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5.5 hp chipper/shredder
Model 95964
Operating instructiOns
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speciFicatiOns Chipper Chute Capacity 1-1/4” Maximum Diameter Chipper Dimensions 2-3/4” x 2-3/4” Square opening Hopper Capacity 3/8” Maximum Limb Diameter Hopper Dimensions 18” L x 14-3/4” W Blade One Shredding Plate 4 Chipper Blades Accessories Spark Plug Wrench Ground Clearance 3-1/2” At Lowest Point Wheel Type 7-1/2” Dia. x 2-1/4” W. Solid Rubber & Plastic Engine Type Engine Family: 7YJ GS, 1631YC, EM 0.55 gallon, 5.5 HP, OHV Gas Engine 2007 E.P.A. Phase II 2007 California EVH & EVP Oil Cap
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general saFety W arnings Warning! read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your line-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. sa Ve these instructiOns 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. do not operate the chipper/shredder in explosive atmosph
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12. store the chipper/shredder out of reach of children and other untrained per - sons. The Chipper/Shredder is dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Keep children away from this product when in use. Store out of reach of children. 13. Maintain the chipper/shredder with care. Properly maintained equipment is less likely to malfunction and is easier to control. Do not use the Chipper/Shredder if it is damaged. Tag it “Do not use” until repaired. 14. check for misalignment or binding
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7. Be extremely cautious of the rotating Blades in the chipper/shredder. Never allow your hands, fingers, or any other part of your body to enter the Chipper or Shredder hopper units. 8. Never place your hands, fingers, feet, or any other part of your body close to the discharge Opening while the chipper/shredder is in operation. 9. do not look into the hoppers or discharge Opening when the machine is run - ning. 10. never allow metal, stone, glass, or other foreign objects to be fed into th
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2. Keep the chipper/shredder, its engine, and surrounding areas clean at all times. 3. When fuel or oil spills, it must be cleaned up immediately. Dispose of fluids and cleaning materials as per any local, state, or federal codes and regulations. Store oil rags in a covered metal container with a ventilated bottom. 4. Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the Chipper/Shredder. 5. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition around the machine. 6. Keep gr
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nOise precautiOns exposure to high noise levels is hazardous to hearing. Always wear ANSI ap- proved hearing protection when operating or working around the Chipper/Shredder when it is running. cautiOn: The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. unpacKing
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Oil instructions Filling engine Oil: note: Check oil level only when Engine is stopped and on a level surface. 1. Wipe the immediate surrounding area of the Oil Fill Cap. Unscrew and remove the Oil Fill Cap. Wipe the dipstick connected to the Fill Cap clean, reinsert briefly, remove and examine. 2. If the oil on the dipstick indicates that Engine oil level is low, fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the appropriate oil. A pressure feed can (not included) is recom- mended. See
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Filling the Fuel: 1. Prior to the initial use of the Chipper/Shredder, the fuel tank MUST be filled with approximately one half gallon of unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. 2. Remove the Fuel Tank Cap and fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline. Then, replace the Fuel Tank Cap. When necessary, refill the Fuel Tank. draining the Fuel t ank and carburetor: 1. Place an approved gasoline container below the carburetor. Be prepared to hold a funnel beneath the Dra
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6. Reinstall the Air Cleaner, making sure that the gasket is in place. spark plug ® ® recommended spark plugs: BPR6ES (NGK ), W20EPR-U (Denso ), or equivalent. 1. To check the spark plug. Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove the spark plug with a 13/16” spark plug wrench. 2. Inspect the spark plug, if electrodes are worn or insulator is chipped or cracked, replace the spark plug. 3. The gauge for the spark plug gap should be set to 0.028-0.031”. 4. Install the spark plug with a 13/16”
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6. As engine warms up, gradually move the Choke lever to the “OPEN” position. hopper 3/8’” diameter shredding and chipping branches max. iMpOrtant : do not force the chipper/shredder. Branches cannot be larger than 3/8” in diameter for Hopper and branches cannot be larger than 1-1/4” in diameter for Chipper Chute. Do not attempt to force chipper chute large branches into hoppers. Do not force Chipper/ 1-1/4’” diameter Shredder, the machine is designed to draw material branc
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3. Before storing, unhook spark plug wire from spark plug, drain all fuel out of the En- gine’s Fuel Tank. If this is not done, old fuel in the Fuel Tank may clog the Carbu- retor of the Engine and prevent it from starting until cleaned out. Store the unit in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people. Maintenance schedule SKU 95964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12
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trOuBleshOOting please read the FOllOWing careFully THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEM- BLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS A
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scheMatic asseMBly diagraM SKU 95964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14
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chipper/shredder parts list part description Qty part description Qty 1 Engine 23 Hopper 1 1 2 Screw M5 x 12 24 Rubber Debris Shield 3 x 110 x 8 1 374mm 3 Safety Pressboard 1 25 Splash-Proof Rubber 2 x 125 x 1 4 Lock Nut M5 8 374mm 5 Rubber Board 1 26 Press Board 1 6 Fixed Board 1 27 Screw M8 x 20 3 7 Bearing 6304 1 28 Self-Lock Nut M8 3 8 Screw M8 x 40 4 29 Screen Plate 1 9 Nut M8 6 30 Screw M8 x 145 2 10 Key Pin 6 x 100 1 31 Nut M8 2 11 Fixed Screw M8 x 55 1 32 Washer 13x24 4 12 Washer 8 x 2
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chipper/shredder asseMBly diagraM SKU 95964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16
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engine parts list part description Qty part description Qty part description Qty 1A Flange Bolt M6x12 4 31A Connecting Rod 1 61A-1 Recoil Starter 1 2A Head Cover 1 Assembly Assembly 3A Head Cover 1 32A Oil Dipstick 2 62A Rocker 1 Packing 33A Oil Scale Seal Ring 2 63A 8mm Lock Pin 1 4A Breather Tube 1 34A Flange Bolt M8x28 64A 6mm Governor Pin 1 5A Locknut 2 35A Oil Seal 2 65A Tube Clip 2 6A Adjusting Nut 2 36A Crankcase Cover 1 66A Fuel Tube 1 7A Rocker Arm 2 Assembly 67A Flange Bolt M6x12 1 8A
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engine asseMBly When ordering engine parts, add an “A” suffix to the part number. For example, Head Cover is p/n 2A. SKU 95964 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18
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emission control system Warranty california and united states emission control defects Warranty statement The California Air Resources Board (herein CARB), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (herein EPA), and Harbor Freight ® Tools (herein HFT) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later Small Off-Road Engine (herein engine). In California, the engine must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. E
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(f) alterations by changing, adding to or removing parts from the engine. 5. service and Maintenance Component parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or are scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” are warranted for the warranty period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance is warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. Any repl
