Patriot Models with electric motors, Models with electric motor Owner's/operator's Manual
The New Performance Standard.
OWNER’S & OPERATOR’S
M ANUAL
❧
F O R M O D E L S W I T H
E LECTRIC MOTORS
THIS AIN’T EXACTLY
A NEW YORK TIMES
BESTSELLER, BUT...
Rest assured. You’ve purchased
the most efficient, most durable
chipper-shredder-vac of its kind.
However, before you get started,
you must read all the instructions
in this manual to work efficiently
and safely.
For your own satisfaction and
well-being, please take time now
to study this publication. Then,
drop your warranty card in the
mail so we can send you news
and updates. Anyone else who
will operate this powerful recycling machine must read this, too.
Work safely and enjoy!
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PATRIOT PRODUCTS, INC.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
Monday - Friday (except holidays)
800-798-CHIP(2447)
FAX 262-523-1011
The Patriot Warranty
Run your PATRIOT in the safe, efficient manner that we set down in this
manual. If the equipment fails during the warranty period due to defects in
materials or workmanship, we will make things right:
Home Use
Any PATRIOT product or part found to be defective within two (2) years from
the date of purchase is to be returned to our factory by way of your dealer or
place of purchase for evaluation. Transportation charges on parts and whole
units submitted for replacement under this warranty must initially be borne by
you.
This warranty shall not be effective for parts which do not function
properly due to:
• normal wear and tear;
• negligence, misapplication or accident;
• alteration, abuse, misuse or improper maintenance.
Patriot Product, Inc. shall not be liable for any damages or injuries
arising from our products, defective or otherwise.
Commercial Use
A PATRIOT employed in any commercial endeavor (rental stores, landscaping
businesses, farming, etc.) is warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of
purchase under the terms and conditions described above.
All Owners
This warranty shall be effective only if the instructions in this manual have
been followed
and the warranty card is filled out, signed and returned within
ten (10) days of receipt of merchandise. The Patriot Warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state. This warranty is not transferable.
THE BLACK TRIANGLE
CALLS YOUR ATTENTION TO
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND
PERSONAL INJURY MAY
RESULT IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT HEEDED BY
ALL OPERATORS.
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SHREDDER
HOPPER
CHIPPER
CONE
COLLECTION
BAG
MOTOR
15 amp/110V
FAN
HOUSING
(front)
GRINDER
HOUSING
(rear)
PUSH/PULL
HANDLE
OUTBOARD
BEARING
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
PATRIOT’S ELECTRIC
CHIPPER-SHREDDER-VAC
WARNING: DO NOT
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT
UNTIL (1) IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND
SERVICED, (2) YOU HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS MANUAL, AND (3)
YOU HAVE FILLED OUT,
SIGNED AND RETURNED
YOUR WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD.
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CAUTION: PLUG YOUR ELEC-
TRIC UNIT INTO A SOCKET
HAVING A GROUND FAULT
INTERRUPTER (GFI). AVOID
RAINY OR MOIST CONDITIONS. KEEP CHILDREN AND
PETS AWAY FROM ANY OPERATING POWER EQUIPMENT.
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CHIPPER
CONE BASE
Discharge area.
Stay clear
during
operation.
The area
marked by the
dotted
line is a
SAFE
OPERATING
AREA.
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WARNING: NEVER PUT YOUR
HANDS, FACE OR CLOTHING
INTO ANY HOPPER, CONE OR
CHUTE WHEN THE ROTOR IS
TURNING. NEVER PUT YOUR
FINGERS OR FACE INTO THE
CHUTE OR BEYOND THE
HOPPER GUARDS WHEN
THE ROTOR IS TURNING.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
MAY RESULT.
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A NOTE TO
THE HAPPY, EXCITED,
TO-HECK-WITH-THE-MANUAL
KIND OF CUSTOMER...
We’ve put
this information on this page because it has come
to our attention that
some people don’t read these
manuals. (Can you believe
IT!)
POINT #1
You need a 12 gauge, outdoor-rated extension
cord, not to exceed 100 feet in length. Use only one
cord, not two joined together.
POINT #2
Dedicate a 15 amp (minimum) house-
hold circuit to this machine. Having multiple
appliances drawing from a circuit will reduce the
chipper-shredder-vac’s performance. The unit may stall or
trip the circuit more often, without a line to itself.
