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ImportantSafeOperation Practices WARNING: 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
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If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine SafeHandlingof Gasoline: should start making an unusual noise or vibration, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care immediately shut the engine off. Allow the impeller in handling gasoline.
Maintenance & Storage Do not modify engine Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operation regularly. way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate...
Assembly & Set-Up Contentsof Carton One Chipper/Shredder Vacuum One Operator's Manual One Engine Operator's Manual One Bac One Upper and Lower Handle One Safety Glasses One Bottle of Oil Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with lower handle. Assembly Make sure the rope guide is on the right side of upper NOTE:This unit is shipped...
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Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the right side of upper handle. Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide locking rod on Slowly pull starter rope out of engine. mounting bracket with other hand toward engine.
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Adjustments Set-Up Nozzle Height GasandOil Fill-Up The nozzle can be adjusted to any six positions, ranging from Refer to the separate engine owner's manual for additional 5/8" to 4 1/8" ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be engine information. adjusted according to chipper...
Controls a nd Features Recoil Chip| Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever Figure 44 Nozzle WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the Yard waste such as leaves or pine needles can be vacuumed eyes, which can damage your eyes severely.
Operation Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and Starting & Stopping Engine empty contents. See Fig. 5-2. Hold bag handle and bag clip Refer to the Engine Operator's manual packed with your chipper/ while emptying the contents.
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Equipment Care Clean the chipper/shredder vacuum thoroughly after each General Recommendations use. Always observe safety rules when performing Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly maintenance. in shade. The warranty on this chipper/shredder vacuum does not If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as...
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Removing the FlailScreen If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the flail screen and clean area as follows: Stop the engine. Make certain the chipper/shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop. Before unclogging the discharge chute, disconnect ground the spark plug wire to retaining post.
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Service BladeCare Front Support Bracel L6ck N ut maintenance on the machine, wait for all parts to Bell Pivot Arm ARNING: Before performing any type of stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire. Washer Assembly Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property...
Carefully tilt and support the unit up to provide access The nuts on the flat head cap screws can be reached underneath to the nozzle mounting hardware and impeller. from underneath using a 1/2-inch socket, universal, and Remove the three shoulder bolts securing the black plastic extension.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug boot loose. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug boot. 2. Unit running on CHOKE (if equipped). 2. Move choke lever to OFF position. 3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 3.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d.
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