Hopper
Handle
Chipper Chute
Recoil Starter
T
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ar
Receiver
Controls
Chipper Chute
Branches up to two (2) inches (model series CS2210 and CS4265) or three (3) inches
(model series CS3310 and CS4325) in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute
for chipping.
Hopper
Leaves, twigs and branches up to 1/2-inch in diameter may be placed into the
hopper for shredding.
IMPORTANT! Never place branches with a diameter greater than 1/2-inch in the hopper.
Doing so can result in serious damage to your unit's shredder blade, flails or impeller.
Tow Bar (If Equipped)
Use the tow bar to tow the chipper shredder behind a tractor to a job site.
Receiver (If Equipped)
Use the receiver to secure the tow bar to the chipper shredder when towing the
chipper shredder with a tractor.
Handle
Use the handle when manually transporting the chipper shredder.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is located on the engine. Refer to the separate Engine Operator's
Manual for engine starting instructions.
Engine Controls
See the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your unit for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
Spring Latch (CS3310 and CS4325)
The spring latch is located on the top of the hopper. It is used to release or lock the
chipper chute in a raised position for storage or for transporting. See Figure 5.
CONTROLS & OPERATION
Spring Latch
Lock Rod
Figure 5
Never operate the chipper shredder with the chipper chute in the raised
position. Use the spring latch to lower the chipper chute into the operating
position before starting the engine.
Lock Rod (Model Series CS3310 and CS4325)
The lock rod is located on the chipper chute support. It is used to release or lock the
chipper chute in a lowered position for operation.
Chute Deflector
Debris is discharged from the machine's reduction chamber through the chute
deflector.
Operation
The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear
the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chipping or
shredding and while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Starting Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for engine starting instructions.
Shredding
Never operate the chipper shredder without chipper chute lowered into
the operating position.
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be placed in the hopper for
shredding. After material has been processed by the shredder blade and flails, it will
be forced out of the chute deflector, and if attached, into a debris collection bag.
Observe the following guidelines when shredding yard debris:
•
Never attempt to shred material other than normal yard debris (leaves,
twigs, pine cones, etc.).
•
Avoid shredding fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are
thoroughly dried out. Fresh vines do not shred well and tend to wrap
themselves around the impeller and flails.
•
Place reasonable amounts of debris into the hopper at a time. Do not
overload the hopper.
•
Allow the material in the hopper to be drawn into the blades and shredded
before adding additional debris to the hopper. Failure to due so may result in
a clogged hopper, clogged chute deflector or a stalled engine.
•
Avoid placing twigs longer than 24 inches into the hopper. Twigs longer than
24 inches may result in a clogged hopper.
IMPORTANT! Never place branches with a diameter greater than 1/2-inch in the
hopper. Doing so can result in serious damage to the unit's shredder blade, flails
or impeller.
Clearing the Hopper
Should the hopper become clogged with debris during operation, proceed as follows:
1.
Grasp the handle with both hands and gently agitate the chipper shredder to
help loosen debris, drawing it into the impeller.
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING