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Operator’s Manual
Chipper / Shredder
Models CS4210
CS4265
Model CS4210 Shown
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................ 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder ........................................................................ 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder.................................................................................. 6 Operating Your Chipper Shredder .......................................................................... 7 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredd
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the S
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i. Never store the machine or fuel container 9. Never operate without the shredder hopper, inside where there is an open flame, spark, chipper chute, or discharge chute properly attached or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, to the machine. Never empty or change discharge space heater, clothes dryer, etc.) bag while the engine is running. j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free 10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. plac
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SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR UNIT SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline 1. and oil as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Owner/ Operator manual packed with your unit. before operating your machine. Loose Parts In Carton Spring Latch Tow Bar ( Model CS4210 Only) 2. Debris Collection Bag Safety Glasses Lock Rod Engine Oil (one 20 oz. bottle) Lowering the Chipper Chute
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Attaching The Debris Collection Bag Attaching The Tow Bar (Model CS4210 Only) To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag To attach the tow bar, remove the spring pin and completely over the discharge chute. clevis pin from the end of the tongue. Position the bag so that the wing knobs which See Figure 3. secure the discharge chute to the impeller housing are completely covered. Pull on the drawstrap until the bag is tight around discharge chute opening. Spring Pin Tongue Base C
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Handle Hopper Chipper Chute Spring Latch Starter Handle Discharge Chute Wing Knob Two Bar Lock Rod (Model CS4210 Only) Figure 4 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER WARNING: The operation of any chipper Open fuel shut-off valve shredder can result in foreign objects being (Model CS4210). thrown. Always wear the safety glasses Move choke control lever to provided with this unit or eye shields before CHOKE position (Models OPEN chipping or shredding and while performing CS4210 & CS4
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Grasp the starter handle and pull the rope out Observe the following guidelines when shredding yard slowly until resistance is felt. When it becomes debris: slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope Never attempt to shred material other than normal to recoil. Then pull rope with a rapid, continuous, yard debris (leaves, twigs, pine cones, etc.). full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Avoid shredding fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are thoroug
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Use the tamper to assist in feeding branches into the chipper chute. Locking Buckle Apply intermittent pressure (force, in short pulses) while feeding larger (2- 3-inch diameter) branches into the chipper chute, to avoid bogging or stalling the engine. IMPORTANT: Never feed branches with a diameter greater than three (3) inches into the chipper chute. Doing so can result in serious damage to your unit’s chipper blades, flails or impeller. NOTE: For best performance, always operate t
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Discharge Chute: Lubricate the pivot points on the Discharge chute deflector with light oil once a season. Chute Engine: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator manual packed with your unit for lubrication Shredder instructions. Screen Hairpin Clip Maintenance Housing Engine Refer to the Maintenance section of the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully Clevis Check engine oil level before each use as Pin instruc
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Chipper Blade Lock Washer & Nut Support Flange Nuts Bracket Support Brace Impeller Internal Hex Bolts & Hex Screw Saddle Washers Figure 9 Figure 10 NOTE: Use a 3/16” hex key (Allen) wrench on the Discharge Chute outside of the blade and a 1/2” box (or socket) wrench on the inside of the impeller. See Figure 9. Hold the Shredder Allen wrench stationary and rotate the box (or socket) Blade wrench to loosen the nut. Internal Install a replacement blade (Part No. 742-0544) Flange Hex Sc
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Storing Your Chipper Shredder Clean the equipment thoroughly. Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer. SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Throttle
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC d. Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the or exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories. and territories, except those sold through Troy-Bilt’s authorized channels of export distribution. “Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material e. Replacem
