4
Operating
Your Chipper
Shredder
KnowYour Chipper Shredder
Hopper Assembly
Release Rod
Chipper Chute
WARNING
The operation of any
chipper shredder
can result in foreign
objects being thrown
into the eyes, which
can damage your
eyes severely. Always
wear the safety
Tow Bar†
†
If Equipped
*Model 464 Shown with Optional Tow Bar
Figure 4-1
Now that you have set up your chipper shredder for
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
glasses provided
with this unit or eye
shields before chip-
ping or shredding
and while performing
any adjustments or
repairs.
operation, get aquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this page.
This knowledge will allow you to use your new equip-
ment to its fullest potential.
1.
Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Engine Manual for location of the
oil fill.
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
engine manual. See Engine Manual for location of
gas fill.
2.
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to 3” (2” for Model
Series 450) in diameter to be fed into the impeller for
chipping. See Figure 4-1.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
Use extreme care
when handling
Hopper Assembly
Allow leaves and small branches up to 1/2 diameter
to be fed into the impeller for chipping and shredding.
Material can be raked into hopper assembly by lowering
the hopper assembly. See Figure 4-1.
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
Release Rod
WARNING: The operation of any
The release rod is located on the impeller bracket
assembly and it is used to release or lock the hopper
when raising or lowering. See Figure 4-1.
chipper shredder can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes se-
verely. Always wear the safety glasses
provided with this unit or eye shields
before chipping or shredding and while
performing any adjustments or repairs.
Tow Bar (If Equipped)
Use the tow bar to tow the chipper shredder behind a
tractor to a job site. See Figure 4-1.
ignition.
NOTE: If your unit is not equipped with a tow bar, you
may contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2
for information regarding price and availability.
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