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WARNING
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine
indoors or while
the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the engine manual. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Keep bystanders, helpers,
pets, and children at least 75 feet from
the machine before starting and while
operating. Do not operate this machine
unless the discharge chute and bag have been
properly installed and secured to the machine.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened
securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2. Make certain drive control is in the disengaged
(released) position.
3. Engines with choke lever:
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A
warm engine may not require choking).
Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual.
4. Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or START
position.
5. Place one foot on the left rear wheel to prevent the
unit from skidding while starting.
6. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will
pull slightly harder at this point).
NOTE: A noise will be heard at the start of the compres-
sion cycle, which will continue to be heard till the impeller
reaches full speed.
7. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, pull rope
with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Let the rope
rewind slowly.
8. Repeat the previous steps until engine fires. When
engine starts, move choke control (if equipped)
gradually to RUN position.
NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit for
more detailed instructions.
Stopping The Engine
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
To Empty Bag
1. Open the large zipper in the rear of the bag to
empty the contents. Be certain the zipper is closed
completely when operating the unit.
2. If bag is removed for any reason, follow instructions
for attaching the bag in the “Setting Up Your Chipper
Shredder Vacuum” section.
To Engage Drive
• To engage the wheel drive, hold the drive control
against the upper handle.
• Release the drive control to stop the rear wheels
from driving.
• Release the drive control to slow down when
negotiating an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping.
• Engage control slowly to prevent the front wheels
from lifting up.
Using the Chipper Shredder Vacuum
• Place both hands on top of the upper handle and
hold the drive control against the upper handle to
propel the unit over yard. Yard waste such as leaves
and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the
nozzle for shredding.
• After material has been shredded by the blades
on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged into
catcher bag.
•
Branches up to three inches in diameter can be fed
into the chipper chute.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to shred or chip any
material other than vegetation found in a normal yard
(i.e. branches, leaves, twigs, etc.) Avoid fibrous plants
such as tomato vines until they are thoroughly dried out.
Materials such as stalks or heavy branches up to 3” in
diameter may be fed into the chipper chute.
WARNING: Do not attempt to shred,
chip, or vacuum any material larger
than specified on the machine or in
this manual. Personal injury or damage
to the machine could result.
IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the
housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen
becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in
the Maintenance section. For best performance, it is
also important to keep the chipper blade sharp.
Keep bystanders,
helpers, pets, and
children at least 75
feet from the machine
before starting and
while operating. Do not
operate this machine
unless the discharge
chute and bag have
been properly installed
and secured to the
machine.
Setting
Up Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
