MACKISSIC 12P Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

12P

12PT

12PTE

SHREDDER-CHIPPER

12P

12PT – 12PTE

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: (610) 495-7181

e-mail:

info@mackissic.com

Fax: (610) 495-5951

www.mackissic.com

P/N 900-0345

8/29/22

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Page 1 12PTE SHREDDER-CHIPPER 12PT – 12PTE 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: (610) 495-7181 e-mail: info@mackissic.com Fax: (610) 495-5951 www.mackissic.com...
Page 2: Intended Use
SECTION I – SAFETY This symbol points out important safety instructions, which , if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your shredder/chipper.
Page 3 MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL SAFETY LABELS ON THIS EQUIPMENT ARE KEPT CLEAN AND IN GOOD CONDITION. IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT LABELS, ORDER BY PART NUMBER. 080-0962 080-0967...
Page 4 080-0970 091-0055 091-0059 091-0088...
Page 5: Safe Operation Practices
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES TRAINING • Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
Page 6 OPERATION • Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body in the shredder hopper, chipper chute, discharge opening, or near or under any moving part while the shredder/chipper is running. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. If it becomes necessary to push material into the shredder hopper or chipper chute, use a small diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.
Page 7 • Keep area of discharge clear of people, animals, buildings, glass or anything else that will obstruct clear discharge, cause injury or damage. Wind can also change discharge direction, so be aware. • Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kickback from the shredder hopper or chipper chute.
Page 8: Your Responsibility
OPERATOR ZONE • Only operate your shredder/chipper from the operator zone. • Know how to turn your unit off. • Never move your shredder/chipper or leave it unattended with the engine running. • Follow engine owner’s manual for engine maintenance and repair. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
Page 9: Section Ii - Assembly Instructions
2 EA 3/8-16 NYLOCK NUT 4 EA – 5/16-18 NYLOCK NUT HOPPER FLEX GUARD WARRANTY CARD 4 EA 3/8-16 HEX NUT LH HANDLE (12P ONLY) BOLTBAG 2 EA 3/8 INT. TOOTH LOCKWASHER RH HANDLE (12P ONLY) KNIFE GAUGE 2 EA 5/8 INT. TOOTH LOCKWASHER...
Page 10 STEP II – POSITIONING THE TOW TONGUE (on 12PT/PTE only) DO THIS BEFORE ADDING GAS AND OIL TO YOUR MACHINE. Your 12PT arrives like this. Tilt machine onto discharge. Cut plastic tie attaching tow tongue to axle and pull tow tongue forward. Lower machine back down to all 4 wheels.
Page 11 STEP IIa – Connecting the Battery Cable (Electric Start) (on 12PTE only) We ship the electric-start with the negative terminal battery cable disconnected. This prevents the battery from discharging during shipment. Before using your electric start, you must connect the battery cable. 1.
Page 12 SECTION IV – INSTALLING THE SHREDDER HOPPER-FIG. 1 (If not installed from factory) 1. Place bolts (item #34,35) up through the machine and start to thread vibration dampeners on them to hold in place. Set shredder hopper (item #2) in place on the vibration dampeners and secure them tightly. Place nylock nuts (item #37) on in addition for added security.
Page 14: For Information About
SECTION III - 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 CHIPPER SHREDDER HAS BEEN SHIPPED DRY. BE SURE TO SERVICE THE ENGINE ACCORDING TO THE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO STARTING.
Page 15: Safety First
SECTION IV – SHREDDING & CHIPPING THIS SHREDDER/CHIPPER WAS DESIGNED FOR SHREDDING LEAFY GARDEN OR ORGANIC MATERIAL AND CHIPPING LIMBS OR BRANCHES. NEVER USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE AS IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. CONTACT WITH INTERNAL ROTATING HAMMERS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Page 16 USING THE SHREDDER HOPPER • The shredder hopper is located on the top of the unit and is the opening into which all materials to be shredded should be fed. Most organic materials can be shredded. A flex guard, or blowback shield is secured to the hopper.
Page 17 USING THE CHIPPER HOPPER • This chipper-hopper is mounted on the side of the machine and is designed to chip the larger, heavier materials that the shredder-hopper isn’t designed to handle. Branches fed into the chute are turned into “chips” by the revolving chipper knife mounted on a flywheel.
