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Fixing Clogs, Stalls & Jams
Stalls, jams, and plug-ups most often occur when the machine is overloaded.
When vacuuming, walk slowly over heavy leaf coverage. When chipping,
insert and retract thick branches so that the rotor maintains a constant speed.
Do not put prunings down the shredder that exceed the diameter or length
capacities of the model you own (see page 11).
If the chipper-shredder-vac clogs and stops, try the following:
1.
Set throttle to STOP. Pull off the spark plug wire.
2.
Check fuel supply. Did it run out of gas?
3.
Put on some gloves to avoid sharp edges when digging out the inlets.
4.
Remove collection bag, clean out discharge inlet.
4.
Clear out chipper cone and shredder hopper.
5. Gently pull the starter cord. If the rotor inside is turning freely,
re-attach the spark plug wire, bag, and re-start the engine.
6.
If the jam is more serious, remove the chipper cone. Then, use a heavy
stick or probe to insert into discharge inlet, and push back against the
fan blades on the rotor. This will force clogged debris out the front
oval opening and the discharge inlet. Repeat until clear.
Ready to Go?
❏ Check oil and gas levels, attach spark plug wire.
❏ Attach bagger-blower chute, T-bolts, hook bag on handle, close zipper.
❏ Remove any objects from chipper cone.
❺ MAINTENANCE
Servicing the Hammers &
Sharpening the Knives
Shut off the engine, let the rotor stop,
disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove the chipping cone assembly
at its base with a 1/2" wrench.
(To service the knives,
go directly to Step 8 on page 15.)
Disassemble the discharge deflector
and the bag retaining bolt
underneath the discharge chute
using two 1/2" wrenches.
1
2
▲
WARNING: THE POWER MUST BE OFF,
!
THE ROTOR FULLY STOPPED AND THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE DISCONNECTED
FROM THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE ANY
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE IS PER-
FORMED. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL
INJURY MAY RESULT!
Batten Down the Hardware
All the serrated fasteners, roll pins
and lockwashers have special locking
qualities when they're new.
Whenever removing one for any rea-
son, use a new one in its place.
Inspect and tighten loose fasteners
before each use.
Deflector Shields,
Hopper Guards & You
The deflector shield covering the dis-
charge chute and the flexible hopper
guard inside the shredder hopper are
designed to last a long, long time.
However, should either the guard or
the deflector somehow become dam-
aged, you must shut down the unit
and fix or replace them before contin-
uing any further.
▲
CAUTION: TURN OFF THE ENGINE,
!
WAIT
FOR
THE
STOP TURNING AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING TO SERVICE THE HAMMERS OR
KNIVES. FAILURE TO SHUT DOWN
PROPERLY CONSTITUTES NEGLIGENT
BEHAVIOR AND MAY RESULT IN PER-
SONAL INJURY.
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