Stanley 2-Way Feed Chipper / Shredder User manual

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2-Way FeedChipper/Shredder
Owner's Manual
Thismanualcontainsimportantsafetyinstructionsfor Chipper/Shredders
READSAFETYWARNINGSANDOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY,SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.
Contents:
Warnings& Specifications
ComponentIdentification
MissingPartsOrderForm
Assembly
ImportantEngineInformation
OperatingInstructions
Maintenance& Storage
Troubleshooting
Warranty& Service
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WARNINGS
Thisowner'smanualis consideredapermanentpartof thechippershredder
andshouldremainwith the chippershredderif resold.Theinformationand
specificationsincludedinthis publicationwere in effectatthe timeof ap-
provalfor printing.
GXiOutdoorPowerLLC,exclusivemarketerof STANLEYHeavyDutyPower
Equipment,reservesthe rightto discontinueor changespecificationsor de-
signat anytime without noticeandwithout incurringanyobligationwhat so
ever.Nopartofthis publicationmaybereproducedwithoutwritten permis-
WARNINGS
WARNING:Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand
others.Readandfollow all instructionsinthis manualbeforeattemptingto
operatethismachine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmayresultin
personalinjury.Whenyouseethissymbol- heedits warning.
8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthefeedintakeordischargeopening,
removeoremptybag,or inspectandrepairthe machinewhile the en-
gineis running.Shuttheengineoff andwait untilall movingpartshave
cometo acompletestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwire andgroundit
againsttheengine.
WARNING:Donotoperatethis machineunlessthechutedeflector
hasbeeninstalledproperly.
WARNING:Rotatingcuttingblades.Keephandsandfeet outof
WARNING:TheEngineExhaustfromthis productcontainschemicalsknown
tothe Stateof Californiato causecancer,birthdefectsor otherreproductive
harm.
DANGER:Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor
safeoperationinthismanual.Aswith anytypeof powerequipment,careless-
nessorerroronthe partofthe operatorcanresultin seriousinjury.Thisma-
chineis capableof amputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failure
to observethe followingsafety instructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryor
death.
WARNING: Donotdepositbrancheslargerthan4inch
diameterin thechute. Donot depositbrancheslargerthan1/4 inchesintothe
funnel.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keepthis manual
in a safeplacefor futureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplace-
mentparts.
2. Befamiliarwith all controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto
stopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.
3. Neverallow childrenunder16yearsoldto operatethis machine.Chil-
dren16yearsoldandovershouldreadandunderstandthe operation
instructionsandsafetyrulesin thismanualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedbyaparent.
4. Neverallow adultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction.
5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenatleast75feetfromthe
machinewhile it isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engineex-
haustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
7. Donotput handsandfeet nearrotatingpartsorin thefeedingchambers
anddischargeopening.Contactwith the rotatingimpellercanamputate
fingers,hands,andfeet.
WARNING: Safetyglassesshouldbewornwhile
operatingthis machineor if youarestandingwithin 75ft. ofthe machine.
WARNING: Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenatleast75feet
fromthemachinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe
area.
Neverwear looseclothesor longjewelryandkeepyourlonghair undera
headgearwhenoperatingmachine.
Never use machine on a slope or hard smooth floor.
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Component Identification
Attachingthe ChipCollectionBag
• Toattachthe bag,placethe openingofthe bagcompletelyoverthe
dischargechuteandhookthemetalgrommetsontwo wirehookslo-
catednearthe baseof theengine.
• Tightenthe drawstringsecurely.
RecoilStarter
Thestarterhandleislocatedontheengine.Pullthe starterhandleto start
engine.
ChipperChute
Allow twigs andsmallbranchesupto4" in diameterto befed intothe
impellerforchipping.SeeFigure6.
ChipperFunnel
Allow leavesandsmallbranchesupto 1/4" diametertobefed intothefunnel
forchippingandshredding.
ChipperBag (shownin hardwarebagbelow)
Collectsshreddedor chippedmaterialfedthroughthe chipperchuteorhopper
assembly.
LawnTractor orATV Hitch
Tobeusedfortowing bylawntractorsorATVsatspeedsbelow 15mph.
DischargeChute
Chippedmaterialsaredischargedthroughthisopening.Itmaybeleft openor
thechipcollectionbag(ChipperBag)canbeattachedtothe chute.
FuelTank
Filltankwith regularunleadedfuel.Always leaveabout1" ofair gapatthe
topof thetankfor fuel expansiontopreventseepageor spills.
RedElectricStartPushButton
120V OutdoorExtensionCord
Connection(Plug infor120V
electric start)
Figure 6
Fuel Tank
ChipperFunnelfordepositingleaves,
grass,plant debrisonly. Usetheside
chute forbranches.
RecoilStarter Serial#:
Stampedonengineblockbetweenfunnel
andengine
Cleanoutand blade
accesshatch
Discharge
Chute
ChipperChuteforfeeding branchesup
to4" in diameter.
Lawn tractor or ATVtrailer hitch
(maximumtow speedis 15mph).
Hardwarebag, safetydevices
andchip collection bag
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Missing PartsRequestForm
Pleaseindicate the part that you aremissing:
[] Hardwarebag Name
[] WheelKit
[] Other Address
[] Dateof purchase
Model#:
Phone
Email
[] Serial,4:
Comments:
IMPORTANT:Please include yourreceipt. Without a receipt, your
order will be delayed. You may also email us at:
[email protected].
Fax:[phone]
If emailing, please scan in your proof of purchase.
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Assembly
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useof thispowermachinetopersonswhoread,understandand
follow thewarningsandinstructionsin
thismanualandonthe machine.Notall safetylabelsshownmayapplyto
yourchippershredder.
Preparation
5.
6.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentisto beused.Remove
all rocks,bottles,cans,orotherforeignobjectswhichcouldbepickedup
or thrownandcausepersonalinjuryordamageto themachine.
Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygoggles,andgloves,duringop-
erationor while performinganadjustmentorrepair,to protecteyes.
Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe eyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclosefittingslacksandshirts.
Loosefitting clothesor Jewelrycanbecaughtin movableparts.Never
operatethismachinein barefeetor sandals.Wearleatherworkgloves
whenfeedingmaterialin thechipperchute.
Beforestarting,checkall boltsandscrewsforpropertightnessto be
surethe machineisin safeworking condition.Also,visuallyinspect
machineforanydamageat frequentintervals.
Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionslabels,asnecessary.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecareinhan-
dlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledon
yourselfor yourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinandchange
clothesimmediately.
a. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersourcesof
ignition.
c. Neverfuelmachineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhile theengineishotor
running.
e. Allow engineto coolat leasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
f. Neveroverfill fueltank. Filltankto nomorethan1/2 inch
belowbottomof filler necktoprovidespacefor fuel expan-
sion.
g. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
h. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipe it offthe engineandequipment.
Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait 5minutesbeforestart-
ingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainerinsidewherethere
isanopenflame,spark,orpilot light(e.g.furnace,water
heater,spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.).
j. To reducea fire hazard,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,
or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuel spillageand
removeanyfuelsoakeddebris.
k. Allow machineto coolat least5minutesbeforestoring.
Operation
1. Donotput handsandfeet nearrotatingpartsorin thefeedingchambers
anddischargeopening.Contactwith the rotatingimpellercanamputate
fingers,hands,andfeet.
2. Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethechipperchute,feedintake,
andcuttingchamberareemptyandfreeofall debris.
3. Thoroughlyinspectall materialto beshreddedandremoveanymetal,
rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhichcouldcausepersonal
injuryordamageto themachine.
4. If it becomesnecessaryto pushmaterialthroughthe shredderhopper,
usea smalldiameterstick.Donot useyourhandsor feet.
5. Ifthe impellerstrikesa foreignobjectorif your machineshouldstart
makingan unusualnoiseorvibration, immediatelyshutthe engineoff.
Allow the impellertocometoa completestop. Disconnectthe spark
plugwire, groundit againstthe engineandperformthefollowing steps:
a. Inspectfor damage.
b. Repairor replaceanydamagedparts.
c. Checkfor anyloosepartsandtightentoassurecontinued
safeoperation.
