EarthQuake 18493 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 16

chipping operation. On some engines, the throttle may
not be adjustable.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See engine manual for shut down procedure.
PROCESSING MATERIALS
Most materials to be processed can be handled more efficient-
ly by following these tips.
CHIPPING TIPS:
• Prune branches down close to the main branch to make
feeding them into the chipper cone easier.
• Large, hard, dried tree branches that resist chipping can
be processed by rotating them as you alternately insert
and retract them.
• If the material to be chipped is extremely hard, kicks back
forcefully when being fed into the chipper cone, or cannot
be easily controlled, remove the material immediately and
set it aside.
• If additional force is required to insert materials into the
chipper, the blades probably need to be sharpened.
OPERATION
Shredding Dry or moist organic material
including leaves, plants, flow-
ers, fruits, or vegetables.
Chipping Long, thicker tree limbs or
small bunches of smaller
sticks grouped together for
ease of handling.
Vacuum Attachment Light, loose, dry waste such
(Optional Accessory) as leaves, grass clippings, or
sawdust.
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TYPE OF WASTE PERMITTED
Consult the Troubleshooting and Repair section of this
manual, or see your authorized dealer.
• Maintain control of the materials you are feeding to pre-
vent them from whipping around.
• Do not insert short pieces of material into the chipper
cone by hand. Use a larger piece of material to feed them
into the chipper cone.
SHREDDING TIPS:
• Don't overload the shredder by dumping large volumes of
material into the hopper opening.
• Alternate loads of wet and dry material to prevent the
discharge from becoming plugged.
• Never use any object to force material into the shredding
chamber. It could get caught in the shredding hammers
and damage the unit.
SIZE LIMITATIONS
Branches and twigs up to 1/2"
diameter and 18" long.
Tree limbs and branches,
or bundles of small sticks
grouped for easier handling.
Maximum diameter of ap-
proximately 3" (7,6 cm).
Small materials that will not
obstruct the vacuum hose.
Owner's Manual
CHIPPER SHREDDER
NOTES
Alternately chip or shred moist green
waste with dry waste to avoid plug-
ging of the discharge chute.
Process at a feeding rate that allows
the rotor to keep up and maintain a
high rate of speed.
Bulky tree limbs should be pruned
close to the main stem. Always use
a shorter piece of wood to push end
pieces into the chipper cone. Never
place hands in the chipper cone.
Never chip very hard or dry materials
such as kiln dried dimensional lumber
(2x4's etc.) or other building materials.
Never use the chipper to process pres-
sure-treated wood products.
The vacuum is engineered for small,
loose waste and for cleaning around
decorative landscaping and flower
beds. Twigs, wet leaves, and other
bulky materials will clog the hose or
obstruct the shredding chamber.