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OWNBrSGUIDE
• ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE •
5 and 8 H.P.
SHREDDERS
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Model Series 645B thru 651B
IMPORTANT!
Record the Model No. and Mfg. Code which appear on your unit in the space below. You must have these numbers, along with the date of purchase, in order to receive warranty or ser vice.
Important:
Read Safety Rules
and Instructions Carefully
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
MODEL NO. |
MFG. CODE |
Made ” in AMERICA
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.
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 360900, Cleveland, Ohio 44136.
FORM NO. 770-8582J
S/kFETY RULES
A 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 propar use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and dr 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 reactions.
•This equipment should never be operated in the vicinity of children, pets or other persons.
•Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous g; is.
•Never place your hands or any part of your body or cloth ing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near any moving part while the machine or engine is lunning.
•If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or lepair the feeding chamber or any part of the machine whe e a mov ing part can come in contact with your body ot clothing, stop the machine, allow it to cool, disconnect he spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug before attempting such inspection or rspair.
PREPARATION
•Wear safety glasses provided with your unit whi e operat ing the shredder to prevent injury from any mate dal which may be ejected out of the openings.
•Wear proper apparel. Avoid wearing loose fittinc 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 r ot fill the fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the engine is still hot. Turn the unit off and let the ergine cool before refueling.
•Fuel your shredder in a clean area. Do not smoke while refueling.
•Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except during refueling.
•Avoid spilling gasoline or oil. Wipe the unit clean 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 le/el sur face.
•Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other asteners are properly secured.
OPERATION
• When feeding shreddable material into this eijuipment, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rock s, 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 continued 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
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ATTACHING THE LOWER lA |
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LEAF RAMP SECTION |
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil rec ommendations.
Hex Bolt
-5/16-18x8-3/8" Long
Washer ( f ) )
5/16" I.D.
Hex Lock
Nut 5/16-18
Thread
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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).
Your shredder has been completely assembled at the factory, except for the hopper, lower and upper leaf ramp sections, chute deflector and the catcher bag. The hardware pack and safety glasses are also included in the carton.
The hardware pack contains the parts shown in figure 1 (shown full size).
TO REMOVE SHREDDER FROM CARTON
Cut the corners of the carton. Remove all packing inserts. Roll shredder out of carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before the carton is discarded.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1)Phillips Screwdriver
(2)1/2" Wrenches (one must be a socket wrench)
(2)7/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
B AHACHING THE UPPER LEAF RAMP SECTION
Truss Machine
Screws 1/4-20 x 1/2"
Long
Hex Lock Nuts
1/4-20 Thread
FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 2.
Hopper
Self-Tapping
Screws
FIGURE 4.
Hou sing Asse mbly
Hex Bolt
Chute
[ leflector
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WARNING: Make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected and moved away
A from the spark plug before assembling the shredder.
AHACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
(See Figure 2)
■ 1. Remove the hand knobs and cupped washers from each side of the discharge opening on the left side of the shredder.
2.Remove the hex lock nut, two spacers and hex bolt from inside the hinge on the housing assem bly. Do not remove one spacer from the hex bolt.
3.Place the chute deflector in position on the dis charge opening on the left side of the shredder. Insert hex bolt and spacer through hinge on chute deflector and housing (spacer fits inside of hinge).
4.Place the second spacer over the hex bolt, inside the other part of the hinge. Secure with hex lock nut. Tighten securely.
5.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 chipper- A shredder unless the chute deflector has
been properly Installed and Is secured with the hand knobs.
-ATTACHING THE LOWER LEAF RAMP SECTION (Hardware A)
Insert hex bolt 8-3/8" long through lower leaf ramp section and frame. Secure with flat washer 5/16" I.D. and hex lock nut. Make certain the edges of the lower leaf ramp section are underneath the stop washers. See figure 3. Plastic insert in hex nut should face away from lower leaf ramp section. Tighten hex nut until parts are snug, but so lower leaf ramp section can still be rotated on the frame.
AHACHING THE HOPPER
When attaching the hopper, first remove the five self tapping screws from the frame of the unit. Place the -hopper in position on the shredder. See figure 4. Start all five self-tapping screws, then tighten securely using a 1/2" socket wrench.
ATTACHING THE UPPER LEAF RAMP SECTION (Hardware B)
Place the edge of upper leaf ramp section inside the lower leaf ramp section. Secure with four truss machine screws and hex lock nuts. The heads of the truss machine screws should be to the inside of the upper leaf ramp section. Start all screws and nuts, -then tighten securely. See figure 5.
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