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- Page 1 ’ PERATOR ANUAL HIPPER HREDDER WITH LECTRIC TART 6/14E ODEL Mfg. No. 1692902...
- Page 2 Form Nos. 1717126 Rev. 4/97 © Copyright 1996 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. 500 N. Spring Street, P.O. Box 997 All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA. Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA TP 100-2056-00-CS-S...
- Page 3 ’ PERATOR ANUAL HIPPER HREDDER WITH LECTRIC TART 6/14E ODEL Mfg. No. 1692904...
- Page 4 Form Nos. 1717127 Rev. 4/97 © Copyright 1996 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. 500 N. Spring Street, P.O. Box 997 All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA. Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA TP 100-2056-00-CS-B...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. © Copyright 1997 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA. TP 100-2056-00-CS-SB Table of Contents Using Your Chipper/Shredder ...13 Description of General Functions...13... -
Page 6: Safety Rules & Information
Never attempt to start or operate the unit unless you are sure that all required hardware has been used. 7. Inspect the shredder hopper and chipper cone for any debris, loose hardware, or other material that may have fallen in during unpacking and assembly. -
Page 7: Operating Location
9. Never overfill the fuel tank. Fuel may run out of the tank and contact hot surfaces on the chipper/shred- der motor and ignite, causing a fire and/or risk of an explosion. Fill fuel tank to 1/2” below bottom of filler neck only. -
Page 8: Safe Wearing Apparel
Never lean directly over the machine. 4. Always stand to the side of the chipper cone when feeding tree limbs and branches into the unit, as tree limbs, branches, and harder woods may whip around while being chipped. -
Page 9: Transporting And Storage
11. Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone, shredder hopper or discharge chute while the unit is running. Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor to come to a complete stop, and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug before removing excess materials. -
Page 10: Safety Decals
Safety Rules & Information SAFETY DECALS Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the chipper/shredder as a constant reminder to the operator of the most important safety precautions. All Warning, Danger, Caution, and instructional messages on your chipper/shredder should be carefully read and obeyed. -
Page 11: Becoming Familiar With The Chipper/Shredder
A. Shredder Hopper — funnels leaves and other debris into the shredder housing. B. Chipper Cone — helps guide tree limbs and branch- es directly into the chipper knives. C. Discharge Chute —ejects the material out of the chipper/shredder, delivering processed materials to a specific area. -
Page 12: Assembling The Chipper Shredder
• Phillips Screw Driver • Hex (Allen) Wrench Attaching the Chipper Cone 1. See Figure 2. Position the chipper cone assembly base onto the mounting casting and attach the cone using the hex socket screws (1/4-20 x 3/4”) and the 1/4”... - Page 13 Do not tighten at this time. 4. Make sure the hopper is properly seated on the rotor housing, and then tighten all hardware securely. Assembling the Chipper/Shredder Figure 4. Attaching Hopper to the Rotor Figure 5. Installing Hardware Inside Hopper...
- Page 14 Assembling the Chipper/Shredder Attaching the Discharge Bag Your unit comes equipped with a bag for collecting debris as it exits the discharge chute. Shut off engine, wait for it to stop, pull and secure spark plug wire, See Figure 6 for installation.
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Page 15: Controls & Operation
• No fuel has spilled onto engine or surrounding com- ponents. • All hardware and parts are properly secured. • No foreign objects are in chipper cone or shredder hopper. • Your clothing is not excessively loose or hanging down, and you are not wearing jewelry or other arti- cles that could get caught in the machinery. -
Page 16: Engine Controls
D. Recoil Starter — is used to pull the engine over by hand for manual starting. START-UP The controls required to start and run the chipper/shred- der are located on the engine, see Engine Controls. Also see the engine manual for engine related information. -
Page 17: Using Your Chipper/Shredder
The cone feeds the branches into the two rotor mounted chipper knives. Because of the angle of the blades the chipper will, to an extent, feed itself. The chips of material then pass through a slot in... -
Page 18: Proper Technique For Chipping
Hold tree limbs and branches carefully to maintain con- trol as they are being fed into the chipper cone, letting the self-feeding action of the unit pull the material in. Never wrap your fingers around tree limbs and branches so tightly that you can’t let go quickly if the tree limb or... -
Page 19: Proper Technique For Shredding
The vacuum kit attaches directly to the back of the grinder. A cover is placed over the shredder hopper diverting the chipper/shredders vacuum force to the vac- uum attachment. The vacuum kit allows leaves to be raked directly into the leaf tray, where vacuum action draws the material into the shredding chamber. - Page 20 Using your Chipper/Shredder TIPS FOR BETTER SHREDDING DO’s 1. Process materials at a feeding rate that allows the rotor to keep turning at a consistently high rate of speed. 2. Alternate wet and dry material to prevent the dis- charge chute from becoming plugged. Dry and...
