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Maintaining
Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
WARNING: Before performing any type
of maintenance on the machine, wait for
all parts to stop moving and disconnect
the spark plug wire. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal injury or
property damage.
REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN
If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail
screen and clean area as follows:
Stop the engine. Make certain the chipper/shredder
vacuum has come to a complete stop.
Before unclogging the discharge chute, disconnect
and ground the spark plug wire to retaining post.
Remove the vacuum bag or blower chute (if
equipped) from the unit as instructed in the OPERA-
TION section to obtain access to flail screen.
Remove self tapping screw on right side of unit that
attaches to the flail screen. See Figure 5-1.
Remove hex screw on top of rear housing near
mounting bracket and the flange lock nut that
secures flail screen. See Figure 5-1.
Remove and clean the screen by scraping or wash-
ing with water. See Figure 5-2.
Reinstall the screen.
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Before perform-
ing any type of
maintenance on the
machine, wait for all
parts to stop moving
and disconnect the
spark plug wire.
Failure to follow this
instruction could
result in personal
injury or property
damage.
WARNING