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READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-06159...
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Important Safe Operation 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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Safe Handling of Gasoline: If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine 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 to in handling gasoline.
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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.
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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. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Chipper/Shredder Vacuum • One Operator’s Manual • One Bag • One Upper and Lower Handle • One Hose Assembly • One Safety Glasses • One Bottle of Oil • One Engine Operator’s Manual Assembly Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with lower handle.
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Loosen the wing nut that secures the rope guide to the Pull spring loaded pin out on the base and align pin with right side of upper handle. the first hole (closest to the end of the tube) in the hose adapter.
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Adjustments Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide locking rod on Nozzle Height mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use the end of mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the The nozzle can be adjusted to any six positions, ranging from locking rod.
Controls and Features Recoil Starter Hose Handle Hose Assembly Chipper Chute Nozzle/Hose Vac Lever Nozzle Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 Hose Assembly WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder can result in foreign objects being thrown into the Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard waste such eyes, which can damage your eyes severely.
Operation Starting & Stopping Engine Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and 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. shredder vacuum for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
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Using The Nozzle Vacuum Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding. After material has been shredded by the flail blades on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged into catcher bag. Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Equipment Care • Clean the chipper/shredder vacuum thoroughly after each General Recommendations use. • Always observe safety rules when performing any • Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly maintenance. in shade. • The warranty on this chipper/shredder vacuum does not •...
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Removing the Flail Screen 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 and ground the spark plug wire to retaining post.
Service Blade Care Front Support Brace/ WARNING: Before performing any type of Lock Nut maintenance on the machine, wait for all parts to Bell Pivot Arm stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire. Washer Assembly Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.
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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 Fails to start Throttle lever (if equipped) not in correct Move throttle lever to FAST or START starting position. position. Engine switch (if equipped) in OFF position. Move engine switch to ON position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug.
634-04347 Front Wheel Phone 877-282-8684 for your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CHIPPER-SHREDDERS & CHIPPER-SHREDDER VACUUMS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with d. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States,...
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