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BEFORE USING YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER-VACUUM, REFER TO SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION
PRACTICES OF THIS MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL.
SECTION 5: OPERATION
IMPORTANT: Care should be taken not to shut
off the engine or to run out of gasoline while
operating the chipper-shredder-vacuum. Check
the fuel level periodically to avoid running out of
gasoline. Do not turn the engine off until all
chipping is completed to avoid jamming. If the
unit runs out of gas or is turned off while it is
chipping or shredding it may be necessary to
unclog the unit before it can be restarted. Refer
to “Removing the flail screen” in the
Maintenance section.
CONTROLS
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL
Squeezing the drive clutch control engages the drive
mechanism to the rear wheels. Releasing the clutch
control stops the rear wheels from driving. Release
the drive clutch control to slow down when
approaching an obstacle, making a turn or stopping.
See Figure 6.
Figure 6
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your chipper-shredder-vacuum. Read
instructions carefully.
NOTE: Your chipper-shredder-vacuum is shipped
without oil; however, a small amount of oil may be
present from the factory. Do not overfill.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank
indoors, with engine running or while
engine is hot. Do not smoke when filling
fuel tank.
TO START ENGINE
IMPORTANT: If unit shows any sign of motion
with the drive clutch control disengaged, shut
engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in
the “Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment” in the
Adjustment Instructions.
WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the
chipper-shredder-vacuum while starting
or operating. Do not operate this
chipper-shredder-vacuum unless the
nozzle, discharge chute and bag have
been properly installed.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
2. Make certain drive clutch control is in the
disengaged (released) position.
3. 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.
4. Move engine throttle control lever to FAST
position.
5. Place one foot on the left rear wheel to prevent
the unit from skidding while starting.
6. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let
the rope rewind slowly.
The operation of any chipper-shredder-vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown
into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety glasses
provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping, or while performing any
adjustments or repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles or
standard glasses.
WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
SAFETY GLASSES
Drive Clutch
Control