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Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by
this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
The engine is NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing
process may be present. It is essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct type to the
engine before use – see
E&OE
/ Shredder
User Manual
[Revision 3.0 February 2018]
Engine
Oil.
Failure to add engine oil will void the product
©2018 Michigan USA
warranty.

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  • Page 1 Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper / Shredder User Manual [Revision 3.0 February 2018] READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.

  • Page 2: Safety

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Safety Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or equipment or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols: You WILL be KILLED or...
  • Page 3 Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder General Electrical Safety General Electrical Safety General Service Information • Inspect electrical equipment, extension • Electrically grounded equipment must • The equipment must be serviced or cords, power bars, and electrical fittings have an approved cord and plug and be repaired at authorised service centres for damage or wear before each use.

  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Safety Symbols The product may have safety warning labels attached to it, explained below. Understand the symbols on your product and their meanings. If any stickers become unreadable, unattached etc, replace them. Flammable Material Hazard...
  • Page 5 Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Carbon-Monoxide Hazard Pull Hazard Slope / Fall Injury Hazard "Slam Dunk" Warning Do not use the product in Be aware that the product Be aware that using the Do NOT attempt "slam dunk" confined areas or without...

  • Page 6: Equipment Safety

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Equipment Safety Wood chippers can cause serious or fatal injury if proper safety precautions are not followed. It is extremely important that you read and fully understand the information in this section and all other safety warnings / recommendations and usage instructions before using the equipment.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Table of Contents Safety ..............................2 Safety Symbols ............................4 Equipment Safety ..........................6 Included Items ............................ 8 Before Use Checklist ......................... 9 Assembly ..............................9 Engine Oil ..............................10 Air Filter ..............................10 Fuel ................................10 Engine Starting and Stopping ......................

  • Page 8: Included Items

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Included Items E&OE ©2018 Michigan USA...

  • Page 9: Before Use Checklist

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Before Use Checklist Ensure that you carry out all procedures below before starting the engine or operating the equipment. All procedures described are generic in nature and slight variations between different models may exist. Failure to follow the checklist and carry out the procedures correctly may result in making the product warranty void.

  • Page 10: Engine Oil

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Engine Oil Four-stroke engines require engine oil in the crankcase for lubrication of internal components. Severe or irreparable damage may occur if the engine is allowed to run without engine oil. The engine oil level requires regular maintenance.

  • Page 11: Engine Starting And Stopping

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Engine Starting and Stopping Starting Petrol Engines 1. FUEL – Place the fuel tap (A) in the "ON" position (to the right). 2. CHOKE – If the engine is cold, place the choke (B) in the "COLD"...

  • Page 12: Environmental Considerations

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Environmental Considerations Altitude – If the engine is being used in altitudes at or above 1500m (approximately 5000'), adjustments to the fuel system may be required. This is because there is less oxygen in the air as altitude increases, which effectively "enriches"...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Operation Never use your hands to feed material directly into the machine chutes. If needed, use a stick etc to push the branches, leaves etc into the chute. • The machine is not designed for tough fibrous materials, such as flax, vines or palm fronds.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Maintenance Running combustion engines in confined areas CAN KILL IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon-monoxide – a deadly gas that you cannot smell or see. NEVER run a combustion engine in confined areas EVEN IF windows and doors are open. ONLY run combustion engines OUTDOORS and away from doors, windows and vents.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule - Petrol Engines / Machines

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Maintenance Schedule – Petrol Engines / Machines Where applicable. Pressure washers with non-sealed water pumps. Log splitters only. **** Briggs & Stratton "EXi" engines do NOT require engine oil changes; just ensure that oil level is correct.

  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Engine Oil Engines are NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing process may be present. It is essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct type to the engine before use.
  • Page 17 Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder To change the engine oil: 1. Place the machine on a suitable work surface that is flat and level and have a container ready to catch drained oil. 2. Clean the machine around the oil drain plug (D) and oil filler cap/dipstick so that no dirt or other material enters the engine when the plug or cap is removed.

  • Page 18: Air Filter

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Air Filter Operating the machine without a functional air filter may cause severe engine damage and will void any warranty. • A dirty or oil saturated air filter will restrict air flow, which can reduce performance and be mistaken as fuel system problems.

  • Page 19: Spark Plug

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Spark Plug If the spark plug is damaged (cracked insulator, broken or eroded electrodes etc), replace it. • Always use spark plugs of the correct "heat range" - see Specifications. The spark plug is used to ignite the air/fuel mixture inside the engine. The spark plug has electrodes on one end and an electrical terminal on the other.

  • Page 20: Blades

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Blades Wear suitable protective gloves when handling the cutting blades. To ensure optimum performance of the machine, the cutting blades need to be kept sharp. If cutting performance reduces or if the machine becomes obstructed frequently, the blades may require sharpening.

  • Page 21: Transportation And Storage

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Transportation and Storage Always ensure that the machine is cool enough to touch before transporting or storing. • Petrol/fuel/gasoline is extremely flammable – keep clear of naked flames or other ignition sources. • Always transport the machine with the fuel tap and engine ON / OFF switch (where applicable) in the "OFF"...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Troubleshooting Running combustion engines in confined areas CAN KILL IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon-monoxide – a deadly gas that you cannot smell or see. NEVER run a combustion engine in confined areas EVEN IF windows and doors are open. ONLY run combustion engines OUTDOORS and away from doors, windows and vents.
  • Page 23 Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Engine starts but runs erratically. Possible Fault Action Spark plug lead loose Ensure the spark plug lead is undamaged and is securely connected to the spark plug terminal. Choke ON Set the choke to the "HOT" or "RUN" position.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Specifications Engine Type 4-stroke, single cylinder Fuel Type Non-ethanol unleaded petrol Fuel Tank Capacity 3.6l Spark Plug Type F7TC, F7RTC Spark Plug Gap 0.7 to 0.8mm (0.028 to 0.032”) Valve Clearance Inlet: 0.15mm ± 0.02mm (0.006” ± 0.001”) Exhaust: 0.2mm ±...

  • Page 25: Engine Service And Maintenance Record

    Raptor 900 Compact Wood Chipper/Shredder Engine Service and Maintenance Record Use the following tables as a record of machine servicing and maintenance. Keeping accurate records will help ensure longest machine service life and may simplify fault diagnosis and any possible warranty claims.
  • Page 26 ©2018 Michigan USA. All rights reserved. No part of this document, including descriptive content, concepts, ideas, diagrams or images may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, scanning or recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without express permission or consent from the publisher.

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