Becoming familiar with the chipper/shredder – Simplicity 14E User Manual

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Becoming Familiar

With The Chipper/Shredder

Each of the major components described below (see
Figure 1) serve a specific function on the chipper/shred-
der. Please take a moment and familiarize yourself
with the name, location, and function of these com-
ponents
so that you will better understand the safety
and operating instructions provided in this manual.

A. Shredder Hopper — funnels leaves and other

debris into the shredder housing.

B. Chipper Cone — helps guide tree limbs and branch-

es directly into the chipper knives.

C. Discharge Chute —ejects the material out of the

chipper/shredder, delivering processed materials to
a specific area. The deflector shield directs debris
down, while allowing soft materials to be ejected
freely from the machine.

D. Collection Bag — this two-bushel bag is used to

collect discharged material.

E. Engine — four-cycle air-cooled engine provides the

power to chip or shred materials. Please read the

Figure 1. Major Components of your Chipper/Shredder

engine manufacturer’s manual for additional impor-
tant information.

F. Fan/Rotor Housing Assembly — contains the chip-

per knives and shredding hammers that process the
materials you’ll be chipping and shredding.

G. The Support Leg And Wheels — give the

chipper/shredder a stable, 3-point stance, allowing
solid positioning on ground surfaces.

H. Shredding Hammers — the free-swinging, triangu-

lar shredding hammers and “J” hammers help pull
material into the shredding chamber. The triangular
hammers can be rotated yielding 6 different usable
cutting edges.

I. Chipper Knives — are constructed of precision-

tempered solid steel and can be sharpened.

J.

Optional Vacuum Kit — for vacuuming up loose
debris, this kit includes a vacuum hose, leaf scoop
and other attachments.

A.

Shredder Hopper

B.

Chipper Cone

C.

Discharge Chute

D.

Collection Bag

E.

Engine

F.

Fan/Rotor Housing Assembly

G.

Support Leg & Wheels

H.

Shredding Hammers (Not Shown)

I.

Chipper Knives (Not Shown)

J.

Optional Vacuum Kit

A

D

E

C

G

B

J

J

F

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