POINT #3
This dedicated circuit must have sockets with Ground Fault Interrupters
(GFI)—look for small rectangular red buttons built into the socket. The
electric motor’s switch is insulated with silicon and the motor is UL listed.
But a GFI is further insurance.
POINT #4
Blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker is a warning that the operator
is over-loading the machine or has too many devices taking power from
the circuit—or both. Determine the cause (i.e., overloaded circuit, feeding
chipper too fast with thicker branches, old circuitry, etc.) and correct it. A
higher capacity fuse shall NOT be installed.
POINT #5
For your own satisfaction and safety, please
read the manual.
this picture?
See the bottom of p. 16.
What’s wrong with
Common
(and Expensive) Mistakes
Sure-fire ways to shorten the life of
your chipper-shredder-vac while
incurring costly repairs along the
way:
• Chipping dead wood and not
sharpening the knife often.
(Dead wood dulls the edge
faster than greener limbs.)
• Forcing branches down the
chipper cone when the knives
are dull.
•Dropping stuff down the
shredder that’s bigger than the
decal says it can safely handle.
• The occasional, if accidental,
railroad spike, brick, 2 x 4,
barbed wire, and/or gardening
tool “down the hatch” routine.
• Disrespecting the SHUT
DOWN PROCEDURE (see
page 4).
CONTENTS
❶ SAFETY page 6
The Shut Down Procedure
Some Do’s, Some Don’ts
Decal Maintenance
Safety & Maintenance
Long-Term Care & Storage
❷ ASSEMBLY page 7
First & Foremost
Step by Step
Vacuum Kit Assembly
(optional equipment)
❸ WORK AREA & WASTE PROCESSING GUIDE page 11
Safe Operating Area
Waste Processing Guide
Ready To Go?
❹ HOW (& WHY) IT WORKS page 12
Direct-Bagging
Chipping
Shredding
Vacuuming
(optional equipment)
...And If It Doesn’t
❺ MAINTENANCE GUIDE page 13
Reversing or Changing the Hammers
Sharpening the Chipper Knives
Battening Down the Hardware
Deflector Shields, Hopper Guards & You
❻ TROUBLE-SHOOTING page 16
❼ WHAT TO DO WITH THE STUFF
NOW THAT IT’S ALL CHIPPED & SHREDDED
page 17
Landscape and Garden
Composting
How Long Until Soup’s On?
Bitten by the Bug
❽ ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST page 18
❶ SAFETY
It is your responsibility to make sure that no person is injured operating
the chipper-shredder-vac. You and all others who will operate this equipment must read and follow all the safety and operating instructions in this
manual!
The Shut Down Procedure
Before assembling, using, servicing or otherwise operating your chipper-shred-
der-vac, please protect everyone’s safety by knowing how and when to use the
Shut Down Procedure...
HOW TO SHUT DOWN
1. Turn off the motor.
2. Wait until the rotor inside has stopped turning.
3. Disconnect the plug from the extension cord.
WHEN TO SHUT DOWN
➪ Before moving the chipper-shredder-vac.
➪ Before attaching or detaching the collection bag.
➪ Before attaching or detaching the vacuum.
➪ Before clearing debris from the rotor.
➪ Before removing waste from inside the shredder or chipper hoppers.
➪ Before resetting the breaker in the event of a broken circuit.
➪ Before cleaning, servicing or otherwise inspecting the machine.
➪ Before putting hands, face, fingers, probing tools, etc. near any
moving part.
➪ Before children, pets or bystanders come near.
Some Do’s
✔ Wear safety goggles while operating this equipment. Hearing protection
is advised.
✔ Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing or hanging jewelry.
✔ Prevent shock hazard. Use a 12 gauge extension cord rated for outdoor
use. The correct cord is important to personal safety and property.
✔ Blowing a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker is a warning that the operator
is over-loading the machine or has too many devices taking power from
the circuit—or both. Determine the cause and correct it. A higher
capacity fuse shall NOT be installed.
✔ Unplug the cord from its ends, not by yanking the cord. Keep the cord
away from excessive heat, oil and sharp edges.
✔ Know when and how to use the SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE.
✔ If the cord is damaged, SHUT DOWN and replace it with a new one
before using the machine again.
✔ Check all fasteners for tightness before each use.
✔ Avoid damp locations.
✔ Keep the cooling fan in back of the motor clean of debris and
other accumulations.
