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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 5/14 Series Mfg. No. Description 85637 Model SAC55140BV, 5HP Chipper Shredder 1692203 Model 5/14, 5HP Chipper Shredder 1692352 Model 5/14, 5HP Chipper Shredder (Export) 1692722 Model 5/14, 5HP Chipper Shredder (Export) 9050100 Model 5/14, 5HP Chipper Shredder 8/14 Series Mfg. No. Description 1692330 Model 8/14, 8HP Chipper Sh ...
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1 T able Of Contents MODEL IDENTIFICA TION ........................................1 SAFETY RULES General ...............................................................2 Setting Up ...........................................................2 Operating Location ..............................................3 Safe Wearing Apparel ................... ...
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DANGER You must read and understand this manual and all safety instructions and labeling completely, before attempting to assemble, set-up, trans- port, operate, service, or install any options or accessories on this unit. This chipper/shredder is a powerful machine designed for chipping of tree limbs and branch- es up to 2-1/2" in diameter (3 ...
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DANGER SPARK/FIRE HAZARD GAS ENGINES MAY REQUIRE A SPARK ARRESTER FOR SAFE OPERATION If the engine on this unit is not equipped with a spark arrester and is to be used on any forest, brush, or grass-covered unimproved land, a spark arrester must be added to the muffler before using the engine on such land. The arrester must be maintained in effecti ...
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4 Safety Rules OPERA TING SAFETY 1. Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide portion of this manual. 2. Never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn off the engine, wait for the rotor to come to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug before leaving the area. Always move the ...
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fuel leakage, and unwanted transfer of the sump oil into the cylinder head area. 3. Always refill the oil sump with the recommended oil before attempting to use the unit again after it has been drained for transportation. 4. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling prac- tices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage. 5. Alway ...
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6 Assembly GENERAL All of the major assembly procedures on your new Chipper/Shredder were performed at the factory, and only the items listed in this section need to be taken care of to make your unit fully operational. T OOLS REQUIRED - 1/2" Box Wrench or Socket - 7/16" Box Wrench or Socket - 1/4" Hex Wrench HARDW ARE DESCRIPTION Th ...
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7 Assembly HOPPER 1. Attach the hopper to the rotor housing, using care to engage the metal lip of the hopper liner to the inside of the housing as shown in figure 3. 2. Secure the hopper to the rotor housing using (2) 5/16 x 1/2 hex head bolts and (2) 5/16 flat washers. Do not tighten hardware at this time. 3. See figure 4. From the inside of the ...
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C. Bag The two-bushel bag is standard equipment and attaches in seconds for direct, one-step bagging. D. The Support Leg And Wheels The sturdy support leg and wide-track wheels give your chipper/shredder a stable, 3-point stance, allowing solid positioning on virtually all surfaces. The large wheel diameter and durable rubber tread design make tran ...
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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 5/14 MODEL 8/14 Horsepower 5 H.P. 8 H.P. Chipping Capacity 2 1/2" 3" Chipping Knives 2 2 Shredding Hammers 2 - Triangular 2 - Triangular 2 - J Hammers 2 - J Hammers Shredder Capacity 1/2" x 18" Long 1/2" x 18" Long Waste Reduction Ratio Up to 20:1 Up to 20:1 Weight 97 lbs. 119 lbs. Optional Equipme ...
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DESCRIPTION General Your new chipper/shredder is designed to permit years of trouble-free operation while handling a wide range of chipping and shredding needs. To help you get the most out of your investment, as well as to help you understand how the unit works, this section explains the basic operation of the chipper/ shredder. Chipper Operation ...
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CHECKS BEFORE ST ARTING 1. Inspect the chipper cone and shredder hopper for debris and other objects that may have fallen into the machine while the unit was idle, and remove them before starting the unit. Before reaching into the openings, always disconnect the spark plug wire at the spark plug. 2. Inspect the chipper cone and shredder hopper, and ...
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Never wrap your fingers around tree limbs and branches so tightly that you can’t let go quickly if the tree limb or branch is suddenly pulled into the chipper block or shred- der hopper area. Leaves and other lightweight organic matter can be quickly shredded in your chipper/ shredder and reduced to 1/20th of their original volume. Place material ...
