Champion Power Equipment 100137 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
3 in. (7.6 cm)
Chipper-Shredder
12039 Smith Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
USA / 1-877-338-0999
www.championpowerequipment.com
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Important Safety Instructions
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MADE IN CHINA
REV 100137-20160412
100137
MODEL NUMBER

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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE:
Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed and rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to
40°C (104°F). When your product is needed your product may be operated at temperatures ranging from -15°C (5°F) to
50°C (122°F) for short periods. If the product is exposed to temperatures outside this range during storage, it should be
brought back within this range before operation. In any event, the product must always be operated outdoors, in a
well-ventilated area and away from doors, windows and other vents.

100137
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 in. (7.6 cm)
Chipper-Shredder
Introduction ............................ 1
Introduction .......................... 1
Manual Conventions. ...................... 2
Safety Rules . ........................... 3
Training ............................. 5
Preparation .......................... 5
Operation. ........................... 6
Maintenance and Storage ................. 6
Controls and Features ..................... 7
Chipper-shredder. ...................... 7
Parts Included ........................ 8
Assembly .............................. 9
Unpacking ........................... 9
1) Install the Shredder Chute .............. 9
2) Install the Handle .................... 9
3) Install the Chipper Chute ............... 9
4) Install the Chute Deflector ............. 10
Collection Bag ....................... 10
Add Engine Oil ....................... 11
Add Engine Fuel ...................... 12
Operation . ............................ 13
Chipper-shredder Location ............... 13
Work Area .......................... 13
Before Each Use Inspect the Chipper-shredder . 14
Starting the Engine .................... 14
Chipper-shredder Operation .............. 15
Chipping and Shredding Tips ............. 16
Chipping ......................... 16
Shredding ........................ 16
Clearing the Shredding Chute ............. 16
Emptying the Collection Bag . ............. 17
Stopping the Engine ................... 17
Operation at High Altitude ............... 17
Maintenance and Storage .................. 18
Engine Maintenance ................... 18
Oil ............................. 18
Spark Plugs ....................... 18
Air Filter ......................... 19
Chipper-shredder Maintenance ............ 19
Cleaning ......................... 19
Flail Housing and Impeller Cleaning. ...... 19
Blade Sharpening ................... 20
Maintenance Schedule. ............... 21
Storage ............................ 21
Chipper-shredder Storage . ............. 21
Engine Stored for Less than 30 Days . ..... 21
Engines Stored for Over 30 Days. ........ 21
Specifications . ......................... 22
Chipper-shredder Specifications ........... 22
Engine Specifications .................. 22
Fuel .............................. 22
Oil ............................... 22
Spark Plugs ......................... 22
Maintenance Valve Clearance ............. 22
Parts Diagram. ....................... 23
Parts List . .......................... 24
Engine Parts Diagram .................. 25
Engine Parts List ..................... 26
Troubleshooting. ........................ 27

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ENGLISH 100137
INTRODUCTION
Record the model and serial numbers as well as date and place of purchase for future reference. Have this
information available when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment product. Champion Power Equipment and
Champion Engine Technology designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines.
With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this product should bring years of satisfying
service.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual, and we
reserve the right to change, alter and/or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
Since CPE/CET highly value how our products are designed, manufactured, operated and are serviced, and also
highly value your safety and the safety of others, we would like you to take the time to review this product manual
and other product materials thoroughly and be fully aware and knowledgeable of the assembly, operation, dangers
and maintenance of the product before use. Fully familiarize yourself, and make sure others who plan on operating
the product fully familiarize themselves too, with the proper safety and operation procedures before each use. Please
always exercise common sense and always error on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no
accidents, property damage, or injury occurs. We want you to continue to use and be satisfied with your CPE/CET
product for years to come.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Purchase Location
1-877-338-0999
100137
For Oil Type see ‘Add Engine Oil‘ section. For Fuel Type see ‘Add Fuel‘ section.

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100137 ENGLISH
MANUAL CONVENTIONS
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in property damage.
CAUTION
This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol
is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment.
Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
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shredder, we can help. Please call our help line at
1-877-338- 0 999.
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