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Waste Materials Guide
Using Your Chipper/Shredder
Your chipper/shredder is designed to efficiently process
a wide variety of organic yard and garden waste materi-
als. To obtain consistent performance, extend the life of
your unit, and help ensure safe operation, do not
attempt to process non-organic materials. If you are
unsure about processing a material not covered below,
contact your local authorized dealer. If you encounter any difficulties while processing any of
these recommended materials, consult the troubleshoot-
ing section of this manual for guidance and recommend-
ed corrective action.
Type Of Waste Size Limitations Method to Use Notes
Long, thicker tree limbs, Maximum Diameter: Chipping Bulky tree limbs and branches may need
smaller branches, or small Model 6/14E - 2 1/2" to be pruned close to the main stem to
branches grouped together (6.5 cm) pass through the chipper cone properly.
for ease of handling. Maximum Length:
Model 6/14E - 6' As the material is chipped, short lengths
(2 Meters) may be pushed into the chipper with
another tree limb or batch of branches.
Never place hands in chipper cone
to feed short lengths of material.
Avoid long pieces (over 6') as the
outer end can whip in a circular motion
and strike you or bystanders, causing
personal injuries.
Never use the chipper/shredder to chip
very hard, dry materials such as kiln-
dried dimensional lumber (2x4’s, 1x2’s,
etc.), or other building and lumber yard
materials.
Never use the chipper/shredder to chip
pressure-treated wood products such as
landscape timbers, fence posts, or other
outdoor building or landscaping lumber
products.
Dry or moist organic Branches and twigs Shredding Alternately chip or shred moist, green waste
material, including leaves, up to 1/2" diameter with dry waste to avoid plugging of
plants, flowers, fruits, and 18" long. discharge chute. If time permits, allow wet
vegetables. material to dry out for a few days prior to
shredding.
Light, loose, dry waste, such Small materials that Vacuum/ The vacuum is engineered for small, loose
as leaves, grass clippings, will not obstruct the Shredding waste and for cleaning around decorative
and light shavings, or vacuum hose as it’s (Optional) landscaping and flower beds. Twigs, moist
sawdust. being vacuumed. leaves, and other bulky materials will clog
the hose and prevent shredding.
Dry waste is more easily processed than
moist waste. Process at a feeding rate that
allows the engine to keep turning
at a consistently high rate
of speed.
Avoid vacuum operation on areas where
hard, non-organic materials such as gravel,
dirt clumps, or other hard objects could
get vacuumed into the shredder chamber.