Mtd 242-650A User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

TO STOP ENGINE

1. Move control lever to "STOP" position. See

figure 8.

^■"^2. Remove high tension wire from spark plug to

prevent accidental starting while equipment is

unattended.

FIGURES

USING YOUR SHREDDER

Your shredder is designed for safe, efficient oper

ation. CARE MUST BE EXERCISED THAT HANDS

ARE KEPT AWAY FROM ALL OPENINGS.

Your shredder upper guide extension is adjustable.

It may be adjusted to desired height by loosening

the hand knob as shown in figure 9. Upper guide

extension can be raised to close opening if hopper is

not installed.

Feed the material so that it slides down upper guide

extension. See figure 10.

FIGURE 10. FEEDING MATERIAL INTO UPPER

GUIDE EXTENSION

Leaves and small twigs can be raked into the upper

guide extension when the upper guide extension is

lowered. See figure 11.

CAUTION

Thé manufacturer recommends that

the operator wear safety glasses or

some other suitable eye protection as

it is possible for chips to be ejected

out of the inlet openings while feeding

material.

FIGURE 9. UPPER GUIDE EXTENSION ADJUST

MENT.

FIGURE 11. RAKING LEAVES AND TWIGS INTO

UPPER GUIDE EXTENSION

Bulky material, such as stalks or heavy branches,

should be fed into the chip-it guide extension. See

figure 12. Do not force or jam material into the

chip-it guide.

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