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Normal Care
For stubborn debris, the vacuum nozzle housing can be
removed from the unit following the steps in the hammer
service section of this manual, and hosed out with a gar-
den hose.
and clean out if required. Always shut engine off and
fluid levels to run down below full may result in erratic
remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug before
starting performance, or inability of the battery to provide
reaching into the housing to clear material.
adequate power to operate the starter motor.
To check battery fluid:
1. Remove the top cover.
2. Remove battery filler cap. Battery fluid must be even
with split ring “full” mark. If necessary, add distilled
water to bring fluid level up to full level.
Inspect Vacuum Hose (Optional)
Repetitive use may result in a build-up of debris on the
3. Reinstall battery filler cao
inner walls of the flexible vacuum hose. If this occurs,
remove the hose from the unit, and rinse out with a
gar-
Checking/Cleaning Battery Cables
den hose. Allow the hose to dry before reusing. Inspect
the hose for any sticks or small branches that may have
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first.
become lodged inside, and remove.
2. Clean the
batterv
terminals and cable clamos with a
BAG CARE
wire brush and battery post terminal cleaner.
3. Reconnect cables, positive cable first.
material from the chipper and shredding chamber. -Use
of the Chipper Vacuum in extremely dusty or dry condi-
tions may cause a build-up of fine debris on the bag fab-
The discharge bag is designed to allow air to pass freely
ric, reducing the air flow and the efficiency of the vacu-
through the material, while safely retaining discharged
um action. If this occurs, remove the bag from the unit
and turn it inside out, and brush or vacuum it clean. If
you have purchased the hose kit accessory, you can use
the hose kit to vacuum the bag clean.
or a protective aerosol spray coating designed to
provide a protective barrier on electrical connections.
4. Coat cables and clamps with grease, petroleum jelly,
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WARNING
Lead-Acid batteries contain sulphuric acid, a high-
ly corrosive liquid that can cause severe chemical
burns if allowed to come into contact with skin, or
blindness if allowed to contact your eyes. Always
wear eye goggles and protective gloves when han-
dling or servicing the battery.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
(Electric Start Units Only)
Checking Battery Fluid Level
Check the battery fluid periodically to make sure that the
fluid level is maintained at the “full” mark. Allowing the
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WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables, dis-
connect the negative cable FIRST, and reconnect it
LAST. If not done in this order, the positive termi-
nal can be shorted to the frame by a tool, creating
a dangerous spark that can ignite fuel vapors or
escaping hydrogen from the battery.
Lead-acid batteries also produce hydrogen, a col-
orless, highly explosive gas that can be easily ignit-
ed by a single spark. Always disconnect the nega-
tive cable first and reconnect it last to prevent a
spark from occurring if a tool accidentally contacts
the positive terminal and any part of the machine
frame at the same time.
Never smoke or allow ignition sources to be near-
by while servicing the battery.
Never attempt to charge a discharged battery with-
out first checking the fluid level and making sure
the fluid is to the full level.
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