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SITE LOCATION
1. Select an area that will provide stable footing for
both the Chipper Vacuum and the operator. Do not
operate on wet, slippery surfaces, or in areas with
heavy pedestrian traffic that may distract you from
alert operation of the unit.
2. Locate the Chipper Vacuum near the waste materials
to be chipped to reduce unnecessary lifting and
carrying.
3. Trim and stack the materials to be chipped for more
efficient and safe operation of the Chipper Vacuum.
4. Provide sufficient room for maneuvering around the
Chipper Vacuum. Never set up the work area so that
operators must over-reach or have to step over
materials to be processed.
5. Review all operating safety instructions before
proceeding.
6. Determine whether you wish to
use
the discharge
bag to collect the chipped material, or the discharge
deflector elbow to direct the chipper discharge to a
safe area.
7. The optional discharge deflector elbow should only
be used when the unit is positioned over a sofi
surface such as soft dirt or grass, and should always
be directed to the side and away from the operator.
8. If the discharge bag is to be used, be sure to allow
Operation
adequate access around the Chipper Vacuum for
bag removal and reattachment.
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DANGER
Internal combustion engines produce Carbon
Monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas
that can cause dizziness, nausea, unconscious-
ness, and even brain damage or death if breathed.
Operate the Chipper Vacuum outdoors in a well
ventilated location only.
Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from the
operating and discharge areas.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious injury or death to you or bystanders.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
1.
Inspect the chipper cone for debris and other objects
that may have fallen into the machine while the unit
was idle, and remove them before starting the unit.
Before reaching into the chipper cone, always
disconnect the spark plug wire first to prevent
accidental starting of the unit.
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2. Inspect the chipper cone and make sure that it is
firmly attached to the shredder housing.
3. Check all parts to ensure that they are properly
attached and that all fasteners are properly tight-
ened.
4. If a discharge bag is not going to be used to accu-
mulate waste material, make sure the discharge
deflector elbow is directed away from the operator,
and that the area selected for accumulation of
chipped or shredded material will not cause ejected
material to be deflected toward the operator or
bystanders.
5. If a discharge bag is being used, make sure it is
attached to the discharge chute securely, and is
correctly supported by using all four support straps.
6. Open the Variable Suction
ControlrM
intake flap on
the nozzle, and check to make sure no unwanted
debris or other objects are stuck in the nozzle.
7. Fill the fuel tank to a level no closer than
l/2”
from
the bottom of the filler neck. Obey all safety precau-
tions while handling and fueling the unit. Use regular,
unleaded gas only.
8. Check oil level if unit has not been operated since
initial set-up.
9. Before attempting to start the unit, make sure:
l fuel cap is attached securely,
l oil dipstick is fully inserted in dipstick port,
l chipper cone cap is installed over chipper cone
opening if chipping is not to be performed,
l speed control lever is in normal, disengaged posi-
tion, and speed control selector is in position
#l,
iO.To use self-powered vacuum/shredding mode vacu-
um hose intake opening plug must be fully inserted
into intake opening.
Il.
To use
20’
flexible hose for vacuuming:
l hose end must be fully inserted in hose intake
opening.
l
Variable Suction
ControlrM
setting is set to closed
position.
l
area to be vacuumed is clear of rocks, gravel,
other hard or sharp debris, and small animals and
pets.
START-UP
The controls required to start the Chipper Vacuum are
located on the engine, and are marked “Choke” and
“Throttle” (Figure 1). A more detailed description of
engine operation and all related precautions and proce-
dures can be found in the engine manufacturer’s manual
supplied with each Chipper Vacuum.