Minuteman CV-9408BSP, CV-9408HSP Instructions Manual

Chipper/Shredder Vac

OPERATION & CARE

Model:
CV-9408BSP
CV-9408HSP

Revised 7/95

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 -7 General Safety Instructions

8 & 9 Assembly Operating Instructions

10, 11 Features & Accessories

12 - 18 Operation

19 - 25 Service & Maintenance

Model # __________________________ Serial # ________________________

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

WARNING

• To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not attempt to start engine until all assembly

steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this
manual.

• Under California law, and under laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operation

internal combustion’s engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered, or
grass covered land, or on land with grain, hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an
engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order. The engine on your power equipment,
like most outdoor power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline, a
hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore, your power equipment must be quipped with a spark arrester muffler
in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust
system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material.
Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor
under California law, and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws,
ordinances, or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information
about what regulations apply in your area.

• Wear approved safety glasses when operating this equipment. The operation of any powered

machine can result in foreign objects being thrown by high-speed rotating parts.

• Wear work gloves, sturdy footwear, and hearing protection when operating this equipment.

• Remove hearing protection and watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing roadways.

• Before inspecting or servicing any part of equipment, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug, and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Be aware that
rotating blades slow down gradually after engine is shut off.

• Exercise extreme caution on slopes and avoid excessively steep slopes.

• Never leave equipment unattended when engine is running. Shut off engine and disconnect spark

plug wire from spark plug before leaving equipment. Turn off fuel shut-off if equipped.

• Do not vacuum any burning or smoldering materials such as cigars, cigarettes, ashes, or cinders.

• Do not vacuum areas that have been recently treated with fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.

Follow chemical manufacturer’s safety instructions regarding contact with treated areas.

• Do not vacuum flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, paint thinner, etc.

• Do not operate this equipment on a paved, gravel, or hard surface unless the collection bag is

installed. Discharged material may bounce from a hard surface.

• Never pick up or carry equipment while the engine is running.

• Walk, never run.

• Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this equipment.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets. Keep bystanders

at least 25 feet away from the area of operation.

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• Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly

poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.

• Do not operate this equipment near buildings, windows, or air conditioners.

• Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing inside the vacuum inlet.

• Do not start engine or operate this equipment with any safety guards or housing removed.

• Before removing or installing collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

• Empty the collection bag after each use. Decomposing debris could generate enough heat to

catch fire. Before emptying the collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug and allow all
moving parts to come to a complete stop.

• If equipment jams or becomes clogged, immediately shut off engine, disconnect spark plug and

allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Use only a wooden stick to clear away debris.

DANGER

Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. To prevent personal injury or property
damage:

• Do not add fuel if engine is running or still hot from recent operation. Allow engine to cool for at least

three minutes.

• Do not fill fuel tank indoors. After filling, wipe up any spills and move away from gasoline fumes

before starting engine.

• Do not allow open flame, matches, or smoking in area.

• Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded regular automotive gasoline, (leaded regular and unleaded

or leaded premium grades of gasoline are acceptable substitutes).

• Do not mix oil with gasoline.

• Clean the area around the fuel fill cap and remove the cap from the fuel tank. Insert a clean funnel

into the fuel tank.

• Fill the tank to 1/2 inch below the bottom of the filter neck to provide space for any fuel expansion.

• Reinstall the fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATION AND SAFETY

1. Read this Owner/Operator Manual and the separate Engine Owner’s Manual carefully before
operating this equipment. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this
equipment.

2. Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this equipment.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small
children, and pets. Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from
the area of operation.

4. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its
attachments or accessories.

5. Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Do not operate this equipment near buildings,
windows, or air conditioners.

6. Do not allow hands or any other part of body or clothing inside the vacuum inlet,
chipper chute, discharge deflector, or near any moving part. Cutting blades begin
to rotate when engine starts and slow down gradually after engine is shut off.

7. Before starting this equipment, make certain that the chipper chute, vacuum inlet,
and discharge deflector are empty. Disconnect spark plug wire before making these checks.

8. Never carry passengers on this equipment. They could fall and be seriously injured, or they could
interfere with safe operation.

9. Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing inside the vacuum inlet, chipper
chute, discharge deflector, or near any moving part.

10. When vacuuming or chipping, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or
other foreign objects are not included.

11. Before vacuuming, inspect the area where the equipment is to be.

12. If equipment strikes any foreign object or starts making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately
shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and allow all moving parts to come to
a complete stop. Then take the following steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Replace or repair any damaged parts.
c. Check for and tighten any loose parts.

13. If equipment jams or becomes clogged, immediately shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Use only a wooden stick
to clear away debris.

14. Before changing vacuuming attachments or screens, or before adjusting fan cover, shut off engine,
disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete
stop.

15.Keep all guards, covers, and deflectors in place and in good working condition.

16. Do not operate the equipment unless the chipper chute and the fan cover assembly are securely
installed.

17. Always stand clear of discharge area when operating equipment without collection bag installed.
Material exits at high speed from the discharge deflector.

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OPERATION AND SAFETY

18. Keep your face and body safely away from chipper chute. When chipping, stand on either side of
chute and keep arms perpendicular (at a 90° angle) to chute inlet.

19. Do not overreach when feeding material into chipper chute. Keep proper balance and footing at
all times.

20. Do not operate equipment with vacuum snout unless collection bag is installed.

21.Shut off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug before transporting
the machine in a vehicle or trailer.

22.Before removing or installing collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

23.Empty the collection bag after each use. Decomposing debris could generate enough heat to
catch fire. Before emptying the collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

24.Exercise extreme caution on slopes and avoid excessively steep slopes. On the self propelled
model, do not shift gears on slopes.

25. Never operate this equipment at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces.

26.Do not allow any part of the engine, especially around the cooling fins and muffler, to become
clogged with leaves, oil, grease or any other combustible material.

27.When operating without the collection bag installed, do not use your hands or feet to remove
material from the ground beneath the discharge area. Use a long-handled shovel or a long stick
to safely remove materials.

28. Remove hearing protection and watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing roadways.

29. Never leave equipment unattended when engine is running. Shut off engine and disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug before leaving equipment.

30. Use only attachments and accessories that are approved for use with this equipment.

31. Operate equipment only in daylight or in good artificial light.

32.Do not operate equipment unless the rubber retainer flap inside the chipper chute is in good
condition , is securely installed, and is hanging freely inside the chute.

33.Do not tamper with the engine governor settings. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by excessive
speed. Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists.

34. This equipment is provided with a safety interlock system which prevents the engine from starting
unless a vacuuming attachment and the fan cover are installed. It is also designed to shut off the
engine if the operator attempts to remove a vacuuming attachment or the fan cover while the
engine is running. Never attempt to disconnect or to otherwise defeat the purpose of this system.
If the interlock system fails to operate properly, shut off the engine and do not operate this
equipment until the system has been repaired and is functioning properly. Before using the
equipment each day, check the operation of the safety interlock system as explained in this
Manual.

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SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Your machine is equipped with a safety interlock system which prevents the engine from starting
unless a vacuuming attachment and the fan cover are installed.

The system also stops the engine if the operator attempts to remove an attachment or the fan cover
while the engine is running.

If the safety interlock system fails, shut off the engine and do not operate the machine until the system
has been repaired. Contact your local servicing dealer or the factory for assistance.

Testing the Safety Interlock System

The following test should be performed prior to each day’s use of your machine.

1. Start the engine.

2. Disconnect the three-pronged connector (on end of cord extending from attachment) - See fig. 1.

• If the engine begins to stall, the system is working properly. Reconnect the three-pronged connec-

tor by gently but firmly pushing the connector onto the switch. The two longer prongs fit on either
side of the switch button housing; the shorter prong depresses the switch button.

• If the engine does not begin to stall, it means that the system is not functioning properly (Briggs &

Stratton.) Stop the engine by moving the Engine Throttle Control (on right side handlebar) to the
STOP position. (Honda) Turn switch on side of engine to off position. Refer to Figure 1, Page 19.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Do not operate the machine until the safety
interlock system has been inspected and repaired.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury or property damage, do not operate machine unless
safety interlock system is functioning properly.

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SAFETY DECALS

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SAFETY DECALS

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