MTD Shredder 642D thru 648D - Manual (Page 6)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SHREDDER
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SHREDDER. Compare
the illustrations with your shredder to familia ize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference. _____
OPERATING CONTROLS
(See figure 5)
RELEASE HANDLE—Used to release the he
the ground.
CHOKE LEVER (if so equipped)—Used to ei
carburetor when starting a cold engine.
PRIMER (if so equipped)—Pumps additional
cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.
STARTER HANDLE—Used to manually start
THROTTLE CONTROL—Controls engine
engine.
The operation of any shredder can result
eign objects being thrown into the eyes,
can result in severe eye d
Always wear safety glasses
shields. We recommen<
vision safety mask for over
cles or standard safety glas
BEFORE STARTING
1. Place the shredder on a firm, level surface
2. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
3. Service engine with gasoline and oil as in:
in the separate engine manual packed w
shredder.
he engine,
speed and
itructed
th your
4. Open fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped).
NOTE: Check the fuel level periodically to avoid run­
ning out of gasoline while operating the chipper-
shredder. If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding
or chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the unit
before it can be restarted. Refer to “Removing the
Flaii Screen” on pages 8 and 9.
TO START ENGINE
A WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the shredder
while starting or operating.