EarthQuake 9060300 - Manual (Page 12)

Operator’s Manual
Chipper Shredders
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Control Functions
The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Operating requires the combined use of several controls
applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.
FEATURES & CONTROLS
Fuel Tank
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Chipper Cone / Shredder Hopper
Chipper Cone: The chipper cone is
located on the front of the unit next to
the engine. Insert branches and tree
limbs up to approximately 3” (7.6 cm) in
diameter into the chipper cone. NEVER
insert hands past the mouth of the cone.
Shredder Hopper: The shredder hopper
is on top of the unit. Leaves and other
light waste can be loaded into the
shredder hopper. NEVER insert hands
into the hopper .
Debris Bag: Use the debris bag to collect
the material discharged from the unit. Do
not operate the unit without the debris
bag in place.
Engine Stop / Throttle Control
The engine stop / throttle control lever
controls turn the engine off and controls
the engine speed. Move the throttle
right to increase engine speed and left to
decrease engine speed. Moving the lever
all the way to the left stops the engine.
Always operate at FULL throttle (lever
fully right).
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is used to turn the
engine over for starting.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel shut-off valve is located below
the air cleaner housing. Always close the
valve when the unit is not in use.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open
the choke once the engine starts. A warm
engine may not require choking. Move
the lever right to close the choke.
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