OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Safety Rules and Information Moving Parts This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you follow all the rules in this book, the unit is safe to operate. The chipper/shredder has spinning blades that can amputate hands and feet.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This unit is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Safety Rules and Information ChIldREN running. Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor to come to a complete stop, and remove the spark Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to plug wire from the spark plug before removing excess the presence of children.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Safety Rules and Information Safety decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on your unit should be carefully read and This unit has been designed and manufactured to obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these provide you with the safety and reliability you would instructions are not followed.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Safety Rules and Information Safety Icons (European Models) Warning: Read Operator’s danger: Thrown Objects. Manual. This machine is capable of throwing Read and understand the objects and debris. Keep bystanders Operator’s Manual before using this away.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Safety Rules and Information Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Initial Assembly Initial Assembly Install Chipper Cone - All Models 1 . Position the chipper cone (A) over the three 5/16-18 threaded studs protruding from the engine plate, and attach using three 5/16-18 flange nuts (B). 2.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Initial Assembly Install the hopper - All Models 1. Remove two 1/4 locknuts and flat washers from hopper liner and set aside. Attach the hopper to the rotor housing. Make sure to engage the metal lip of the hopper liner inside the housing.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Initial Assembly Slide bag over dis- charge chute. Make sure bag Slide bag over dis- Lift discharge noose fits over top charge chute. chute and slide of discharge chute Make sure bag bag over chute. and notch in chute noose fits over top Make sure bag...
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Features and Controls Figure 1. Controls Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Operating requires the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Operation general Operating Safety dANgER Be sure to read all information in the Safety and The exhaust from this product contains carbon Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit. monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop orderless, and tasteless gas that can cause the unit.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Operation by running it for at least a minute. 6. Set throttle to FULL and begin chipping/shredding. Stopping the Engine NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by setting the throttle control to STOP. 1.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Operation Chipping & Shredding Recommendations Operation Type of Waste Size limitations Notes Permitted Shredding Dry or moist organic Branches and twigs up to Alternately chip or shred moist green material including leaves, 1/2” diameter and 18” long. waste with dry waste to avoid plugging plants, flowers, fruits, or of the discharge chute.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Regular Maintenance Maintenance Schedule & Procedures The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit. SAFETy ITEMS Before Every 5 Every 25 Every Every Spring & Each hours hours Fall hours hours Check for loose hardware •...
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Regular Maintenance Figure 4. Clean debris from Engine Cooling Fins Figure 5. Inspect Shredder hammers A. Access Panel Clean debris from Engine & Chipper Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours. The engine requires air flow to cool itself and for combustion.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Regular Maintenance Inspect Chipping Knives Service Interval: Every 25 hours, or As Necessary The chipping knives of this unit can be rotated or sharpened to provide a new cutting surface as required. When inspecting the knives be careful to avoid touching the sharpened edges.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Regular Maintenance Engine Oil Type & Capacity Use oil classified API Service Class SF, Select a quality engine oil using the chart in Figure 10. SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity: 8.5 torque rated models require 5/8 quart (0.6L) of oil. Check Engine Oil level 30 Conventional** Service Interval: Before Each Use...
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Troubleshooting & Repair Troubleshooting Chart WARNINg While normal care and regular maintenance will extend To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use the unit only when the engine is stopped. may eventually require that service be performed to allow Always disconnect the spark plug wire and it to continue operating properly.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Troubleshooting & Repair Figure 12. Removing the Shredder hopper Figure 13. Removing the Rotor housing Repair Shredding hammer Rotation and Replacement The cutting edges of the shredding hammers may eventually wear out requiring rotation of the hammer or replacement if all cutting edges have been dulled.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Troubleshooting & Repair capscrews. Torque the socket head capscrews (A) to 30-35 ft. lbs. (41-47 N.m.)Refer to Figure 14 for assembly. The J-hammer (G) on the opposite side of the rotor faces outward for balanced rotation. Repeat for all the hammers.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. ChASSIS: All Models Chipping Capacity Approximately 3”...
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS 1695924 Chipper/Shredder BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, L.L.C. OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the Briggs and Stratton engine* (if equipped) that is defective in material or workmanship or both.
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