Transporting The Chipper/Shredder
When
you
move
your
equipment, please
follow
the
instructions below. Remember - the JUNIOR
TOMA-
HAWK® Chipper/Shredder weighs over
100
pounds.
This weight must be properly balanced over the wheel
axle and carefully rolled in
order
to
move the
equip-
ment safely and easily. Here's how:
• First
shuttheengine
OFF. Allow the engine and mov-
ing blades
to
come
to
a complete stop before proceed-
ing. Then disconnect the spark plug wire.
• Place both hands evenly and
firmly
on the handle. A
good
grip
is important.
• Place one
foot
on the wheel axle, halfway between
the ends
of
the axle. Your other foot should
be
firmly
planted.
• While steadying the equipment with the foot that's on
the axle, pull the handlebar toward you (Photo 4-1).
• As the
equipment
tilts back toward you, stop pulling
when you find the balance point and hold the equip-
ment there. Take
your
foot off the axle.
• Slowly pull
or
push the
Chipper/Shreddertothe
work
area. Be sure the path is clear and you keep a firm grip
on the handle. On smooth, level ground, it's easier
to
push the unit. PUlling is better over uneven ground.
•
At your
destination, make a complete stop. Then put
your
foot
back on the axle to steady the wheels and tip
the machine forward slowly until the front stand
touches the ground. Remember -
your
equipment
should
only
be used on an earthen, level surface
...
not
on hard driveways, patios
or
gravel where discharged
materials can bounce back up.
Pre-Starting Steps
1.
Engine must be OFF. Disconnect the spark plug wire
temporarily. Move
your
equipment
to
an earthen,
level surface
...
never a hard surface.
2.
Check the engine
for
correct oil level.
3.
Add gasoline
to
the fuel tank, ifneeded. Follow safety
requirements in Section
1.
4.
Be
sure all bystanders are at least
25
feet away from
the area
of
operation.
5.
Put on
your
safety goggles, sturdy work gloves and
hearing protectors.
6.
Visually check the Chipper Chute and the Shredder
Hopper to see that they're empty.
7.
Check the Discharge Screen (or Wet Material Baffle
Attachment) to be sure it's securely attached. The
screen holes must not be clogged. If clogged, clean
them with a stiCk. Be sure all hardware is securely
fastened. Check that all shields and guards are in
place and secure, including the Service Door.
8.
Reconnect the spark plug wire.
You
are
now
ready
to
start the engine.
A DANGER
ROTATING SHREDDER CUTTING BLADES
CUT
WITHIN
114"
FROM THE DISCHARGE SCREEN.
NEVER PUT YOUR
HANDS
OR FEET NEAR
THE DISCHARGE OPENING OR AREA WHILE
THE
MACHINE
IS
OPERATING.
CONTACT
WITH BLADES WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Shredder Hopper
IFSHREDDED MATERIAL BUILDSUPBENEATH
THE
MACHINE
DURING OPERATION, USE A
LONG
STICK
OR
LONG-HANDLED
SHOVEL
TO
MOVE THE MATERIAL
OUT
OF
THE
WAY
-
NEVER USE YOUR
HANDS
OR FEET.
'I'" Between
Shredder Blades
and Discharge Screen
Discharge
J--T---
Screen
Rubber
..r+--
Retainer
Flap
Chipper Flywheel
Chipper Blade
Chipper/Shredder
Mainframe
(Photo
4-1)
To
move
your
Chipper/Shredder,
plant
one foot
on
the axle,
tilt
equipment
back
with
both
hands
until
"bal-
ance
point"
is reached, then push
or
pull
your
equipment
to a
work
area. Engine
must
be
OFF.
Shredderblades pass
within
1f4"
of
discharge screen -
KEEP
HANDS
AND FEET AWAY from the Discharge
opening and keep the Service
Door
closed and secured
with the rod and hairpin.
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