Champion Power Equipment 91050 - Manual (Page 19)

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91050 ENGLISH
Clearing the Shredding Chute
If the shredding chute gets slightly clogged, then firmly
grasp the handle and gently rock the unit back and
forth to try and dislodge or shift the material that may
be causing the clog. This may help to loosen and draw
the material better into the flail housing and impeller. If
slightly rocking the unit fails then:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
4. Using your hands, remove the material that is still
atop the shredding chute. DO NOT stick your hands
in the chute, only remove the material on top.
5. Using a branch, or other piece of wood less than
1/2 in. (1.3 cm) in diameter try and dislodge the
material.
6. Once cleared, remove the branch, reconnect the
spark plug wire, turn the fuel valve “ON,” and
restart the engine.
If the clog appears to be serious, then shut the
engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, and
allow the unit to cool before draining the fuel and
opening the flail housing to remove the clogged
material.
NOTE
After all material has been processed it is
recommended that the unit run for short period to
clear out any left over material that may still be in
the chutes or flail housing.
NOTE
Chipping and Shredding Tips
Chipping
1. Make sure wood is less than 3 in. (7.6 cm) in
diameter.
2. Make sure wood is dry.
3. Make sure all smaller branches have been pruned for
the wood.
4. Make sure pieces are long enough to be fed through
the chute.
5. Large pieces can be rotated and alternately inserted
and retracted as they are fed.
6. Always maintain control with two hands of what is
being fed, to prevent “whipping” around.
7. Standing in the safe zone will prevent any damage or
injury if a piece is kicked back out of the chute.
Shredding
1. Inserting smaller loads at a time will prevent
overloading of the chute.
2. Make sure material is dry.
3. Make sure material is free of trash, metal, rocks, and
foreign objects.
4. Air flow will draw loads into the chute, pushing or
shoving the loads is not necessary.
5. Branches larger than 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) in diameter are
not recommended, as they can damage the blades.
6. Vines are not recommended as they can clog or
damage the blades.
OPERATION
Never insert pieces larger than 3 in. (7.6 cm) in
diameter as this may cause damage or injury.
Small pieces may be fed carefully using a larger
piece. Never insert smaller pieces using your hands.
If larger pieces will not chip, get pushed backed
by the chipper, or can not be controlled, remove at
once.
Never feed more than one branch or piece of wood
into the chute at a time.
WARNING
Never insert any item into the chute to “assist” in
the feeding of any load.
Never insert completely wet material into the chute.
If material is “damp” then alternate with dry loads to
prevent clogging.
WARNING
Chipping and Shredding Tips Cont’d.