MTD 640A, 645A User Manual

OWNEirS GUIDE

• ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE •

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

Made ^ in AMERICA

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

FORM NO. 770-8581J

Sy^FETY RULES

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

TRAINING

• Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before

attempting to assemble or operate this machine Be com pletely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for order ing replacement parts.

• Children must never be allowed to operate this equip ment.

• No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or rea ctions.

• This equipment should never be operated in tlie vicinity of children, pets or other persons.

• Never run your machine in an enclosed art ¡a as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monox de, which is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous g as.

• Never place your hands or any part of your bod / or cloth ing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chut a, or near any moving part while the machine or engine is unning.

• If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or 'epair the

feeding chamber or any part of the machine wh€ re a mov ing part can come in contact with your body o • clothing, stop the machine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it awa; ’ from the spark plug before attempting such inspection or epair.

PREPARATION

• Wear safety glasses provided with your unit wh le operat ing the shredder to prevent injury from any mate rial which may be ejected out of the openings.

• Wear proper apparel. Avoid wearing loose fittini) clothing.

Wear gloves when handling material.

• HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE as it is an extremely

flammable fuel.

• Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do lot fill the

fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, oi while the

engine is still hot. Turn the unit off and let the engine cool before refueling.

• Fuel your shredder in a clean area. Do not smol :e while refueling.

• Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times excep t during

refueling.

• Avoid spilling gasoline or oil. Wipe the unit cleat i of any spilled fuel or oil.

• Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat or open flame, and out of reach of children.

• This machine should be operated only upon a kivel sur face.

• Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other fasteners are properly secured.

OPERATION

• When feeding shreddable material into this equipment,

be extretnely careful that pieces of metal, rocfs, bottles,

cans or other foreign objects are not included Personal

injury or damage to the machine could result.

• If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take the following steps: Inspect for damage. Replace or repair any damaged parts. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure contin ued safe operation.

• The engine must be kept clean of debris and other accu mulations.

• Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kick-back from feed opening.

• Never place your hands or any other part of your body or clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute or near any moving part while the engine is running.

• Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good work ing condition to assure continued safe operation.

• Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating this machine.

• Keep your face and body back from the feed opening to avoid accidental bounce back of any material.

• Do not over-reach. Keep proper balance and footing at all times.

• The engine governor settings on your machine must not be altered, changed, or tampered with. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speeds and pro tects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by overspeed.

• Do not transport machine while engine is running.

• Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection, storage or to change an accessory, make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug and moved away from the spark plug. The machine should be allowed to cool down before making such inspection, adjustments, service, etc. Maintain your machine with care and keep it clean for the best and continued safe operation.

• Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.

• When not in use, your machine should be stored out of the reach of children. Keep where gasoline fumes will not

reach an open flame or spark. For long periods of stor

age, refer to the “Off-Season Storage” section of this

manual.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WiTHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manuai for proper fuei and engine oil rec ommendations.

NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your shredder, stand behind and face the hopper (engine is at the front of the unit).

Spacers

(Inside^

Hinge)

Hex Boit

Chute

Defiector

FiGURE 1.

Your shredder has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the chute deflector and the catcher bag. A pair of safety glasses are also included in the carton.

TO REMOVE SHREOOER FROM CARTON

Cut the corners of the carton. Remove all packing inserts. Roll shredder out of carton. Make certain all parts, literature and the safety glasses have been

removed before the carton is discarded. All hardware

has been placed in position on the shredder.

WARNING: Make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected and moved away

from the spark plug before assembling the shredder.

AnACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR (Hardware B)

"(See Figure 1)

1. Remove the hand knobs and cupped washers from each side of the discharge opening on the left side of the shredder.

Remove the hex lock nut, two spacers and hex bolt from inside the hinge on top of the discharge opening on the housing. Do not remove one spacer from the hex bolt.

Place the chute deflector in position on the dis charge opening. Insert bolt through hinge on chute deflector and housing (spacer fits inside hinge).

Place the second spacer over the hex bolt, inside the other part of the hinge. Secure with hex Ipck nut. Tighten securely.

Secure both sides of the chute deflector to the housing using the hand knobs and cupped wash ers (cupped side of washers go against the chute deflector).

WARNING: Do not operate this shredder

unless chute deflector has been properly

installed and secured with hand knobs.

ATTACHING THE CATCHER BAG

Your shredder is equipped with a catcher bag to catch the shredded material.

To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag over the chute deflector so it completely covers the chute

opening. Depress the plunger on the drawstring, pull on the drawstring until the bag is tight around the chute opening. Release plunger to lock it into position.

■See figure 2.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SHREODER

READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAP ETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SHREDDER. Compare

the illustrations with your shredder to familie rize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

OPERATING CONTROLS

CHOKE LEVER—Used to enrich the fuel mix ure in

the carburetor when starting a cold engine.

STARTER HANDLE—Used to manually start the

engine.

THROTTLE CONTROL—Controls engine speed and

stops the engine.

The operation of any shredder can result in for eign objects being thrown into the eyes , which

can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasse s or eye shields. We recommend wide

||||||b|H vision safety mask for over specta-

O'* standard safety glar ¡ses.

BEFORE STARTING

1. Place the shredder on a firm, level surfac 3.

2. Service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed v/ith your shredder.

3. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

NOTE: Check the fuel level periodically to avoid run

ning out of gasoline while operating the shredder. If the unit runs out of gas as it is shredding or chipping, it may be necessary to unclog the unit before it can be restarted. Refer to “Removing the Flail Screen” on page 6.

TO START ENGINE

WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the shredder

1 Place the throttle control lever in FAST position.

2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position (a warm

3. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until

while starting or operating.

Refer to separate engine manual.

engine may not require choking).

engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly.

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