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SECTION 3; KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER

Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before

operating your chipper shredder vacuum. Compare the

illustrations in Figure 5 with your unit to familiarize

yourself with the location of various controls and

adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Starter Handle

The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the

starter handle to start engine. See Figure 5.

Release Rod

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 5.

Chipper Chute

Allow twigs and small branches up to 3” in diameter on

models 463 thru 465 and 2” in diameter on models 462

to be fed into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 5.

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 5.

Bag (Not Shown)

Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the

chipper chute or hopper assembly.

Throttle Control Lever (Not Shown)

The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It

controls the engine’s speed and stops the engine. See

separate engine manual packed with unit for details.

Engine Controls

See the separate engine manual for the location and

function of the controls on the engine.

Stopping Engine

• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF

position.

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and

ground against the engine.

SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER

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WARNING: The operation of any chipper

shredder can resuit in foreign objects

being thrown into the eyes, which can

damage your eyes severeiy. Aiways wear

the safety giasses provided with this unit

or eye shieids before chipping or shred

ding and while performing any

adjustments or repairs.

Gas And Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in

the separate engine manual packed with your chipper

shredder vacuum. Read instructions carefully.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with

engine running or until the engine has

been allowed to cool for at least two

minutes after running.

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