Patriot Products 5F, 6F, 8F, 10F User Manual

OWNER’S AND

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

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5F•6F•8F•10F

CSV’S WITH GASOLINE ENGINES

The New Performance Standard

ATTENTION: WEAR GOGGLES

AND STURDY SHOES WHEN
USING THIS MACHINE. HEARING
PROTECTION IS ALSO ADVISED.

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CONTENTS

❶ SAFETY page 7

❷ ASSEMBLY page 8

❸ OPERATION page 11

❹ HOW IT WORKS page 12

❺ MAINTENANCE page 13

❻ WHAT TO DO WITH THE STUFF

NOW THAT IT’S ALL CHIPPED& SHREDDED page 16

❼ ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST page 17

❽ TROUBLE-SHOOTER back cover

Common

(and Expensive)
Mistakes

Sure-fire ways to shorten the life of

your chipper-shredder-vac while
incurring costly repairs along the
way:

• Neglecting the engine’s need
for fresh, clean oil.

• Not cleaning the engine recoil
of debris or changing the air
filter from time to time.
Over-heating results, burning
out the engine.

• Chipping dead wood or
lumber and not sharpening
the knives more often.

• Forcing branches down the
chipper when the knives are
dull and not self-feeding.

• The occasional, if accidental,
railroad spike, brick, 2 x 4,
barbed wire, and/or gardening
tool “down the hatch” routine.

THIS AIN’T

EXACTLY A NEW YORK
TIMES BESTSELLER,
B

UT...

Rest assured. This Patriot

Chipper-Shredder-Vac™ is the
most versatile leaf clean-up
machine around. And, it is more
efficient and aggressive than
products twice its weight costing
much more.

However, before you
get started, read all the instruc­tions in this manual to work effi­ciently and safely.

For your own satisfaction and
well-being, take time now to
study this publication and make
it available for anyone else who
might use this machine. Then,
drop your warranty card in the
mail so we can send you news
and updates.

Work safely and enjoy!

—

THE PATRIOT COMPANY

THESE BLACK TRIANGLES

CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/
OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT
IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT
HEEDED BY ALL OPERATORS.

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THEPATRIOT WARRANTY

NORTH AMERICA ONLY

For two years from the date of purchase, The Patriot Company will
repair or replace at its option, free of charge to the original owner,
any parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship.

This warranty applies to products sold and kept in North
America, that are operated and maintained as described in this
Owner’s & Operator’s Manual. Please note that the engine is
warranted separately by the engine manufacturer. Patriot does not
warranty the engine.

The misuse, abuse, commercial use beyond 90 days from the
date of purchase, neglect, accident, or improper maintenance of this
machine voids this warranty. The warranty does not cover parts that
need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear.

The Patriot Company shall not be liable for any damages or injuries

arising from our products, defective or otherwise. The Patriot Warranty
gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from
state to state.

(Eff. 1/96)

THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.

FORESTER CSV Owner’s & Operator’s Manual,

80007-172-5F © 1996 The Patriot Company.
All rights reserved. Illustrations by Robert F.
Schwengel. Patriot FORESTER Chipper-Shredder­Vac™ is a trademark of The Patriot Company,
registered in USA.

WARNING: NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS,

FACE OR CLOTHING INTO THE CHIP­PER CONE OR OTHER INLETS WHEN
THE ROTOR INSIDE IS STILL TURNING.
KEEP YOUR FINGERS AND FACE OUT
OF THE INLETS, OUTLETS AND
EXHAUSTS WHEN THE ROTOR IS
TURNING OR ENGINE IS RUNNING.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY
RESULT.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE

1-800-798-CHIP

OUTSIDE THE U.S. CALL 1-414-259-8997

8:00

AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time

MONDAY - FRIDAY (EXCEPT MAJOR HOLIDAYS)

FAX [phone]

What About Engine or Starting Problems?

The engine manufacturer warranties the engine separately. If you

experience difficulties with your engine, see your telephone book for
the engine manufacturer’s nearest service center.

How Do I File a Claim?

If you believe any Patriot product or part is defective within a two (2) year

period from the date of purchase, contact your place of purchase. They
will file your claim or they will direct you to a qualified Patriot Authorized
Service Center. You will be asked to produce a dated receipt for the prod­uct if it was not registered with the factory.

If the product or part is determined to be defective by a Patriot
Authorized Service Center, we will repair or replace it at our discretion, at
no expense to you or the service center.

