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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CHIPPER/SHREDDER
WITH ELECTRIC START
MODEL 6/14E
Mfg. No. 1692902
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Form Nos. 1717126 Rev. 4/97 © Copyright 1996 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. 500 N. Spring Street, P.O. Box 997 All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA. TP 100-2056-00-CS-S Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL CHIPPER/SHREDDER WITH ELECTRIC START MODEL 6/14E Mfg. No. 1692904
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Form Nos. 1717127 Rev. 4/97 © Copyright 1996 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. 500 N. Spring Street, P.O. Box 997 All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA. TP 100-2056-00-CS-B Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Using Your Chipper/Shredder..................................13 Description of General Functions..........................13 General ...................................................................2 Proper Technique For Chipping ...........................14 Setting Up ...............................................................2 Proper Technique for Shredding...........................15 Operating Location.......................................
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Safety Rules & Information WARNING WARNING You must read, understand and comply with all Engine exhaust from this product contains chem- safety and operating instructions in this manual icals known, in certain quantities, to cause can- before attempting to set-up and operate your cer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. chipper/shredder. Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, SETTING UP serious personal injury to you and /or 1.
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Safety Rules & Information Setting Up Continued… OPERATING LOCATION 8. Never fill the fuel tank indoors! Gasoline vapors are explosive, and can easily travel unnoticed to sources 1. Only operate the chipper/shredder outdoors on a of ignition, such as pilot lights or open flames on firm, level, earthen or grassy area where the unit will water heaters, furnaces, stoves, or dryers, sparks be stable and will stay in position. Never attempt to from electric motors and other electrical appliances, ope
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Safety Rules & Information SAFE WEARING APPAREL OPERATING SAFETY 1. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes 1. Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and from flying debris when operating the chipper/shred- branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide por- der. One pair of safety goggles has been provided tion of this manual. with the unit for your immediate use. All others in 2. Never leave the machine running unattended. and around the immediate area must also wear Always tu
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Safety Rules & Information 11. Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone, TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE shredder hopper or discharge chute while the unit is 1. Always use the hopper handle and built-in wheels to running. Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor move the chipper/shredder. Never lift the unit using to come to a complete stop, and remove the spark the fuel tank for support. If the unit must be lifted , plug wire from the spark plug before removing always use at least two
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Safety Rules & Information SAFETY DECALS Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the chipper/shredder as a constant reminder to the operator of the most important safety precautions. All Warning, Danger, Caution, and instructional messages on your chipper/shredder should be carefully read and obeyed. If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once. They can be purchased from your dealer. WARNING DANGER AVOID PERSONAL INJURY! OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN A SAFE M
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Becoming Familiar With The Chipper/Shredder Each of the major components described below (see engine manufacturer’s manual for additional impor- Figure 1) serve a specific function on the chipper/shred- tant information. der. Please take a moment and familiarize yourself F. Fan/Rotor Housing Assembly — contains the chip- with the name, location, and function of these com- per knives and shredding hammers that process the ponents so that you will better understand the safety materials you’ll be
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Assembling the Chipper Shredder GENERAL HARDWARE DESCRIPTION All of the major assembly procedures on your new The hardware pack included with your unit contains the Chipper/Shredder were performed at the factory, and items listed below. (Additional hardware may be involved only the items listed in this section need to be taken care for other models.) of to make your unit fully operational. Description Qty. • BOLT, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 • BOLT, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 . .
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Assembling the Chipper/Shredder Attaching the Hopper 1. See Figure 4. Attach the hopper to the rotor hous- ing, using care to engage the metal lip of the hopper liner to the inside of the housing. 2. Secure the hopper to the rotor housing using (2) 5/16 x 1/2 hex head bolts and (2) 5/16 flat washers. Do not tighten hardware at this time. Figure 4. Attaching Hopper to the Rotor 3. See Figure 5. From the inside of the hopper, install (1) 5/16-18 x 3/4 hex head bolt, 5/16 lockwasher, and 5/16 fla
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Assembling the Chipper/Shredder Attaching the Discharge Bag Your unit comes equipped with a bag for collecting debris as it exits the discharge chute. Shut off engine, wait for it to stop, pull and secure spark plug wire, See Figure 6 for installation. Figure 6. Attaching the Discharge Bag Check & Fill Engine Oil Oil Check/ Fill Check the engine oil level on the dipstick (see Figure 7). If needed, fill the engine with proper oil specified by the engine manufacturer. See page 19 of this manual
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Controls & Operation CHECKS BEFORE STARTING SITE LOCATION 1. Inspect the chipper cone and shredder hopper for 1. Only operate the chipper/shredder outdoors on a debris and other objects that may have fallen into the firm, level, earthen or grassy area where the unit will machine while the unit was stored, and remove them be stable and will stay in position. Never attempt to before starting the unit. Before reaching into the operate the unit on a slope, or on wet or slippery sur- openings turn o
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Controls & Operation ENGINE CONTROLS A A. Ignition Switch — has three positions: START, RUN, and OFF. START cranks the engine for start- ing. RUN disengages the starter and allows the unit to run or be started with the recoil starter. OFF stops the engine. B. Primer — assists in starting the engine by injecting C B fuel directly into the venturi of the carburetor. C. Throttle/Stop Switch — controls the engine speed and has three positions: FAST, IDLE, and STOP. FAST runs the engine at maxim
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Using Your Chipper/Shredder GENERAL FUNCTIONS WARNING Your Chipper/Shredder is a multi-use tool for chipping NEVER allow anyone to operate the unit or remain tree limbs, shredding brush and leaves, and vacuuming in the immediate area UNLESS they are wearing up leaves and small organic materials. Learning how and approved safety goggles. when to use each function will increase the value of the Chipper/Shredder in your gardening tasks. Chipper The chipper is designed to handle tree limbs and branc
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Using your Chipper/Shredder PROPER TECHNIQUE FOR CHIPPING Always maintain a stable, well-balanced stance to one side of the unit when operating the chipper/ shredder. Never stand directly in front of the chipper cone when performing chipping operations, since occasional kick- backs may occur, and result in you being struck by the tree limb or branch being kicked back. Hold tree limbs and branches carefully to maintain con- trol as they are being fed into the chipper cone, letting the self-feedi
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Using your Chipper/Shredder PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR SHREDDING Leaves and Lightweight Organic Matter Place material to be shredded directly into the shredder hopper. Avoid large amounts of moist material that can cause shredded matter to build up in the discharge chute and prevent proper discharge. Alternate the processing of dry and moist materials to help prevent clogging of the discharge chute. When time permits, let wet material dry out for a few days prior to shredding. Figure 12. Feeding Leav
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Using your Chipper/Shredder DON’Ts TIPS FOR BETTER SHREDDING 1. Do not overload the shredder hopper by dumping DO’s large volumes of material into the hopper opening. If the engine speed slows down dramatically, you are 1. Process materials at a feeding rate that allows the overloading the shredder. rotor to keep turning at a consistently high rate of speed. 2. Do not feed branches and twigs larger than 1/2” in diameter, or longer than 18”, into the shredder. 2. Alternate wet and dry mater
