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Echo SC-3013 User Manual

Echo SC-3013
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113 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER
OPERATION
3. If the chipper engine stalls while engaging the belt,
return the engagement handle back to the START
position, restart engine, SLIGHTLY increase throttle
and attempt engagement again.
4. Once the belt is engaged, SLOWLY increase throttle
to 100% or full throttle.
5. ALWAYS run the chipper at 100% or full throttle when
chipping material.
Read and follow all safety instructions in this manual.
Failure to operate the machine in accordance with
the safety instructions MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY!
WARNING
4.3 CHIPPER OPERATION GUIDELINES
The machine chips a variety of materials into a more
readily decomposed or handled condition. The following
guidelines will help you get started.
1. Gradually increase engine speed until full throttle
is achieved.
2. ALWAYS run engine at full operating speed before
starting to chip material.
3. If the chipper rotor slows, stop feeding material.
Allow the rotor to process backed up material. Feed
material more evenly.
4. If the chipper jams, remove the branch and rotate
it before reinserting into the chute. Alternately insert
and retract the limb or insert continuously at a rate
that will not kill the engine.
5. Sharpen the chipping blades periodically. Check
the sharpness of the blades every 5-15 hours. Refer to
the Service and Maintenance section for sharpening
instructions.
6. Limbs fed in to the chipper chute must be 3"
(7.6 cm) in diameter or less. Trim side branches that
cannot be bent enough to feed into the chipper chute.
Hold small diameter branches together in a bundle
and feed in simultaneously.
7. Material fed into the shredder chute must be 3/4"
(1.9 cm) in diameter or less. Common shredding
materials include grass, leaves, garden refuse, sticks,
and small branches.
8. Alternate green or fresh cut material with dry
material to lubricate the chipping blades for
longer life and better performance. Chipping dead,
dry material will create heat and dull the chipping
blades quicker.
9. ALWAYS feed brush from the side of the chipper
chute, rather than from the front. Step aside to avoid
being hit by the brush moving into the chipper.
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chipper chute until it contacts the chipper blades.
The actual feed rate of the limb into the chipper will
depend on the type of material fed and sharpness of
the cutting blades.
11. NEVER use the belt engagement to clear a
plugged rotor. This may cause belt damage. Refer
to the instructions for clearing a plugged rotor in the
Service and Maintenance section.
12. NEVER attempt to clear a plugged rotor or discharge
with the engine running. ALWAYS shut engine OFF
and remove the spark plug wire before servicing any
part of this machine.
13. NEVER attempt to chip pieces of metal, rock, bottles,
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into the cutting device. Use a push stick or brush
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Ɣ Never use shovels or forks to feed brush. They
can cause extensive damage if they contact the
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or death.
Ɣ Never feed brush into the chute with your feet.
Ɣ Never use hands or feet to clear materials that
build up in the chute.
CAUTION
Ɣ Obtain and wear safety glasses at all times when
operating the machine.
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Ɣ The operator should always wear heavy boots,
gloves, pants and a long-sleeved shirt.
Ɣ Use common sense and practice safety to protect
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CAUTION
DO NOT INSERT BRANCHES LARGER THAN 3/4"
INTO SHREDDER OR MACHINE DAMAGE MAY
OCCUR.
WARNING
ENGLISH

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Echo SC-3013 Specifications

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BrandEcho
ModelSC-3013
CategoryPaper Shredder
LanguageEnglish

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