recommended for use with vegeta-
bles as the debris will plug up or
soil the collection bag.
NOTE: When operating without
the collection bag, or when the col-
lection bag flap is open, be aware
that the shredded material will
scatter over a fairly large area.
Check your surroundings before
beginning operation.
Operation
Figure 4-17:
Stay
away
from
the discharge
deflector area
when feeding
the
chipper
without
the col-
lection bag
installed.
CLEARING
THE
MACHINE
OF
CLOGS
OR
JAMS
A clog or jam in the machine can
cause the vacuuming and chipping
operations to decrease or even stop
completely.
If
this occurs, take the
following steps:
1.
STOP THE
ENGINE
IMME-
DIATELY and disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark
plug. Waitfor all moving parts to
come to a complete stop.
2. Check (and clean, if necessary)
the following areas
in
this order:
D Check that the collection bag
is
not overfilled.
To
remove and
empty the bag, see Page 20.
o While the bag is removed,
check that the discharge deflector
is
not clogged or jammed. Use a
stick to clear away any debris.
Cleaning
Tip
o Check that the vacuuming at-
tachment
is
not clogged or
jammed. Remove the attachment
(see Page 21) and thoroughly clean
the openings. While the attach-
ment
is
removed, check the inlet
opening on the machine. Use a
stick to clear away any debris.
D Check that the shredder screen
(if installed)
is
not clogged. See
Page 23.
D While the shredder screen
is
re-
moved, check that the processing
chamber is not clogged.
If
it is,
scrape it clean with a stick or rinse
it thoroughly with a garden hose.
D Check that the chipper chute
is
not clogged. See Page 31.
WARNING
Before
inspecting,
cleaning
or
servicing
the
machine,
shut
off
engine, disconnect
spark
plug
wire
from
spark
plug,
and
make
sure
that
all
moving
parts
have
come
to
a
complete
stop
Failure
to
follow
this
instruc-
tion
could
result
in
personal
injury.
To
help prevent clogging in the
processing chamber, especially
when processing large amounts
of
damp or wet materials, you may
with to flush the chamber with
water while the engine is running.
Use the following procedure:
1. Stop the engine and remove the
collection bag (see Page 20).
2. The discharged material will be
very dirty and will spray over a
wide area. Park the machine safely
away from your house, car, etc., be-
fore performing this procedure.
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3. Start the engine and pour a gal-
lon
of
water into the chipper chute.
Repeat this flushing cycle until the
discharged water runs clear.
(If
you have the Vacuum Hose attach-
ment, place the hose directly into a
bucket
of
water instead
of
pouring
the water into the chipper chute).
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