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13 Operation MA TERIAL PROCESSING General Most materials to be processed can be handled more efficiently by observing the following chipper/shredder operating tips: Shredding 1. Don’t overload the shredder hopper by dumping large volumes of material into the hopper opening. 2. Alternate wet and dry material to prevent the dis- charge chute from b ...
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OPERATION TYPE OF WASTE PERMITTED SIZE LIMITATIONS NOTES Shredding Dry, moist, or wet organic Branches and twigs Alternately chip or material, including leaves, plants, up to 1/2" diameter shred wet, green flowers, fruits, vegetables. and 18" long. waste with dry waste Dry waste is more easily to avoid plugging of processed than wet waste ...
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Normal Care Procedures - Perform Each Item At Use Interval Shown ITEM Page 5 Hrs 25 Hrs 100 Hrs* Check For Loose Parts & Hardware 15 ● Check Oil Level And Add As Req’d 16 ● Change Oil 16 ● Change Spark Plug 16 ● Clean Engine Air Intake Area 16 ● Clean/Oil Air Filter Element 17 ● Inspect/Rotate Shredding Hammers 17 ● Clean Coolin ...
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Oil Level 1. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug. Oil level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening (see Figure 10). 2. Add SAE 30 oil (5W30 for winter use) as necessary.. 3. Do not overfill the oil sump! Excess oil will result in frothing of oil, reducing the effectiveness of the oil and shortening eng ...
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Clean Engine Fins/Air Intake Area The engine that powers this chipper/shredder is air- cooled, and requires unobstructed air flow into and around the engine. For proper engine cooling, the cool- ing fins on the engine cylinder head area must also be kept clear of chipper/shredder deposits, as well as any other build-up of debris that could prevent ...
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Inspect/Sharpen Chipping Knives This unit’s high-quality chipping knives are manufactured from a high-quality precision tempered steel, and are designed to provide positive feeding of tree limbs and branches, as well as exceptionally long service life. Normal chipping operations will gradually wear the cut- ting edges of these blades, but the rug ...
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TEMPORAR Y ST ORAGE (30 Days Or Less) Remember, the chipper/shredder fuel tank probably will still contain some gasoline, so never store the chipper/ shredder indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the chipper/shredder in any structure used for human or ...
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIES Engine won’t start. • Out of gas. • Add gas. • Spark plug wire disconnected. • Connect spark plug wire. • Engine controls set wrong. • Check engine controls and adjust. • Spark plug fouled. • Remove Spark Plug, clean, and replace. • No compression - rope pulls• • See your local dealer. without ...
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REP AIR Engine Service Your chipper/shredder engine requires routine mainte- nance for long-life and trouble-free operation. Consult the manufacturer’s manual provided with this unit for specific recommendations and service procedures. In general, however, your engine requires only the preven- tive maintenance indicated on the Normal Care Schedul ...
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22 T roubleshooting & Repair 4. Using leather work gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges, carefully rotate the rotor counterclock- wise until the first worn hammer is at the top position. 5. Before proceeding, note the assembly sequence of the hammer, spacer, spacer tube, and hardware. Hammers and spacers must be reassembled in the same ...
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• If the spacer tube has deep grooves worn into it, do not reuse the part - replace it using an exact factory replacement part only. • Rotate or flip the hammer to provide a new cutting edge, or install a new hammer if worn out or dam- aged. • Reassemble the hammer and related parts and hardware, observing the correct assembly sequence as sho ...
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24 T roubleshooting & Repair 4. Using a 1/4” hex wrench, loosen and remove the two socket head cap screws holding the chipper knife in place (access the screw heads from the rear of the unit), and remove the chipper knife. See Figure 24 for location and temporary removal of an access plug that permits removal of the capscrews. 5. See Figure 2 ...
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OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES Several optional items and accessories are available that can help increase the usefulness and utility of your chip- per/shredder unit: V acuum Attachment This easy-to-add accessory allows the chipper/ shredder to be equipped with a vacuum hose and other attach- ments to help simplify pick up of lightweight materials such ...
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MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. ...
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