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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF CHIPPER/SHREDDER ......2 TRAINING ................................2 PREPARATION ..............................2 OPERATION ................................1 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ........................2 UNPACKING THE UNIT ............................3 ASSEMBLING THE UNIT ............................. 3 CHIPPER/SHREDDER OPERATION ........................4 SETTING UP FOR OPERATION ......................... 4 CHIPPING WOOD ..............................

  • Page 3: Training

    When necessary to put hands and fingers into any opening of the unit, shut down engine, disconnect spark plug wire and wait until all movement stops. Check paint mark on the shaft of model Bio 100 Chipper/Shredder to be sure there is no movement.

  • Page 4: Operation

    Operate only when there is good visibility. Do not operate at dusk or at night. Do not let hands or any other part of your body, or your clothing, enter either of the Chipper/Shredder intake openings, or go near the discharge opening unless the engine spark plug wire is disconnected and Chipper/Shredder shaft is not rotating.

  • Page 5: General Precautions And Instructions For Use Of Chipper/Shredder

    BCS or the engine manufacturer. Some adjustments and internal servicing of both engine and the BCS Chipper/Shredder should be done by BCS trained service personnel at an authorized BCS servicing dealer or distributor.

  • Page 6: Unpacking The Unit

    UNPACKING THE UNIT 1. Cut the straps and lift the cardboard box off the wooden skid base. 2. Remove the wheels. 3. Remove the packing material around the shredder hopper. Take the two handlebars, the bag of parts, the instruction package and the wheels and axle from the hopper.

  • Page 7: Chipper/Shredder Operation

    2. Inspect the hopper before starting the engine. Reach under the belt cover, grasp and pull the belt from left to right to and check that the Chipper/Shredder shaft is turning freely. WARNING Inspect what you plan to feed into the hopper. Remove...

  • Page 8: Chipping Wood

    CHIPPING WOOD DANGER DO NOT PUT HANDS DOWN INTO THE CHUTE WHEN THE UNIT IS RUNNING. 1 Wood with a diameter of 3-3/4” can be fed through the Chipper chute. 2 Put the thickest end of the branch into the chute. Side branches must be bent to fit or lopped off. Try to find the right feed pressure being careful that it is not too much! Do not over feed the unit.

  • Page 9: Shredding

    SHREDDING DANGER Shredder grabs and pulls material down into the hopper with surprising speed. Do not wear rings, bracelets, jewelry, watches or any other items that could be caught by the material, drawing your hands into the Shredder. Hold the material very lightly.

  • Page 10: Changing Discharge Screen

    The Bio 100 has a centrifugal clutch and the Chipper/Shredder shaft may continue to rotate silently after engine shut-down. After shutting down the engine, check the paint mark on the end of the Chipper/Shredder shaft to be sure the shaft has stopped rotating before you work on the unit.
  • Page 11 Install the four other rods and tubes in the same manner, leaving the bottom hole empty. DANGER Do not use this Chipper/Shredder with the discharge unprotected. The discharge must be covered with either the rods and tubes or the standard screen.

  • Page 12: Maintenance, Adjustment And Troubleshooting

    6. If the Chipper/Shredder output (volume) drops off while the engine is running at working speed, check the tension of the drive belt. Belt should be tight enough to prevent slippage but not so tight that it will fray (see drawing).

  • Page 13: Use And Care Of Pto Chipper/Shredder

    USE AND CARE OF PTO CHIPPER/SHREDDER Be sure to read the BCS Chipper/Shredder Owner's Manual, which comes with the unit, and obey the safety labels on the BCS Tractor and on the Chipper/Shredder attachment. This unit reduces thick branches to chips and pulverizes lawn and garden waste for use as mulch or to add to your compost pile.
  • Page 14 Always disengage the PTO before stopping the engine. If the PTO is engaged when the engine is Do not use this Chipper/Shredder with the discharge unprotected. The discharge must be shutdown, the inertia of the rotating Chipper/Shredder may restart the engine.

  • Page 15: Pto Chipper/Shredder Maintenance

    Clean the exterior at regular intervals, and apply a light oil or wax to prevent rust. Shaft bearings are sealed, self-lubricating and require no maintenance. Check all screws, bolts and other fasteners frequently and tighten if loose. Replace missing or worn parts. See the illustrated parts list in your Chipper/Shredder Owner's Manual for parts information.

  • Page 16: Warranty Information

    Please refer to the engine warranty for details. Commercial, Professional, and Rental Use BCS tractors and attachments are warranted for a period of one (1 ) year from the date of purchase. All engines (Acme, Honda, Kohler, Briggs &...

  • Page 17: Warranty Coverage, Conditions, Exclusions, And Limitations

    WARRANTY COVERAGE, CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND LIMITATIONS BCS agrees to cover the cost of parts and a specified labor for any repair from a failure that was caused in the judgment of BCS to be a defect in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 18: Spare Parts & Decals

    SPARE PARTS & DECALS...

  • Page 19: Chipper Shredder Decal Sheet Part 1

    Chipper Shredder Decal Sheet Part 1 581.27445...

  • Page 20: Chipper Shredder Decal Sheet Part 2

    Chipper Shredder Decal Sheet Part 2 581.27445...
  • Page 24 BCS America LLC. 4859 Notrh Lagoon Av. Portland, 97217...

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