✔ Operate your chipper-shredder-vac on dirt or grass and on level ground.
✔ Make sure the chipping and shredding chambers are clear before starting
the motor.
✔ Remain alert while operating this equipment.
✔ Inspect waste before processing it. Make sure it is free of rocks, glass,
metal, and other non-organic objects.
✔ Keep your face, hands, body, and clothing out of the hoppers, discharge
chute and any other inlets when operating this equipment. Stay clear
from all moving parts.
Safety & Maintenance
This chipper-shredder-vac is
engineered to meet or beat the very
latest safety standards established by
the Outdoor Power Equipment
Institute (OPEI) and the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI).
OPEI/ANSI standards require
safety decals in special places on the
machine. These decals must be
replaced should they become worn or
unreadable. It is your responsibility
to replace the decals when they
become hard to read.
Safety also requires that all
guards and deflectors be kept in
place and in good condition. Again,
it is the operator’s responsibility to
repair or replace the guards and the
deflector whenever necessary.
Other Maintenance
It’s hard to say exactly when you
should sharpen the chipping knife or
reverse (or replace) the hammers.
Chip branches and prunings while
they are still green and fresh to keep
the knife wet and cool. It will stay
sharp longer. Dead, dry wood—or
dirty, gravelly garden waste, for that
matter—dulls the chipping knife and
weathers the shredding hammers
much more quickly.
Generally speaking, when the
knife ceases to pull branches down
the chipper, it needs sharpening. The
hammers can be checked visually
by just looking down the shredder
hopper.
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✔ Keep your balance. Don’t overreach. Watch your step around the cord.
✔ Disconnect the machine when it is not in use. Make sure the switch
is moved to OFF before plugging the unit back in.
Some Don’ts
▲ Do not attempt even a minor clean-out of the hoppers or discharge chute
while the rotor is turning!
▲ Do not continue operating the chipper-shredder-vac if unusual vibration
or noise occurs. Shut down, inspect for damage, replace or repair parts as
needed and check fasteners for tightness before resuming work. If there
are still problems, take it to a PATRIOT Service Center.
▲ Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
▲ Do not operate this equipment around children, pets or bystanders.
▲ Don’t operate in slick, wet or congested areas.
▲ Don’t operate on paved or gravelled surfaces.
▲ Don’t permit materials to build up in the collection bag. The chips and
shreds may clog the discharge chute, resulting in stalling or even a kick
back of material out of the hoppers.
▲ Do not put your hands or any other part of your body or clothing inside
the hoppers or discharge chute—or near any opening to moving parts!
▲ Don’t transport the machine with the motor running.
▲ Don’t dump waste in the shredder using a trash or nylon bag. It may get
caught by the vacuum or the grinder, causing damage or injury.
Long-Term Care & Storage
Store the chipper-shredder-vac out of
reach of children. Do not leave it
plugged in.
The steel parts are finished with
a baked-on powder coating. This
type of paint process is more durable
and more environmentally friendly
than sprayed-on paints.
Wash your machine—unplugged,
please—with a garden hose. Soap
won’t hurt it either.
❷ ASSEMBLY
First & Foremost
The parts you must assemble are packed in the cardboard base beneath your
chipper-shredder-vac. These parts
must be assembled before any attempt is
made to start the motor!
The collection bag—which is to be used at all times—must be put on
before each operation.
Step by Step
If anything is dented, bent or badly scratched, now is the time to notify your
place of purchase. The box should include:
• the
chipper-shredder-vac, with factory-installed motor, wheels and
shredder hopper;
•
collection bag;
• the
chipper cone with chipper cone base.
• the front leg (it’s supposed to be bent!); and,
• a
bag of hardware, containing:
(5) serrated flange nuts, 5/16-18
(1) hex-headed cap screw, 5/16-18 x 3.25”
(1) Allen wrench, 5/32” (for hopper maintenance only)
(1) Allen wrench, 3/16” (for chipper knife maintenance only)
The lynch pin for the leg is already on the unit. The vacuum kit is not
included with your unit. It is packaged and sold separately.
You will need one 1/2” box end wrench for assembly.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE
THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL (1)
IT IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND SERVICED, AND
(2) YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL. (3)
SIGN AND RETURN YOUR
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
CARD WITHIN 10 DAYS AND
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
OF THE PATRIOT.
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