Page 18: Section V - Maintenance & Storage
SECTION V – MAINTENANCE & STORAGE IMPORTANT: The knife should be checked for sharpness and the bolts attaching them to the flywheel for tightness every 8-10 hours of operation. IMPORTANT: Every time you perform maintenance or any kind of service or check on the knife, be sure to check the gap between the knife and wear plate for proper setting.
Page 19: Knife Sharpening
REMOVAL, SHARPENING AND RE-INSTALLATION OF CHIPPER KNIFE HOW TO REMOVE THE KNIFE • Stop the engine. • Remove spark plug wire(s) and keep away from spark plug(s). • Disconnect battery at negative terminal. • Open the access cover on the chipper basic machine. •...
Page 20: Knife Installation
• The knife should never be sharpened to the extent that more than 3/32” is taken off this measurement. • Once this measurement is below 7/32” (see figure 3) the knife should be replaced. • If you are unable to remove dents or gouges with these guidelines, replace the knife. Figure 3 KNIFE INSTALLATION •...
Page 21 AFTER ANY BLADE OR WEAR PLATE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT, ROTATE THE CHIPPER DISK WITH A STICK. WATCH AND LISTEN CAREFULLY FOR ANY UNUSUAL NOISES, CLICKING OR VIBRATION. IF ANY OF THESE ARE DETECTED, INSPECT THE MACHINE FOR DAMAGE, REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY DAMAGED PARTS AND CHECK FOR ANY LOOSE PARTS AND RETIGHTEN.
Page 22: Belt Adjustment
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING OR REPLACING BELT BELT ADJUSTMENT The belt on your chipper should deflect 3/8” under three pounds of pressure as shown in figure 1 below. If it doesn’t, adjust per the following directions. Figure 1 • Remove belt guard. •...
Page 24 CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH TECH TIPS CLUTCH PART NO. 030-0164 THE SHOES AND SPRINGS ON THE CLUTCH ARE NORMAL WEAR ITEMS. IF YOU NOTICE DECREASED PERFORMANCE OF THE CLUTCH THEY SHOULD BE CHECKED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. The clutch on your machine is designed for rugged, dependable service, however, it is important to understand the limitations of a clutch.
Page 25: Clutch Maintenance
CLUTCH MAINTENANCE The centrifugal clutch on this machine is permanently lubricated and does not require oil or grease. More lubricant can be added to the bushing. Any standard motor oil is recommended. If the drum wobbles excessively after long periods of use, replace the drum assembly. Always replace shoes and springs in sets.
Page 26 030-0611 CLUTCH BREAKDOWN Item Part No. Description 030-0611-1 Hub Assembly 030-0611-2 Shoe 030-0611-3 Spring 030-0611-4 Drum Assembly 030-0611-5 Washer 030-0611-6 Retaining Ring...
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECTION SYMPTOM PROBLEM • Immediately stop engine. Clutch overheats. Clutch is slipping or flywheel is • Remove spark plug wires. Belt burns. jammed or stopped. Flywheel won’t turn. • Turn flywheel with a stick to be sure it turns freely. •...
Page 28: Operation Time
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OPERATION TIME PROCEDURE COMMENTS • Change engine oil and • Follow oil filter after first five recommendations per the engine & owner’s BREAK IN hours. • Check belt tension. manual. • Adjust per directions. • Check all nuts and •...
Page 29 RIGHT WAY WRONG WAY DON’T ALLOW HANDS TO ENTER HOPPER OR PEER DO STAND BACK. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND GLOVES INTO HOPPER WITH FACE. RIGHT WAY WRONG WAY DON’T CLEAR DISCHARGE WITH HANDS. NEVER PLACE DO CLEAR DISCHARGE AREA OF MACHINE WITH SPADE, RAKE OR LONG HANDLED TOOL.
Page 30 900-0154 900-0154 900-0154 BELT GUARD ASSEMBLY 908-0078 908-0078 908-0078 908-0078 BELT TENSIONER 030-0233 030-0233 030-0233 030-0233 BELT 4.10/3.50 X 4” PNEUMATIC WHEEL (QTY-2 ON 12P) 030-0641 030-0641 030-0641 030-0641 030-0611 030-0611 030-0611 030-0611 CLUTCH 908-0060 908-0060 908-0060 908-0060 AXLE BRACKET...
Page 32 3/8-16 X 1 ¼” HHCS 090-0121 090-0240 3/8" SAE FLATWASHER 090-0049 3/8-16 GRIPCO LOCK NUT 10-32 X 3/8” SELF TAPPING SCREW 090-0162 SPACER – REAR BOTTOM 12P BASIC 500-0020 090-0676 SHR-118 RETAINING RING 900-0071-1 ACCESS COVER 900-0148 – 12P/PT/PTE ROTOR ASSEMBLY ITEM #...
Page 35 The warranty does not cover any product that has been altered or modified. In addition, the warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear, or by the use of parts or accessories which, in the judgment of MacKissic, Inc., are either incompatible with the MacKissic product or adversely affect its operation, performance or durability.

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