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OWNER'S MANUAL
SC300M
SHREDDER-CHIPPER
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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This manual contains information concerning proper and improper operating procedures, warnings,
maintenance, trouble shooting, assembly, tips. Everyone who operates this machine should read
these instructions and be thoroughly familiar with them.
THIS MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF INFLICTING
SERIOUS INJURY IF OPERATED IMPROPERLY
- READ WARNINGS AND CAUTION LABELS -
MACKISSIC, INC.
P.O. BOX 111, PARKER FORD, PA
19457-0111
PHONE: 1-800-348-1117
e-mail: info@mackissic.com
Fax: (610) 495-5951
3/2018

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL SC300M SHREDDER-CHIPPER ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains information concerning proper and improper operating procedures, warnings, maintenance, trouble shooting, assembly, tips. Everyone who operates this machine should read these instructions and be thoroughly familiar with them. THIS MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF INFLICTING...

  • Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation

    WARNING RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION THIS MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF INFLICTING SERIOUS INJURY IF OPERATED IMPROPERLY - READ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS. INTENDED USE Never use your shredder-chipper for any other purpose than shredding and chipping yard and gardening products. It is designed for this use and any other use may cause injury.
  • Page 3 DANGER: This machine can CRUSH, GRIND, CUT, and SEVER parts of your body if they enter the inlet or discharge area of your chipper. DANGER : Your shredder-chipper was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.

  • Page 4: Protecting Yourself And Those Around You

    #940-0011 #930-0013 Protecting Yourself and Those Around You This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy. You must operate the machine safely. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the nearby area. This machine can crush, grind, cut, and sever parts of your body if they enter the inlet or discharge area of your shredder-chipper.

  • Page 5: General Safety

    General Safety Operating this shredder-chipper safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious injury. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this machine: • Your shredder-chipper is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The machine is designed to chip wood and shred most organic materials.

  • Page 6: A Note To All Users

    A Note to All Users Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels without an Engine Spark Arrester. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands. All shredder-chippers shipped to California, New Mexico, and Washington State are provided with Spark Arresters.
  • Page 7 Section 2: Setting Up The SHREDDER-CHIPPER It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your shredder-chipper as shown in Figure 1 before beginning these procedures. SHREDDER-CHIPPER Controls and Features Tires...
  • Page 8 Unpacking the SHREDDER-CHIPPER Tools and supplies needed: • 1/2" Wrench • Hammer • Pry Bar • Wire Cutters or Utility Knife • Safety Glasses Wear Safety Glasses to protect your eyes from flying debris and Gloves to protect your hands from sharp objects when performing these procedures. Use a Hammer and Pry Bar to separate the bottom Crate Boards from the Pallet and lift the Crate off the Pallet.
  • Page 9 Section 3: LUBRICATION & ENGINE START UP FOR INFORMATION ABOUT: ❑ ❑ FUEL ❑ STARTING ❑ STOPPING ❑ RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ❑ SERVICE ❑ STORAGE ❑ ENGINE WARRANTY INFORMATION REFER TO THE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL. THE ENGINE ON YOUR SHREDDER-CHIPPER HAS BEEN SHIPPED DRY. BE SURE TO SERVICE THE ENGINE ACCORDING TO THE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO STARTING.

  • Page 10: Section 4: Operation

    Section 4: OPERATION DANGER: Rotating cutting blades. Keep hands and feet out of inlet and discharge opening while machine is running. This machine can CRUSH, GRIND, CUT, and SEVER parts of your body if they enter the inlet or discharge area of your shredder-chipper. Whenever you operate your shredder-chipper, wearing gloves and safety glasses is required.

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin • Visually check the Chipper Knife for damage each time you use the machine. NOTE: Check for shaft movement while starting the Engine. If the shaft does not turn, STOP the Engine and clean out the Shredder-Chipper Hopper(s) as instructed on page 14.
  • Page 12 Processing Material Read and understand the warnings listed in “Section 1 General Safety Rules” before operating this shredder-chipper. • Your shredder-chipper can process dry or green material. • Green material will process quicker and easier than dry material. • Soft wood processes easier than hard wood. •...
  • Page 13 If you jam the machine and do not stop the Engine, it can damage the machine. This damage can be costly and not covered under warranty. See “To Free a Jammed Flywheel” on page 14. Using the Shredder Hopper The Shredder Hopper is located on the top of the shredder-chipper and is the opening into which all materials to be shredded should be fed.
  • Page 14 To Free a Jammed Rotor Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the Engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop and cool. Disconnect the Spark Plug Wire, keeping it away from the Spark Plug. 1.

  • Page 15: Regular Maintenance Checklist

    Section 4: Maintaining the SHREDDER-CHIPPER Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual for maintenance procedures. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supersede those listed in the Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual.

  • Page 16: Grease Fittings

    Grease Fittings Your shredder-chipper was greased at the Factory. The operator needs to lubricate the Chipper Side and Drive Side Bearings periodically. Tools and Supplies Needed: • Flexible hose grease gun • Grease • Clean cloth • 5/32" Allen Wrench •...
  • Page 17 Loosen the four Engine Bolts using two 1/2" Wrenches (Figure 12). Using a 1/2" Wrench, turn the Tag Nut away from the Adjust Nut. Turn the Adjust Nut in against the Frame to tighten (if Belt is too loose) or out to loosen (if Belt is too tight) for the correct Belt tension. When the Belt is at the proper tension tighten the Engine Hardware.