If the product or part is damaged due to negligence, abuse of the prod-

uct’s purpose, or improper maintenance, the warranty is void.

How Long Will It Take?

Warranty repairs may take a few minutes…or a few days. It depends on

the nature of the problem. We believe it is in everyone’s best interest to
provide service as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, during
peak seasons, a service center may need a week or more to schedule and
perform repairs.

What About Professional or Commercial Use?

A Patriot employed in any commercial endeavor (rental stores,

landscaping businesses, farming, etc.) is warranted for 90 days from
the date of purchase under the terms and conditions described above.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS

EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS COM­PLETELY ASSEMBLED AND SER­VICED AND YOU HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS
MANUAL. FILL OUT, SIGN AND
RETURN YOUR WARRANTY CARD
AND SATISFACTION SURVEY AFTER
YOUR INITIAL USE OF THE PROD­UCT.

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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. ALWAYS HAVE THE BAG
ATTACHED BEFORE STARTING. SERI­OUS PERSONAL INJURY
MAY RESULT.

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DISCHARGE AREA.

Stay clear

during

operation.

ALWAYS ATTACH THE

BAG BEFORE

STARTING.

The area

marked by the

dotted line is the

SAFE

OPERATING AREA.

CHIPPER CONE
INLET

COLLECTION BAG

(Must be attached

before each use.)

DISCHARGE
CHUTE

PUSH/PULL HANDLE

OUTBOARD BEAR-

ING

[No lubrication

needed.]

SHREDDER

HOPPER

CAUTION: OPERATE YOUR GAS ENGINE
OUTDOORS, IN A WELL-VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS
AWAY FROM THIS POWER EQUIP­MENT. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
CAN RESULT.

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SPARK PLUG

WIRE

HOPPER GUARDS

(Do not reach beyond

the guards.)

AIR INTAKE

(Keep clean)

THROTTLE

KEY FEATURES

Patriot FORESTER Chipper-Shredder-Vac

™

MODEL 10F-CSV

SHOWN HERE

page 5

page 6

Fire and Burn Hazards

Gasoline is very flammable. The vapor can explode. Use extreme care when

handling gasoline. KEEP FUEL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Use a proper fuel container for your gasoline. Do not remove the gas cap
until you have shut down the chipper-shredder-vac. Re-fuel the engine out of
doors and only after the engine has cooled down. Use a gasoline funnel.

Do not operate or store the chipper-shredder-vac, or the gasoline, near
open flames or other heat sources.

▲ Avoid touching a hot engine and exhaust system. Allow the engine to

cool before refueling, transporting, or storing the chipper-shredder-vac.

▲ Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine shut off and the rotor

fully stopped. Keep flames, sparks, and smoking materials away!

▲ Avoid spilling or over-filling the tank. Tighten the gas cap after re-

fueling. Allow spilled fuel to dry before re-starting the engine.

▲ Store the chipper-shredder-vac on a level surface in a well-ventilated

area, away from appliances like water heaters and clothes drier.

Grass and dry leaves are also flammable. Empty the bag when you are
finished, even if it is not full. Stored shreds and clippings are a fire hazard.

▲ Grass and dry leaves are flammable. Empty the bag before storage, even

if it is not full. Stored shreds and clippings are a fire hazard.

Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Exhaust from the engine contains poisonous carbon monoxide. It is colorless,

odorless, and can be lethal. Breathing the exhaust can cause loss of conscious­ness, possibly leading to death.

▲ Do not operate any gas engine in an enclosed area. Use outdoors only!
▲ Carbon monoxide is a poison known to cause cancer and birth defects.

Mechanical Hazards

If unusual vibration or noise occurs, shut down the chipper-shredder-vac.

Continuing to run the machine when it may be damaged may cause serious
property damage and personal injury. Replace or repair parts as needed and
check fasteners for tightness before resuming work. If there are still problems,
take it to a service shop.

▲ Don’t tamper with the engine speed governors. They prevent rotating

parts from over-speeding and causing damage or injury. Seek an
authorized service mechanic should engine problems arise.

▲ Do not put your hands or any other part of your body or clothing inside

the cone, shredder hopper, or into any inlet or outlet to moving parts!

▲ Do not attempt even a minor clean-out of the cone, hopper, bag, or

engine service while the rotor is turning!

▲ Empty the collection bag when it is almost full to prevent clogging and

poor performance.

Safety & Maintenance

This chipper-shredder-vac is built to

meet or beat the very latest safety
standards established by the Outdoor
Power Equipment Institute and the
American National Standards
Institute.

