YARD OPERATOR'S MAN UAL Chipper Shredder Model Series 462 thru 465 Model 465 Shown IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder ................................................................... 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder ............................................................................ 7 Operating Your Chipper Shredder .................................................................... 7 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder ......................
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
(e.g.furnace,waterheater,spaceheater,clothes dryer,etc.) Toreduceafirehazard, keepmachine freeofgrass, leaves, orotherdebrisbuild-up. Cleanupoilorfuel spillage andremove anyfuelsoaked debris. Allowmachine to coolat least5 minutesbefore storing. • • • • OPERMION • • • • • Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet.
understand follow the warnings and instructions on the WARNING: -and YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the useinofthis thismanual power and machine to machine. persons who read, NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder.
AttachingTheHopperAssembly(A,Models) • • Remove six hex nuts and washers from the weld • studs on the impeller housing. Leave the support plate in place on the weld studs. See Figure 2. Place hopper assembly into position in front of impeller housing, aligning holes in hopper assembly collar with weld studs. Impeller Housing Bracket He:aShe_ Secure both sides of discharge chute to impeller housing using wing knobs previously removed.
SECTION3: KNOWYOURCHIPPERSHREDDER Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your chipper shredder vacuum. Compare the illustrations in Figure 5 with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Starter Handle Material can be raked into hopper assembly by lowering the hopper assembly. See Figure 5. Bag (Not Shown) Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the chipper chute or hopper assembly.
StartingEngine • • • • • 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. 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. The throttle control lever is located on the engine. Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or START position.
SECTION5: MAINTAININGYOURCHIPPERSHREDDER CustomerResponsibilities MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE t-- y eee °'e_e'z' q_'<'°"_e_"°_e .< _'¢'°"_e _"_°_,.ee"..°"_ no",: ._e_, ._e< "_ 4e_ _ SERVICE DATES ,,.
• • • • Removethetwohairpinclipsfromeachclevispin whichextendthroughthehousingandremovethe pins.SeeFigure8. Removetheflailscreenfrominsidethehousing andcleanthescreenbyscrapingorwashingwith water. Reinstall thescreen,makingcertaintoreassemble theflailscreenwiththecurvesidedown. Reattach thedischarge chutewiththehardware previously removedandconnectthebag(if equipped) tounit. Sharpening OrReplacing ChipperBlades • • Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
• • An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration StoringYourChipperShredder when rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to the unit. The blade can be tested by balancing it on a screwdriver or nail. Remove metal from the heavy side until it is balanced evenly. When reassembling the blade, tighten center bolt to between 550 and 700 in.-labs, and the two out bolts to between 250 and 350 in.-labs. • • • Clean the equipment thoroughly. Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
ModelSeries462 Thru465 10 17 21 25 26 37 \ 36 48 27 35 57 56 61 \ 6O 12
ModelSeries462 Thru465 Ref. No. PaN No. Ref. No. Part Description PaN No. Part Description 1. 728-0175 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 731-1899 Pop Rivet Chipper Chute 34. 2. 35. 712-0411 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24 3. 735-0249 Chute Flap 36. 781-0735 4. 781-0633 Chute Flap Strip 37. 719-0329 Pin Clip Flail Blade 5. 681-0095 Chipper Chute 1" 38. 711-0833B Clevis Pin 6. 681-0068A Chipper Chute Assembly 39. 715-0166 Pin 7. 710-0751 736-0247 Flat Washer 3/8 x 1.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YARD workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure. d.
