................16
Removing and Replacing the Chipper Knife ...........17
Chipper Knife Sharpening .........................................18
Maintaining Shredder Hammers ...............................19
Flywheel Maintenance ...............................................19
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .........................................................21