Part of this certification requires
that safety labels meet certain
standards. They must be replaced
when they become worn out. It is
your responsibility to replace the
labels if they become hard to read.

Safety certification also requires
that all guards and deflectors be
kept in place and in good condition.
Again, it is the operator’s job to
repair or replace guards and deflec­tors when necessary.

Other Maintenance

Regular maintenance must also

include the engine. Add oil as it is
needed and change the oil regularly.
Your engine manual has information
about the kind of oil to use, how
much to use, and how to add or
drain the oil.

It’s hard to say exactly when you
should sharpen the knives or replace
the shredding hammers.

Chipping branches and prunings
while they are green and fresh keeps
the knives wet and cool. They stay
sharp longer. Dead, dry wood—and
dirty, gravelly garden waste, for that
matter—dulls chipping knives.

Generally speaking, when the
knives do not pull branches down
the chipper with relative ease, it is
time to sharpen them. The hammers
can be checked after you have shut
down. If the edges are smooth,
weathered or bent, reverse or replace
them.

page 7

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS

EQUIPMENT UNTIL (1) IT IS COM­PLETELY ASSEMBLED AND SER­VICED, AND (2) YOU READ AND
UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL.

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❶ SAFETY

The Shut Down Procedure

Before assembling, using, servicing, or otherwise operating your chipper-

shredder-vac, protect everyone’s safety by knowing how and when to use the
Shut Down Procedure.

HOW TO SHUT DOWN

1. Turn off the engine. Do not touch hot engine parts or exhaust.

2. Wait until the rotor has stopped turning.

3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

WHEN TO SHUT DOWN

➪ Before attaching, unzipping, or detaching the collection bag.
➪ Before clearing debris from any inlet or outlet in the event of a clog.
➪ Before removing debris from inside the chipper cone or shredder hopper.
➪ Before refueling the gas tank or adding oil.
➪ Before putting hands, face, fingers, probes, etc., near moving parts.
➪ Before children, pets or bystanders come near.

Your Responsibilities

Know how to stop the engine quickly.

▲ Show others who will use this product how to use it safely. Allowing

anyone—especially children—to use this equipment without instruction
may cause serious injury. Please remember that this is a tool, not a toy.

▲ Wear long pants, protective footwear, and safety goggles. Hearing

protection is advised. You may suffer injury if you work barefooted or
wear only sandals.

▲ Keep alert while operating this equipment.

Operator and Property Hazards

Check all fasteners for tightness before each use. Keep the engine’s air intake

on top clear of debris and leaves. Do not move the machine while the engine
is running or the rotor is turning.

▲ Keep all guards, deflectors and warning labels in place. Replace them

should they become cracked, broken or unreadable.

▲ Keep your face, hands, body, and clothing out of the hoppers, bag,

and discharge areas. Stay clear of moving parts and hot mufflers.

▲ Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or hanging jewelry.

Thrown Object Hazards

Clear the chipper and shredder hoppers before trying to start the engine.

▲ The collection bag must be installed by the operator before each use.

Do not start the engine until the bag is attached over the discharge chute.

▲ Do not use near pets, parked cars or bystanders.
▲ Inspect yard waste before processing. Make sure it is free of rocks,

glass, metal, and other non-organic objects.

▲ Work in daylight, so you can see objects, hazards, and bystanders.

Message to Parents

Poor judgement when using this

equipment may result in damage
and serious personal injuries. Help
prevent accidents by making
thoughtful decisions about

if, when,

and how older children will operate

this equipment.

Age is not the only factor.

1. Size, strength, and coordina-

tion. Each is required to start, push,

pull, and turn the equipment safely.

2. Maturity and responsibility.

Does the young person think through

problems and use good judgement?

3. Supervision. Make time to

talk through the manual and walk
through the operation of the machine.
Supervise the operation
of the machine the first few times.
Do all re-fueling and maintenance
yourself.

Put safety first. Take time to
instruct the young person. Even as
they gain confidence and a sense of
accomplishment with the machine,
continue to monitor their work.

Long-Term Storage

Store the chipper-shredder-vac out of

reach of children and where gasoline
vapors will not find an open flame or
spark. For extended storage periods
(such as over the winter months), add
a fuel stabilizer and let the engine run
briefly to allow the stabilizer to mix
with the fuel and get into the carbora­tor and fuel lines. Let the engine to
cool before storing.

Change the oil and add fresh fuel
to return the unit to “active duty.”