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Page 21: Waste Materials Guide
Size Limitations Method to Use Maximum Diameter: Chipping Model 6/14E - 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) Maximum Length: Model 6/14E - 6' (2 Meters) Branches and twigs Shredding up to 1/2"... -
Page 22: Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance Keeping your chipper/shredder in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum perfor- mance whenever you wish to chip or shred yard or gar- den waste. NORMAL CARE PROCEDURES & SCHEDULE Perform Each item at the Interval Shown ITEM Check For Loose Parts &... -
Page 23: Various Maintenance Procedures
Your local authorized dealer can make these checks and perform the required procedures for you. CHECK FOR LOSE PARTS AND HARDWARE Check the following areas, and tighten as required: 1. Chipper Cone & Cone Mounting 2. Shredder Hopper 3. Rotor Housing 4. Deflector Shield OIL LEVEL 1. - Page 24 CLEAN ENGINE FINS & AIR INTAKE AREA The engine that powers this chipper/shredder is air- cooled and requires unobstructed air flow into and around the engine. For proper engine cooling, the cool- ing fins on the engine cylinder and cylinder head area...
- Page 25 Depending on the type of air filter element installed on your chipper/shredder engine, you should periodically perform one of the following steps: Oil Foam Element: • Clean the element in a safe solvent (not gasoline because it is flammable) and dry with a paper towel •...
- Page 26 Wipe up any run-off and spin wheels briefly to work oil around entire axle. INSPECT CHIPPER CONE & SHREDDER HOPPER The chipper cone and shredder hopper are made of a highly durable polyethylene material that can withstand repeated abrasion and impact from normal chipper/shredder waste material processing.
- Page 27 The hopper guards must always be intact and properly installed to provide protection from ejected pieces. If a hopper guard becomes damaged in use, do not oper- ate the chipper/shredder until the hopper guard can be replaced. Contact your local authorized dealer for replacement parts.
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Page 28: Storage
Information” section of this manual. STORAGE Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Never store the chipper/ shredder indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the chipper/shredder in any structure used for human or ani- mal habitation. -
Page 29: Repair
& Repair TROUBLESHOOTING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your chipper/shredder, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and remedies. -
Page 30: Shredding Hammers
Troubleshooting & Repair REPAIR SHREDDING HAMMERS The cutting edges of the shredding hammers may even- tually wear out, requiring rotation of the hammers, or complete replacement if all cutting edges have been used. Triangular hammers can be rotated five times after the first edge dulls, then flipped over once and rotated again for a total of six cutting edges. - Page 31 4. Using leather work gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges, carefully rotate the rotor counterclock- wise until the first worn hammer is at the top posi- tion. 5. Before proceeding, note the assembly sequence of the hammer, spacer, spacer tube, and hardware. Hammers and spacers must be reassembled in the same order to ensure proper rotor balance, shred- ding efficiency, and safety.
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Page 32: Chipping Knives
2. See Figure 30. Detach the shredder hopper from the rotor housing to gain access to the chipper knife socket head cap screws. Leave the liner and handle in place on the hopper. - Page 33 Rapid grinding and heating of blades will soften the edges, making repeated sharpening necessary. Chipper knives require a 30° bevel on the cutting edge (as shown in Figure 33) for efficient chipping action. Contact your local dealer or blade sharpening service if you prefer not to sharpen the blades yourself.
- Page 34 Troubleshooting & Repair 8. Reattach the shredder hopper and chipper cone using the hardware removed during disassembly. Replace any hardware that appears to be damaged or worn excessively. 9. Check all hardware for tightness and correct assem- bly before attempting to start your unit. Do not attempt to start the unit if extra hardware is left over after reassembly is complete.
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Page 35: Deflector
ENGINE SERVICE Your chipper/shredder engine requires routine mainte- nance for long-life and trouble-free operation. Consult the manufacturer’s manual and the Normal Care section for specific recommendations and service procedures. MODEL 6/14E Engine Make ...Tecumseh Horsepower...5.5 HP Chipping Capacity...3” Chipping Knives ...2 Shredding Hammers...2 - Triangular... -
Page 36: Parts & Accessories
Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery. Parts & Accessories VACUUM ATTACHMENT This easy-to-add accessory allows the chipper/ shredder to be equipped with a vacuum hose and other attach- ments to help simplify pick up of lightweight materials such as leaves and grass clippings. It can also be adjust- ed to vacuum without disturbing landscaping materials such as decorative rock.