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To Stop the Chipper Shredder
To stop the engine, turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. See Pic.14, 14.1.
When the engine has stopped and before storage, turn the fuel lever to the OFF position as shown in
Pic.15, 15.1.
To Shred Twigs, Leave, and Brush
1. Slowly pour the material into the hopper. DO NOT try to stuff too much material in at one time or
the machine will jam.
2. Use a 1" diameter branch to push the material into the hopper if necessary. See Pic.16. DO NOT
use your hands!
Pic.16 Shredding leaves
Note: Move the throttle to the idle position, or turn the Chipper Shredder OFF when not actively
shredding or chipping.
3. Turn OFF the machine, allow all moving parts to completely stop, and disconnect the spark plug
wire before moving the machine, emptying the bag, unclogging the inlets or outlets, filling the gas
tank, or performing maintenance and repairs.
Shredding Tips
 Feed material into the Chipper Shredder slowly. If the motor begins to bog down, you are feeding
too fast.
 Roots and dirty material will dull or damage the blades.
 Remove the chips often. Allowing the chips to pile up to the outlet will cause the outlet to clog.
 Avoid shredding wet leaves or brush to reduce clogging. If you must shred wet material, alternate
wet and dry material.