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Starter Handle
Handle
Chipper Chute
Tow Bar
Hopper
Spring Latch
Chute
Deflector
Lock Rod
Figure 3-4
3
Setting Up
Your Chipper
Shredder
Know Your Chipper Shredder
WARNING
Never operate the
chipper shredder with
the chipper chute in
the raised position.
Use the spring latch
to lower the chipper
chute into the operat-
ing position before
starting the engine.
IMPORTANT
Never place branches
with a diameter greater
than 1/2-inch in the
hopper. Doing so
can result in serious
damage to your unit’s
shredder blade, flails or
impeller.
Now that you have assembled the chipper shredder,
it is important to become acquainted with its controls
and features.
Chipper Chute
Branches up to two inches (model series 410) or
three inches (model series 420) in diameter may be
fed into the chipper chute for chipping. See Figure
3-4.
Hopper
Leaves, twigs, and branches up to 1/2-inch in diam-
eter may be placed into the hopper for shredding.
See Figure 3-4.
IMPORTANT: Never place branches with a diameter
greater than 1/2-inch in the hopper. Doing so can result
in serious damage to your unit’s shredder blade, flails or
impeller.
Spring Latch (Model Series 420 Only)
The spring latch is located on the top of the hopper.
It is used to release or lock the chipper chute in a
raised position for storage or for transporting. See
Figure 3-4.
WARNING: Never operate the chipper
shredder with the chipper chute in the
raised position. Use the spring latch
to lower the chipper chute into the
operating position before starting the engine.
Lock Rod (Model Series 420 Only)
The lock rod is located on the chipper chute sup-
port. It is used to release or lock the chipper chute
in a lowered position for operation. See Figure 3-4.
Tow Bar
Use the tow bar to tow the chipper shredder behind
a tractor to a job site. See Figure 3-4.
Handle
Use the handle when manually transporting the
chipper shredder. See Figure 3-4.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the
starter handle to start engine. See Figure 3-4.
Engine Controls
See the engine Owner/Operator manual packed
with your unit for the location and function of the
controls on the engine.
Model Series 420 shown
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