EarthQuake 9070300 - Manual (Page 14)

Operator’s Manual
Chipper Shredders
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Stopping the Engine
NOTE: In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by
setting the throttle control to STOP.
1. Slide the throttle control fully left to the STOP position.
NOTE: Upon start-up and shut-down, you may hear the metal-
to-metal sound of the triangular hammers and J-hammers
positioning themselves on the rotor. This is normal.
2. After the engine has stopped moving, remove the spark
plug wire and remove any debris from the unit and
engine.
Processing Materials
Most materials to be processed can be handled more
efficiently by following these tips.
Chipping Tips:
• Prune branches down close to the main branch to make
feeding them into the chipper cone easier.
• Large, hard, dried tree branches that resist chipping can
be processed by rotating them as you alternately insert
and retract them.
• If the material to be chipped is extremely hard, kicks back
forcefully when being fed into the chipper cone, or cannot
be easily controlled, remove the material immediately and
set it aside.
• If additional force is required to insert materials into the
chipper, the blades probably need to be sharpened.
Consult the Troubleshooting and Repair section of this
manual, or see your authorized dealer.
• Maintain control of the materials you are feeding to
prevent them from whipping around.
• Do not insert short pieces of material into the chipper
cone by hand. Use a larger piece of material to force them
into the chipper cone.
Shredding Tips
• Don’t overload the shredder by dumping large volumes of
material into the hopper opening.
• Alternate loads of wet and dry material to prevent the
discharge from becoming plugged.
• Never use any object to force material into the shredding
chamber. It could get caught in the shredding hammers
and damage the unit.
Storage
Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules
section, then perform the following steps:
• Perform engine maintenance and storage measures listed
in the engine owner’s manual. This includes draining the
fuel system, or adding stabilizer to the fuel (do not store a
fueled unit in an enclosed structure - see warning).
Before starting the unit after it has been stored:
• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
• Perform all recommended checks and procedures found
in the engine owner’s manual.
• Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before
use.