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- Page 1 OWNER’S AND O P E R AT O R ’ S M A N U A L ❧ 5F • 6F • 8F • 10F CSV’S WITH GASOLINE ENGINES The New Performance Standard...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
• Chipping dead wood or lumber and not sharpening page 12 the knives more often. • Forcing branches down the chipper when the knives are dull and not self-feeding. page 13 • The occasional, if accidental, railroad spike, brick, 2 x 4, barbed wire, and/or gardening tool “down the hatch”... - Page 3 ’ XACTLY A IMES ESTSELLER Rest assured. This Patriot Chipper-Shredder-Vac™ is the most versatile leaf clean-up machine around. And, it is more efficient and aggressive than products twice its weight costing much more. However, before you get started, read all the instruc- tions in this manual to work effi- ciently and safely.
- Page 4 RESULT. FORESTER CSV Owner’s & Operator’s Manual, 80007-172-5F © 1996 The Patriot Company. All rights reserved. Illustrations by Robert F. Schwengel. Patriot FORESTER Chipper-Shredder- Vac™ is a trademark of The Patriot Company, registered in USA. CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE 1-800-798-CHIP OUTSIDE THE U.S. CALL 1-414-259-8997...
- Page 5 5 KEY FEATURES Patriot FORESTER Chipper-Shredder-Vac HOPPER GUARDS SHREDDER (Do not reach beyond HOPPER the guards.) DISCHARGE CHUTE CHIPPER CONE INLET COLLECTION BAG OUTBOARD BEAR- (Must be attached before each use.) [No lubrication MODEL 10F-CSV SHOWN HERE ™ PUSH/PULL HANDLE...
- Page 6 KEEP FUEL AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Use a proper fuel container for your gasoline. Do not remove the gas cap until you have shut down the chipper-shredder-vac. Re-fuel the engine out of doors and only after the engine has cooled down. Use a gasoline funnel.
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Page 7: Safety
Before attaching, unzipping, or detaching the collection bag. ➪ Before clearing debris from any inlet or outlet in the event of a clog. ➪ Before removing debris from inside the chipper cone or shredder hopper. ➪ Before refueling the gas tank or adding oil. ➪... -
Page 8: Assembly
STEP 2 Insert the base of the chipper casting, bottom first, into the oval hole. Use your 1/2” wrench to tighten three serrated flange nuts (5/16-18) on the exposed studs. -
Page 9: Engine Controls
THE STOP SIGN Move the throttle to OFF to cut power to the chipper-shredder-vac. Notice, we do not say “to stop the chipper-shredder-vac.” Inertia causes the rotor to coast, even after the power is shut off. - Page 10 The adaptor only fits with the DANGER decal on your right as you stand behind the machine. FIFTH & LAST* Snap the cone cover over the chipper cone. This seals off all air flow for maximum vacuuming power. *Patented design...
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Page 11: Operation
• Skinny prunings may be bundled and inserted together. • Green materials chip easier and the knives keep their edges longer. • Resharpen or replace the chipper knives when you notice that they do not self-feed very well. Forcing debris into dull knives causes vibration and will eventually damage or destroy the rotor. -
Page 12: How It Works
Vacuuming The four blade vacuum draws air into the housings per and chipper cone. To take full advantage of this air flow system, the optional vacuum kit snaps into the hopper for a 15’ reach around the machine. CAPACITY... -
Page 13: ❺ Maintenance
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. 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. - Page 14 VACUUM (OPTIONAL) WORKS BEST WHEN YOU LET THE NOZZLE HOVER OVER THE WASTE. ▲ CAUTION: YOUR SAFETY AND TO MEET NATIONAL SAFETY STANDARDS, DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR AND HOPPER GUARD MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD CON- DITION. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR IF THE SHIELD OR DEFLECTOR ARE NOT INTACT.
- Page 15 With the chipper cone and base removed, slowly turn the rotor clock- wise with a probe until a chipper knife appears in the hole. First, scrape out any pulp embedded in the heads of the screws. Loosen the screws using the 3/16”...
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Page 16: What To Do With Thestuff
Bitten by the Bug? • “The Rodale Book of Composting,” by the editors of Rodale Press. • “The Mulch Book,” by Stu Campbell (Storey Publishing). • “Worms Eat My Garbage,” by Mary Apelhof (Flower). • “Yardening,” by Jeff and Liz Ball (MacMillan). -
Page 17: Illustrated Parts List
325000615 B ROTOR , ASSEMBLED w/ HAMMERS, 6, 8 & 10 HP 991200005 BEARING KIT w/ LOCK 993090035 Y-HAMMER KIT w/ shafts, hardware 990000015 CHIPPER KNIFE KIT w/ hardware 990040395 DEFLECTOR KIT 990000455 HOPPERS HARDWARE KIT 990000005 HARDWARE KIT, complete 990060005 WHEELS KIT, 6, &... - Page 18 REAR VIEW The circled numbers here refer to the numbers in the first column of the parts list. Several patents approved or pending. ▲ CAUTION: THE ROTOR WILL COAST EVEN AFTER IS OFF. MAKE SURE THE ROTOR IS FULLY STOPPED AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE.
- Page 19 page 19 ▲ CAUTION: THE ROTOR WILL COAST EVEN AFTER ENGINE IS OFF. MAKE SURE THE ROTOR IS FULLY STOPPED AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE. IF THE ROTOR IS STILL TURNING, MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
- Page 20 MAINTENANCE OR CLEAN-OUT. IF THE STILL TURNING, CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Washer Screw Detail of the shredder hopper. Both the shredder hopper and the chipper cone are assembled with the same hardware and wrench. bearing screw lock collar page 20...
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Page 21: Trouble-Shooter
TROUBLE-SHOOTER ▲ CAUTION: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMEDY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER-VAC, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, WAIT FOR THE ROTOR TO STOP TURNING, AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. FAILURE TO DO SO CONSTITUTES NEGLIGENT BEHAVIOR AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.