6. Donotallow anaccumulationofprocessedmaterialto buildupin the
dischargearea.Thiscanpreventproperdischargeandresultin kickback
ofmaterialthroughthe feedopening.
7. Donotattempttoshredor chipmateriallargerthanspecifiedonthe
machineor in this manual.Personalinjuryormachinedamagecould
result.
8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthefeedintakeordischargeopening
while theengineisrunning.Shutthe engineoff,wait until all moving
partshavestopped,disconnectthe sparkplugwire andgroundit against
theenginebeforeclearingdebris.
9. Neveroperatewithoutthe shredderfunnel,chipperchute,ordischarge
chuteproperlyattachedtothe machine.Neveremptyor changedis-
chargebagwhile theengineisrunning.
10. Keepallguards,deflectorsandsafetydevicesin placeandoperating
properly.
11. Keepyourface andbodybackandtothe sideof thechipperchutewhile
feedingmaterialintothemachineto avoidaccidentalkickbackinjuries.
12. Neveroperatethis machinewithout goodvisibility or light.
13. Donotoperatethis machineona paved,gravelor non-levelsurface.
14. Donotoperatethis machinewhile underthe influenceofalcoholor
drugs.
15. Muffler andenginebecomehot andcancauseaburn.Donot touch.
16. Neverpickupor carrymachinewhile the engineis running.
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Assembly
IMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithout gasolineor oil in theengine.Be
certainto fill the enginewith gasolineandoil asinstructedbeforeoperating
yourmachine.
Requiredtools: A Philips headscrew driver
1. Remove the chipper from its carton
Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel
along top flap to open carton.
Figure1
5. Attachingthe chipperfunnel
• Thefirst stepisto attachthe 2 handlesto thesidesof thefunnelusing
thewrenchprovidedanda Phillipsheadscrewdriver(Figure3). Tighten
thenutssecurely.
• Thesecondstepisto placethe funneloverthe openingonthechipper
box,ensuringthe rubbergasketis correctlyaligned. Securethe funnel
usingthe two "swing upbolts" andtheonefixedbolt usingthe wrench
provided.Tightenthe nutssecurely(Figure4).
Figure3 Figure4
2. Verify all parts inthe chippercarton(See Figure1)
• ChipperFunnel
• Chipperengineandboxassembly(pre-assembled)
• ChipperChute
• HardwareBag
• Trailerhitchandfunnelhandlespackagedtogether
5. Attachingthe Side Chipper Chute
• Placethechipperchuteoverthe
fourboltsprotrudingfromthe
sideofthe chipperboxand
securethenutstightly usingthe '
wrenchprovided(Figure5).
Figure2
3. Verify all parts inthe hardware bag(See Figure2)
• Hearingprotection
• Gloves
• Goggles(eyeprotection)
• Oilfill funnel
• Chipcollectionbag
• Wrenchfor assemblyofthe chuteandfunnel
• Hardwarebagwith a spareblade
Figure 5
6. Attachingthe chip collection bag
• Placethemetal grommetsof thebagoverthe wire loopslocatedatthe
baseofthe engine. Wrapthe bagunderthebottomofthe discharge
chuteandpull the drawstringtightly andsecureit.
7.Attachingthe trailer hitch
• Placethetrailer hitchintothe socketatthe baseof thechipperoverthe
axleassembly.Insertthe pinandsecurewith the lockingcotterpin.
8. Re-connectthe sparkplugwire
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Important Engine Information
Thisowner'smanualis consideredapermanentpartof thepowerequipment
andshouldremainwith the equipmentif resold.Theinformationandspecifica-
tionsincludedinthis publicationwere in effectatthe timeof approvalfor
printing.
GXiOutdoorPowerLLC,exclusivemarketerof STANLEYheavydutypower
equipment,reservesthe right to discontinueor changespecificationsor de-
signat anytime without noticeandwithout incurringanyobligationwhatever.
Nopartof thispublicationmaybereproducedwithoutwritten permission.
EMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEMINFORMATION
TheU.S.andCaliforniaCleanAir Acts
EPAandCaliforniaregulationsrequireall manufacturersto furnishwritten
instructionsdescribingthe operationandmaintenanceofemissioncontrol
systems.Thefollowing instructionsandproceduresmustbefollowed inorder
tokeeptheemissionsfromyourSTANLEYenginewithinthe emissionstan-
dards.Maintenance,replacement,or repairofthe emissioncontroldevices
andsystemsmaybeperformedby anyenginerepairestablishmentor individ-
ual,usingpartsthat are"certified" to EPAstandards.
SAFETYLABELLOCATIONS
Theselabelswarnyouof potentialhazardsthat cancauseseriousinjury.Read
themcarefully. If alabelcomesoff or becomeshardto read,contactyour
STANLEYdealerfor areplacement.
SAFETYINFORMATION
STANLEYproductsaredesignedtogivesafeanddependableserviceif oper-
atedaccordingtoinstructions.Readandunderstandthisowner'smanual
beforeoperatingyourpowerequipment.
OPERATORRESPONSIBILITY
Knowhowto stopyourpowerequipmentquicklyin caseof emergency.Under-
standthe useofall controlsandconnections.Besurethat anyonewhooper-
atesthis powerequipmentreceivesproper instruction.Donot let children
operatethepowerequipmentwithout parentalsupervision.
CARBONMONOXIDEGAS
Exhaustcontainspoisonouscarbonmonoxide,acolorlessandodorlessgas.
Breathingexhaustcancauselossof consciousnessandmayleadto death.To
keepexhaustgasfromaccumulating,usein anareawith adequateventila-
tion. DONOTusethis productin agarage,basement,crawlspace,enclosed
shed,or anyotherareathat doesnot haveadequateventilation. DONOTuse
this equipmentnearventilationductsoropenwindowsthat mayallow ex-
haustgassesto enteryourhomeorbusiness.ONLYoperatethisproduct
outdoors.
FireandBurnHazards
Theexhaustsystemgetshot enoughtoignite somematerials.
Keepthe powerequipmentat least3feet (1meter)awayfrombuildings
andotherequipmentduringoperation.
Donotenclosethis productin anystructure.
Donotsmokewhen refueling.
Keepflammablematerialsaway.
Themufflerbecomesveryhotduringoperationandremainshotfora
while afterstoppingthe engine.Becarefulnottotouch themufflerwhile
it ishot.
Lettheenginecoolbeforestoring.
Refuelin awellventilatedareawith the enginestopped.
Fuelvaporsareextremelyflammableandmayigniteafterthe enginehas
Failureto properlyfollow maintenanceinstructions andprecautions
can causeseriousinjuries ordeath. Always follow the inspectionand
maintenancerecommendationsand schedulesinthis owner'smanual.
SafetyPrecautions:
Makesuretheengineisoff beforeyoubeginanymaintenanceor repairs.This
will eliminateseveralpotentialhazards:
• Carbonmonoxidepoisoningfromengineexhaust.
Besurethereisadequateventilationwheneveryouoperatethe
engine.
•Burnsfromhot parts.
Letthe engineandexhaustsystemcoolbeforetouching.
•Injuryfrommovingparts.
Donot runthe engineunlessinstructedto doso.
Inthe Stateof Californiaa sparkarrestorisrequiredbylaw. Otherstatesmay
havesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonall federallands. Ifyouequipthe
muffler with asparkarrestor,it mustbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorder.
Rapidretractionof the recoil startercord canpull the startercord
back fasterthanyoucan let go. When startingthe engine,pull the
cord slowlyuntil resistance isfeltthen pull rapidlyto avoidkickback.
The engineexhaustfromthis productcontainschemicals knownto
the StateofCaliforniatocausecancer, birthdefectsorotherrepro-
ductiveharm.
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Operating Instructions
WARNING: The operationof any chippershredder can result in for-
eignobjectsbeingthrown intothe eyes,which can damageyoureyes
severely.Always wear the safety glasses providedwith this unit or
eye shields before chipping or shreddingand while performingany
adjustmentsor repairs.
Always usethe proper personalsafetyequipmentbefore startingthis
machine:
1. Earprotection
2. Gloves
3. Eyeprotection
Add GasolineandOil
Step1:Addgasoline
Step2:Addapproximately1.1quartsof 10W-30oil (5W-30is recommended
for coldweatherclimate)untilthe oil isaboutto overflowfromthe oilfill
spout. A low oil sensorwill preventthe enginefrom runningunlessthe oil is
COMPLETELYFULL.
Ensure both oil fill plugs on the engine are secure after
filling.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine runningor until
the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutesafter
running.
Startingthe Engine
Step3: Attachsparkplugwire tosparkplug.Makecertainthemetalcapon
theendofthe sparkplugisfastenedsecurelyoverthe metaltip onthespark
plug.
Step4: MovechokeleveronenginetoCHOKEposition.(Awarmenginemay
not requirechoking).
Step5: Turnthefuelvalvetothe ONposition.
Step6: Recoilstart:Graspstarterhandleandpullropeout slowlyuntilen-
ginereachesstartof compressioncycle(ropewill pullslightlyharderatthis
point). Pullropewith a rapid,continuous,full armstroke.Keepa firm gripon
starterhandle.Letthe roperewindslowly. Repeatthe previousstepsuntil
enginefires. Donot pull formorethan4times betweenintervals.
Step7: Electricstart: FollowStep3to Step5,thenplugany120Voutdoor
extensioncordintothe 120VExtensionCordConnection(SeeFigure6),and
thenpushthe RedStarterButtonto startthe engine.Donotrunstartermore
than10timesat intervalsof5secondsOn/5 secondsOff.
Step8: Whenenginestarts,movechokecontrolgraduallytothe RUNposi-
tion.(SeeFigure7)
NOTE."A noisewill beheardwhenhT_d/_gthestart of thecompress/bncycle.
ThisnoiseIScausedby theflails andhkzgers,wh/bharepart of theshreddl?Zg
mechanism,andlt shoLi/dbeexpectedLintl/theirflpe//erreachesfLi//speed
Figure 6
Figure7
Usingthe ChipperShredder
Yardwastesuchasleavesandpineneedlescanberakedupandplacedinthefunnel
assemblyfor shredding.DO NOTPUTBRANCHESINTOTHETOPFUN-
NEL. BRANCHESSHOULDBEFEDINTOTHESIDECHIPPERCHUTE.
If usingthe side chipperchuteto chip branches,it isimportant to let
thechipperfeed the branchesthroughautomatically. DONOTat-
temptto forcethe branchesthrough. Ifthe branchesdonotautomati-
cally feedthrough,gentlypushthe branchandthenallow the chipper
toautomaticallyfeedthe branchthrough. Forcingbranchesintothe
sidechute maywear the belt prematurely.
Afterthe materialhasbeenshreddedbythe flail bladesonthe impeller
assembly,it will bedischargedout ofopeningor intochipcatcherbag.
Donotattempttoshredor chipanymaterialotherthanvegetationfoundin a
normalyard(i.e.branches,leaves,twigs,etc.) Avoidfibrousplantssuchas
tomatovinesuntiltheyarethoroughlydriedout.Twigsandsmallbranchesup
to4" in diametercanbefed intothe chipperchute.
IMPORTANT:Theflail screenis locatedinsidethehousinginthe discharge
area.If theflail screenbecomesclogged,removeandcleanasinstructed.For
bestperformance,it is alsoimportanttokeepthechipperbladesharp.
ToEmptythe ChipBag
• Stoptheengine.
• Release the drawstring and remove the bag from the discharge chute.
• Empty bag and reattach to the discharge chute opening.
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Maintenance & Storage
SECTION5: MAINTAINING YOURCHIPPERSHREDDER
MaintenanceSchedule
Item Before each 20hrsor 50hrs or 100 hrs or 300hrs or
use every 3 every 3 every 6 every1
month months months year
Engineoil (Check) X
EngineOil(Change) X
Air Cleaner(Check) X
Air CleanerWash X
Fuelfilter Cup(Clean) X
SparkPlug(Clean) X
SparkPlug(Change) X
Lubricaterelease bracket X
Lubricate hopperassembly X
Checkchipper blade X
FuelTankandFilter (Clean) X*
WARNING:Always stop engine, disconnectspark plug, and ground
againstenginebefore cleaning,lubricatingor doinganykindof main-
tenanceon yourmachine.
