4" Chipper Shredder Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use This Chipper Shredder is a great way to quickly turn yard waste into ground covering for gardens or trees. The highly effective cutting mechanism uses two hardened chipping knives, 10 hammers, and ten shredding blades. The dual feed enables you to use the drop-in shredding hopper for brush and leaves and the dedicated chipper chute for sticks and branches. Technical Specifications Property Max. Cutting Thickness (in.
⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the Chipper Shredder in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts. Do not use the Chipper Shredder where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Be aware of potential for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. ⚠WARNING OPERATIONAL SAFETY Make sure that the machine is properly adjusted, set up correctly and the hopper and funnel are empty before starting the machine. Do not leave unattended while machine is running. Shut off the machine and disconnect the spark plug wire whenever you leave the work area. Do not feed metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any other non-botanical objects into the machine.
safety warnings. HAND SAFETY: DO NOT put hands or other body parts into hopper, funnel, or outlet while the blades are turning. The Chipper Shredder can drag you into the blade, causing amputation of fingers, hands or other body parts. DO NOT touch the exhaust during or immediately after operation to prevent burns. CLOTHING: DO NOT wear loose clothing, neckties, scarves, or jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. DO NOT wear clothing or gloves with pull ties or straps.
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Main Parts of Chipper Shredder Pic.
Site Considerations Location The Chipper Shredder must be placed on a firm, flat, grass or dirt surface to prevent the machine from tipping. DO NOT place the machine on concrete, asphalt, or other hard surfaces. The chips could bounce up from the hard surface and cause injury. Working Clearances Consider the length of the material to be processed through the machine and make sure that there is enough height above the Chipper Shredder to accommodate the material.
Attaching the Leg (Pic. 2) 2. 3. 4. Attach the wheel assembly and the leg with the bolts that were removed in Step 1. Fix the tow bar to the wheel assembly with the tow bar bolt that is attached. Place the handle on the hopper and line up all of the holes. Secure it with flat washer (Ø8, 4pcs), spring washer (Ø8, 4pcs) and bolt (M8x20, 4pcs). (See Pic.3.) Installing the Handle (Pic.
5. Place the funnel over the studs in the side of the Chipper Shredder and secure it with flat washer (Ø8, 3pcs), spring washer (Ø8, 3pcs), and locknut (M8, 3pcs). See Pic.4. Pic.4 Funnel installation 6. Install the battery assembly to the front part of the machine using the bolts (M8 x 20, 2pcs) and locknut (M8, 2pcs). See Pic.4.2. Take off the battery cover and carefully connect the cables to the battery’s #2 terminal (‘+’ in red and ‘-‘ in blue) firmly. NOTE: battery not included. Pic.4.
Before Each Use ⚠WARNING This Chipper Shredder does not have oil in the motor when shipped. Add oil before operating the Chipper Shredder, or the motor will seize. Before operating, fill the motor with oil and gas according to the instructions. Filling the Engine Oil ⚠WARNING Never open oil fill port while engine is running. Hot oil can spray over face and body. Place the machine on a level surface and remove the oil filler cap (Pic.5, 5.1). Add engine oil to the upper level of the dipstick (Pic.6, 6.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Damage to your eyes, hands, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and leather gloves when operating this machine. Loose hair and clothing could get caught in machinery and cause serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing and long hair away from moving machinery.
3. Use the electric starter to start: Turn the key (Pic.10, 10.2) from “OFF” to “ ON” and then to “START”. 4. If the electric starter doesn’t work, you can also use the recoil starter to start: Turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the ON position (Pic.10, 10.1). 5. Hold down the engine firmly with one hand on the frame. With the other hand grip the recoil starter cord handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt indicating that the recoil starter is engaged.
When the engine is running, the speed can be adjusted by moving the throttle control lever (Pic.13, 13.1) to the high (indicated by a hare), medium or low position (indicated by a tortoise).
To Stop the Chipper Shredder To stop the engine, turn the key (Pic .10, 10.2) to the OFF position or you can stop the engine by turning the engine ON/OFF switch to the OFF position (Pic.14, 14.1). When the engine has stopped and before storing, turn the fuel lever to the OFF position (Pic.15, 15.1). To Shred Twigs, Leaves, and Brush 1. 2. Slowly pour the material into the hopper. DO NOT try to stuff too much material in at one time or the machine will jam.
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.
When finished chipping, turn OFF the machine, allow all moving parts to come to a complete 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.
Engine Oil Replacement 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Place the machine on a level surface and warm up the engine for several minutes. Stop the engine. Remove the oil filler cap (Pic.5, 5.1). Place an oil pan under the engine. Remove the oil drain plug (Pic.5, 5.2) so that the oil can be completely drained. You will need to use a tube or other similar device to prevent the oil leaking onto the frame of the Chipper Shredder. Check the oil drain plug, gasket, oil filler cap, and O-ring.
Pic.21 Chipper blade Replacing V-Belt Replace or tighten the V-belt if you notice the motor running and the chipper blades are not spinning. 1. TURN OFF THE MACHINE, ALLOW ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE! 2. Remove the V-belt cover as shown in Pic.22. 3. 4. Roll the belt off of the pulleys and install the new belt. Replace the V-belt cover and re-attach the spark plug wire. Storage Follow these guidelines when storing your Chipper Shredder.
If the engine is not to be used or is to be stored for more than one month the following storage procedure should be carried out. Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank and the carburetor ensure that all the fuel has been removed. Remove the spark plug and pour approximately one tablespoon full of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole. With the ignition turned OFF gently pull on the recoil starter cord several times.
Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action Chipper Shredder no 1. Dull or damaged blades and hammers. longer chips or shreds well. 2. Loose, worn, or damaged Vbelt. Chips do not come out of the discharge chute or come out slowly. 1. Sharpen or replace blades and check the hammers for damage. 2. Replace or tighten V-belt. 1. Discharge chute or hopper is 1. Turn OFF the motor, disconnect the clogged. spark plug, then clean out the machine 2. Insufficient motor RPMs. 2. Move the throttle to FAST.
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Parts List Reference Name Qty Reference Name Qty 1 Screw M8x25 SHCS 6 50 Engine Plate 1 2 Flat Washer 8 76 51 Taper Gasket 8 2 3 Rubber Foot 3 52 Pothook 2 4 Front leg 1 53 Guard 1 5 Locknut M8 59 54 15HP Engine 1 6 1 55 Hopper Gasket 1 1 56 Belt Cover Protecting Plate 1 8 Discharge Chute Discharge Cover Board M6 Nylon Locknut 6 57 4.
40 Rubber Grid 1 89 Start switch fixing plate 1 41 Cover Board 89 1 90 Small sleeve 1 42 4*16 Rivet 6 91 start switch 1 43 8*24*2 Flat Washer 6 92 6×12×1.
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