6. Keep your face and body away from the feed & discharge
openings.
7. Do not over-reach. Never stand at a higher level than the base
of the machine when feeding material into it. Keep proper
balance and footing at all times.
8. Do not allow processed material to build up in the discharge
zone; this may prevent proper discharge and can result in
kickback of material through the feed intake opening.
9. If the machine becomes clogged at the inlet opening or
discharge chute shut off the power source and disconnect
the spark plug wire before clearing debris in the inlet opening
or discharge chute. Remember that operating the starting
mechanism on engine powered machines will still cause
the cutting means to move.
10. Do not tamper with the engine governor settings on the
machine: the governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from
damage caused by overspeed. Seek authorised service if a
problem exists.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection,
or storage, or to change an accessory, make sure the spark
plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug. Make sure that
all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Allow the
machine to cool before making any inspections, adjustments
etc. Maintain the machine with care and keep it clean.
2. Store the machine out of reach of children and where fuel
vapour will not reach an open flame or spark. For extended
storage periods, run the unit dry of petrol. Always allow the
machine to cool before storing.
3. When servicing the cutting means be aware that, even though
the power source will not start due to the interlock feature of
the guard, the cutting means can still be moved by a manual
starting mechanism.
Starting
1. Ensure the Chipper Shredder is on stable level ground so it
won’t tip over. Do not operate the machine on a hard surface
such as concrete, as discharged material will rebound and may
damage people or property.
2. Before starting the engine, check that the engine mounting
plate is roughly horizontal. If not – see maintenance
instructions.
3. Refer to your engine booklet for details on adding oil and fuel to
your engine.
4. Follow the instructions for choking the engine (if it is cold).
5. Pull the starting cord until the engine starts and open the choke
after about 5 seconds.
6. Adjust the throttle to achieve the desired operating speed.
7. Once the engine is hot, it is not necessary to use the choke
when restarting.
8. Do not restart the unit with material in the chipper tube or
shredder chute. The additional drag may cause severe wear on
the drive belt or you may damage the pull starter on the engine.
Chipping
Warning
Never put your hands or fingers in the chipper chute. For the
protection of others, do not leave the machine unattended when it
is running.
1. Branches up to 65mm diameter can be chipped using the
chipper tube on the side of the unit (50mm without chipper
tube with the restrictor plate). Green timber will chip much
faster than dry timber. Do not chip wood that contains nails.
2. If the unit cannot be placed on the surface on which the chips
will be spread, then a sheet of plastic or canvas can be laid
under the machine to collect the chips.
Important!
Do not move the unit with the engine running. The resultant
tilting may starve the engine of oil and cause it to seize.
3. If the engine is slowing substantially while chipping, reduce the
rate you are feeding branches into the machine. This will also
make the resultant chips smaller and will extend the life of the
drive. Alternatively, check if the blades are blunt.
Note!
DO NOT throw the ends of branches that are larger than
15mm diameter into the shredder chute. Push them down
the chipper chute using another piece of wood.
4. Rotating the branches as you chip can reduce the incidence of
bark wrapping around the shaft and causing jamming.
5. Branches with multiple smaller branches connected can be fed
into the chipper chute until you are left with a handful of small
leaves and branches. This handful can then be dropped into
the shredder chute.
6. If the chipper becomes jammed, the engine should be stopped
immediately (if it has not stalled). Disconnect the spark plug
wire and move it away from the spark plug. Remove the
offending material before restarting. This may involve lowering
the shredder mesh, turning the shredder assembly backwards
and prising the material out of the tube.
Note!
DO NOT continue chipping if the drive belt is slipping or
smoking. To readjust the belt, see
maintenance information.
Warning
Never operate the machine with the small maintenance cover plate
in it’s open position or removed. Serious injury can result.
Shredding
Warning
A. Do not push material into the shredder chute with your
hands. Use a green branch or a piece of softwood.
B. Wear eye protection.
1. Many organic materials as well as leaves and branches can be
shredded. Vines will need to be cut into short lengths (about
300mm) before feeding them into the shredder chute as they
may wrap around the shaft. This could cause jamming of the
unit and cause severe injury to the operator.
Important!
Do not attempt to shred objects such as glass, metal, plastic
bottles or rocks.
2. Preferably wear gloves when feeding small branches into the
shredder chute, hold the branches loosely and release them
long before they contact the rotating blades.