MaintenanceAnd Storage
1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregu-
larly,
2. Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervalsto
keepthemachinein safeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspect
machineforanydamageandrepair,if needed.
Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engineandmake
certainthe impellerandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe engineto preventunintended
starting.
4. Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingsor overspeedthe engine.
Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedofthe en-
gine.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
6. Followthismanualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,andstor-
ageof thismachine.
7. Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan
openflame,sparkor pilot lightsuchasa waterheater,furnace,clothes
dryer,etc.
8. Always refertothe operator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-
seasonstorage.Ifthe fueltankhasto bedrained,dothis outdoors.
9. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to pro-
tect the environment.
StoringYourChipper Shredder
1. Cleantheequipmentthoroughly.
2. Wipe equipmentwith anoiledragto preventrust.
3. Referto enginemanualforcorrectenginestorageinstructions
4. Storeunit in a clean,dryarea.Donot storenextto corrosivematerials
suchasfertilizer.
If the ChipperBecomesClogged:
Ifthe dischargeareabecomesclogged:
• Stoptheengine. Disconnectsparkplugwire fromsparkplugandground
againstthe engine.
• Removethe largefunnelandthe cleanout accesshatchonthesideof
thebox(asnecessary).
• Reachin andclearthedebriscausingthe blockage.Reinstallthefunnel
andthecleanoutaccesshatch.
• Connectthe sparkplugwire andrestart.
/Vote. ff t/seb/ockage is severe, t/se f/al/ scmen wit/7lf7t/Todischarge chute
can be removedas we//,preWb'l_ggreater access. To accornp/is/_t/_lS,remove
thepins and sllc/e the flal/ screen OZltof the discharge ct_zlte.
ToChangeorTightenthe Belt:
Note,thebelt isdesignedtobethe weakestlink in themechanicallinkage
betweenthe engineandtheblades.This improvesthesafetyanddurability
ofthe chippershredder.Occasionallybelttighteningandbeltchangeswill be
required.
Tochangethe beltperformthefollowing:
• Stoptheengineandmakecertainthe chippershredderhascometo a
completestop. Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainstthe engine.
• Removethebelt guard.
• Tochangethe belt,prythe beltoff a pulleyusingascrewdrivershaft as
awedgeasyourotatethe pulley. Inasimilarfashion,a newbelt canbe
placedonthe pulleys.
Totightenthetensiononthe pulleys,follow the abovestepsplus:
1. Scribeamarkonthebaseplatealongthe edgeofthe engine.
2. Removethe beltfromthe pulleys.
3. Removethe handle,dischargechuteandscreen.
4. Loosenthe 4 boltssecuringthe engine.
5. Slidetheengineabout1/8" furtherback.
6. Tightentheenginemountingboltssecurely.
7. Re-installthe beltandverifythe tension. If the belt isstilltoo
loose,movethe enginebackanother1/8" byrepeatingthe
abovesteps.
8. Reinstallguards,chutes,andscreens
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Maintenance & Storage
ToRemove,SharpenorAdd Chipper
Blades:
Yourchipperwassentwith onebladeattachedanda sparebladein the hard-
warebag. Thebelt life will beextendedby operatingthechipperwith a sharp
bladeatatime.
• Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engine.
• Removethebladeaccesshatch androtatethebladeto alignwith the
accesshatch.
• Removetheflail screeninthe dischargechuteby removingthepinsthat
secureit atthe topandbottomof thescreen.
• Removethebladeusinga3/16" allenwrenchonthe outsideofthe
bladeandanadjustablewrenchonthe impellerassembly(throughthe
dischargechute). Apieceofpipeorwood shouldbeusedto blockthe
flails, preventingthemfrominadvertentlyturning.
• Add,replaceorsharpenthe bladesas desired.
• Whensharpeningthe blade,protecthandsbyusingglovesandfollow
theoriginalangleofgrind.Also,makesureto removeanequalamount
fromeachbladeandtorqueto 250- 300in.Ibs.
NOTE:Makecerta/?_bladesamreassembledw/_hthesharpedgeiac/;_g
upward
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