  • Page 18: Knife Sharpening

    Remove the two Set Screws with a 5/32" Allen Wrench (Figure 14). Remove the Retaining Ring with the Retaining Ring Pliers Remove the Shims and Rotor Pulley from the shaft. Note: Make sure the Shaft Key stays in the slot of the Shaft when the Pulley is removed. If it does come out of the slot, slide it back in for assembly.
  • Page 19 Replacing the Chipper Knife Shredder Tools and Supplies needed: • Two 1/2" Wrenches • 3/16" Allen Wrench • • Gloves Shredder Use two 1/2" Wrenches to remove the Shredder Hopper (Figure 17). Use a 1/2" Wrench to remove the Chipper Hopper. 3.
  • Page 20 Maintaining the Shredder Hammers When the hard steel Hammers of the Rotor Assembly become dull or round on the cutting edge, they may be rotated or reversed. NOTE: The Hammers have four cutting edges that may be used before replacement is necessary. To reverse the Hammers, proceed as follows: Tools and Part Required •...
  • Page 21 Removing and Replacing the Clutch The design of the Clutch on your machine is for rugged, dependable service, however, it is important to understand the limitations of a Clutch. The Clutch design is to provide load free starting of the Engine, and slippage under excessive overloading of the driven application.

  • Page 22: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    Section 5: Troubleshooting Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. Shut down the Engine, remove the Spark Plug Wire, and wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection on the Shredder-chipper.
  • Page 23 Engine smokes. Check the oil level and adjust as needed. You may be operating the machine on too great an incline. The machine should be level. The Air Filter may be dirty; change it following the procedure in the Engine Owner’s Manual. (Please refer to the You may be using the wrong oil - too light for the temperature.

  • Page 24: Section 6: Parts Lists And Schematic Diagrams

    Section 6: Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams Parts List – BASIC MACHINE ASSEMBLY Ref# Part# Description 090-0066 Bolt, HHCS, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 800-0208 Plate, Top 090-0048 Locknut, 5/16-18 030-0055 Bearing 800-0207 Drive Side Weldment 090-0088 Bolt, HHCS, 5/16-18 x 1" 800-0218 Rotor Assembly Ref# Part# Description...
  • Page 25 Schematic – BASIC MACHINE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 26 Parts List and Schematic– FRONT FOOT, AXLE AND TIRES Ref# Part# Description 7 090-0391 Bolt, HHCS, 5/16-18 x 8" 8 030-0641 Wheel, 4.10/3.50 x 4" 2 090-0066 Bolt, HHCS, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 9 090-0457 Cap, Push Nut 3 090-0460 Nut, Nylon Lock, 5/16-18 10 804-0020 Axle 4 800-0145...
  • Page 27 Parts List and Schematic – BELT GUARD AND ENGINE 11 930-0360 Tensioner, Belt Ref# Part# Description 12 030-0651 Engine 1 090-0460 Nut, Nylon 5/16-18 13 080-0053 Screw, Set, 5/16"-18 x 5/16" 2 090-0233 Washer, Flat, 5/16” USS 14 090-0024-3 Shim 3 940-1093 Guard Assembly, Belt 15 020-0000...
  • Page 28 800-0012 Plate, Baffle Parts List – HOPPERS AND SCREEN 800-0013 Rod, Screen and Baffle 913-0385 Shield, Blowback Ref# Part# Description 913-0384 Hopper, Chipper 800-0211 Hopper Side 090-0704 Screw, PHMS, 10-24 x 3/4" 800-0210 Hopper Bottom 090-0703 Nut, Nylon Lock, 10-24 800-0209 Hopper Top 090-0537...
  • Page 29 Schematic – HOPPERS AND SCREEN...
  • Page 30 Parts List – SHREDDER HOPPER Ref# Part# Description 090-0639 Nut, Nylon Lock, Thin, 5/16-18 800-0211 Hopper Side 800-0209 Hopper Top 090-0470 Nut, Nylon Lock, 1/4-20 090-0502 Washer, Fender 800-0198 Shield, Blowback 090-0731 Screw, Truss Head, 5/16-18 x 1/2" 800-0210 Hopper Bottom 800-0187 Support, Blowback 090-0012...
  • Page 31 Schematic – SHREDDER HOPPER...
  • Page 32 Parts List – ROTOR ASSEMBLY Ref# Part# Description 800-0217 Rotor Weldment 900-0100-5 Rod, Hammer 090-0626 Pin, Roll 500-0010 Spacer, 5/16" 500-0012 Spacer, 5/8" 500-0011 Spacer, 7/8" 500-0008 Hammer 090-0460 Nut, Nylon Lock, 5/16-18 030-0351 Knife 090-0413 Screw, FHSCS, 5/16-18 x 1"...
  • Page 33 Schematic – ROTOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 34 Notes:...
  • Page 35 Notes:...

  • Page 36: End Of Season And Storage

    Daily Checklist for the SHREDDER-CHIPPER To help maintain your shredder-chipper for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this checklist each time you use your shredder-chipper. Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the Engine, wait five (5) minutes to allow all parts to cool. Disconnect the Spark Plug Wire, keeping it away from the Spark Plug.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    The expense of delivering the product to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be borne by the owner. MacKissic’s responsibility is limited to making the required repairs or replacements only.

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