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Operator’s Manual
Chipper / Shredder
Models CS4210
CS4265
Model CS4210 Shown
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder 9 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder 5 Trouble Shooting 12 Know Your Chipper Shredder 6 Illustrated Parts List 13 Operating Your Chipper Shredder 7 Warranty 16 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you
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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 chute deflector 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 Lock Rod Safety Glasses Engine Oil Lowering the Chipper Chute For shipping reason
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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 chute deflector. clevis pin from the end of the tongue. Position the bag so that the wing knobs which See Figure 3. secure the chute deflector to the impeller housing are completely covered. Pull on the drawstrap until the bag is tight around chute deflector opening. Spring Pin Tongue Base C
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Handle Hopper Chipper Chute Spring Latch Starter Handle Chute Deflector 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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Apply intermittent pressure (force, in short pulses) while feeding larger (2- 3-inch diameter) branches Locking Buckle 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 the unit with sharp chipper blades. If a noticeable loss in performance
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Chute Deflector: Lubricate the pivot points on the Chute chute deflector with light oil once a season. Deflector Engine: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Shredder manual packed with your unit for lubrication Screen instructions. Hairpin Clip Housing Maintenance Engine Refer to the Maintenance section of the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully Clevis Pin Check engine oil level before each use as Wing Kn
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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 Chute Deflector 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
