Echo Bear Cat SC5720B - Manual (Page 15)

11 5 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER/BLOWER
ENGLISH
Section
OPERATION
Before operating your machine, be sure you read and
understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in
this Owner/Operator's manual and on your machine. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or
property damage.
WARNING
4
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THIS MACHINE,
MAKE SURE THE BELT IS DISENGAGED AND THE
HANDLE IS IN THE "START" POSITION.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO START MACHINE WITH THE
DRIVE BELT ENGAGED.
1. Check fuel and engine oil levels before starting.
2. Move the belt engagement lever to START position.
3. Move throttle lever to 1/3 of full throttle. To start a cold
engine, pull the choke ring lever out.
4. Turn key to the START postion. Release the key switch
as soon as the engine starts. Gradually push the choke
ring lever in as the engine warms up.
5. Slowly move belt engagement lever to the CHIPPING
position to engage the rotor.
4.1 STARTING ENGINE
As with any other piece of outdoor power equipment,
getting the feel for how your machine operates and
getting to know the best techniques for particular jobs are
important to good overall performance.
Chipping
The chipping takes place in the smaller, side chute. Feed
branches with a diameter no larger than 5 inches into the
chipper chute. Material fed into the chipper chute is sliced
into small chips and propelled out through the discharge
tube.
Shredding
The shredding takes place in the larger, rear chute. Feed
branches and other yard materials no larger than 3/4 inch
in diameter into the shredder chute. Material fed into the
shredder chute is shredded and propelled out through the
discharge tube.
After the engine has been started and properly allowed
to warm to an operating temperature, you can begin
operating the chipper. To properly start and operate the
chipper, follow the steps below:
1. AFTER engine is warmed and ready for use, move the
throttle control back to approximately 25% of full throttle.
2. When engine is running at approximately 25% of
full throttle , SLOWLY engage belt by using the belt
engagement lever.
DO NOT engage the belt with engine running at high
RPM.
Engaging belt while engine is running at high
RPM will result in significant belt squealing and
damage.
Engaging belt while engine is running at high RPM
can also damage vital drive components of the
chipper.
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.
4.2 OPERATING THE CHIPPER/SHREDDER
WARNING
4.3 CHIPPER/SHREDDER OPERATION GUIDELINES
1. Limbs fed in to the chipper chute must be 5 inches
12.5 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.
Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before starting.
Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. Make sure cutting
chamber is empty before starting.
6. Increase engine RPM to full throttle once belt is
engaged.
For a Cold Engine - gradually return the choke to the OFF
position after the engine starts and warms up.
For a Warm Engine - Use of choke may not be neces-
sary for restart of a warm engine. If it is needed, return
choke to the OFF position once the engine starts.