Simplicity 14E User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CHIPPER/SHREDDER

WITH ELECTRIC START

MODEL 6/14E

Mfg. No. 1692902

500 N. Spring Street, P.O. Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA

Form Nos. 1717126

Rev. 4/97

TP 100-2056-00-CS-S

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CHIPPER/SHREDDER

WITH ELECTRIC START

MODEL 6/14E

Mfg. No. 1692904

500 N. Spring Street, P.O. Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA

Form Nos. 1717127

Rev. 4/97

TP 100-2056-00-CS-B

Table of Contents

ENGINE REFERENCE DATA

Safety Rules & Information

General ...................................................................2

Setting Up ...............................................................2

Operating Location..................................................3

Safe Wearing Apparel.............................................4

Operating Safety.....................................................4

Transporting and Storage .......................................5

Service and Maintenance .......................................5

Safety Decals..........................................................6

Becoming Familiar With The Chipper/Shredder.......7

Assembling the Chipper Shredder ............................8

Controls & Operation................................................11

Checks Before Starting.........................................11

Site Location .........................................................11

Engine Controls ....................................................12

Start-Up Procedure...............................................12

Shut-Down Procedure...........................................12

Using Your Chipper/Shredder..................................13

Description of General Functions..........................13

Proper Technique For Chipping ...........................14

Proper Technique for Shredding...........................15

Waste Materials Guide..........................................17

Regular Maintenance ................................................18

Schedule...............................................................18

Various Maintenance Procedures....................19-24

Storage .................................................................24

Repair .........................................................................25

Trouble Shooting...................................................25

Shredding Hammers.............................................26

Chipping Knives....................................................28

Deflector................................................................31

Appendices

Specifications........................................................31

Parts & Accessories..............................................32

Technical Manuals................................................32

For easy reference, please record the infor-

mation on the chart below.

The Equipment Reference Data can be found on the identification tag located on the unit’s rear frame.

(Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for location of engine information serial number.)

WARNING

You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to set-up and operate your chipper/shredder.

Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and /or bystanders, and risk of equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

WARNING

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Model Description/Number

M/N (Manufacturer’s Number)

EQUIPMENT REFERENCE DATA

S/N (Serial Number)

Dealer Name

Date Purchased

Engine Make/Model

Engine ID/Serial Number

TP 100-2056-00-CS-SB

Safety Rules & Information

WARNING

You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to set-up and operate your chipper/shredder.

Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and /or bystanders, and risk equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

GENERAL

The Safety Alert symbol shown here is used to alert you to important safety information that must be read, fully understood, and followed at all times when handling, transporting, operating, servicing, or storing your chipper/shredder unit.

Each safety alert symbol is followed by a “signal word” that advises you of the relative intensity, or level, of the hazard the safety alert instructions pertain to.

The following list of signal words is being provided to help you understand the intensity levels associated with each signal word used in this manual.

Safe operation of the chipper/shredder unit requires that all operating and safety instructions be obeyed by everyone who uses, services, or otherwise handles the unit.

Although the instructions and warnings appearing in this manual cover most normal operating conditions, everyone using the chipper/shredder unit must also always follow safe work practices while operating, servicing, or handling the chipper/shredder unit under any conditions not specifically covered in this manual.

WARNING

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

SETTING UP

1. Although most assembly has been done at the factory, your chipper/shredder unit requires minor assembly and the addition of engine oil before it can be used. Never attempt to start or operate the unit unless the chipper cone and shredder hopper have been properly installed and engine oil has been added.

2. Perform the required assembly in an area where the chipper/shredder can be handled comfortably. Never attempt to assemble the unit unless the engine/base assembly can be held or securely positioned for assembly needs.

3. Use proper hand tools for assembling the chipper/shredder. Never use tools such as adjustable open-end wrenches that can slip off hardware as it’s being fastened. Never use toothed gripping pliers which may damage hardware and make removal difficult.

4. Always use only the hardware provided with this unit for assembly. Never substitute parts, or mix the proper position of parts during assembly. If a part is missing, contact your local dealer for an exact replacement.

5. Assemble the unit in the sequence indicated in the assembly instructions. Make sure all hardware is properly tightened after assembly is completed and before starting the unit.

6. Make sure all required hardware has been installed. Never attempt to start or operate the unit unless you are sure that all required hardware has been used.

7. Inspect the shredder hopper and chipper cone for any debris, loose hardware, or other material that may have fallen in during unpacking and assembly. Always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, before removing any objects.

DANGER

SPARK/FIRE HAZARD

GAS ENGINES MAY REQUIRE A

SP ARK ARRESTER FOR SAFE OPERATION

If the engine on this unit is not equipped with a spark arrester and is to be used on any forest, brush, or grass-covered unimproved land, a spark arrester must be added to the muffler before using the engine on such land. The arrester must 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. See your authorized engine service center for muffler spark arrester options.

Safety Rules & Information

OPERATING LOCATION

1. Only operate the chipper/shredder outdoors on a firm, level, earthen or grassy area where the unit will be stable and will stay in position. Never attempt to operate the unit on a slope, or on wet or slippery surfaces where you could slip and fall toward the chipper cone or hopper openings.

2. Never operate the chipper/shredder on asphalt, concrete, or other hard or paved surfaces, as material being ejected out of the discharge chute could ricochet, causing injury to you or bystanders in the immediate area.

3. Never operate the chipper/shredder where children, pets, or others who may be unaware of the potential hazards associated with chipping and shredding operations could enter the area unexpectedly and be exposed to these hazards.

4. Never operate the chipper/shredder on rocky or gravel covered surfaces, as this surface debris could enter the unit and cause extensive damage, or be ejected out of the machine with sufficient force to cause a serious injury to you or bystanders.

5. Never operate the chipper/shredder in an area where sparks from the muffler could ignite surrounding brush or flammable materials. See the following Spark/Fire Hazard Warning.

8. Never fill the fuel tank indoors! Gasoline vapors are explosive, and can easily travel unnoticed to sources of ignition, such as pilot lights or open flames on water heaters, furnaces, stoves, or dryers, sparks from electric motors and other electrical appliances, or unattended smoking materials. Contact with these or any other ignition sources will cause an explosion or fire, serious personal injury, and damage to property and equipment.

9. Never overfill the fuel tank. Fuel may run out of the tank and contact hot surfaces on the chipper/shredder motor and ignite, causing a fire and/or risk of an explosion. Fill fuel tank to 1/2” below bottom of filler neck only.

10. Use only an approved container for fuel and always handle the container with extreme care. Never smoke while fueling the chipper/shredder or transporting the fuel container.

11. Never store the fuel container or chipper/shredder indoors where there is a possibility of contact with any ignition source such as a spark, open flame, pilot light, heating element, or smoking materials.

12. Never attempt to operate a unit indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas. If inhaled, Carbon Monoxide can cause dizziness, nausea, unconsciousness, and if contact is allowed to continue, brain damage or death.

13. Operators must use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. These fuels are flammable and and their vapors can explode.

Setting Up Continued…

Safety Rules & Information

SAFE WEARING APPAREL

1. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from flying debris when operating the chipper/shredder. One pair of safety goggles has been provided with the unit for your immediate use. All others in and around the immediate area must also wear approved safety glasses to protect their eyes from flying debris.

2. Wear hearing protection when the chipper/ shredder is to be used for prolonged periods of time, or whenever noise reaches an uncomfortable level.

3. When wearing work gloves, only wear properly fitted leather work gloves to protect your hands from cuts and scratches caused by tree limbs and branches. Never wear gloves with pull-ties or straps, as these could get entangled with branches and draw your hands into the chipper cone or shredder hopper cutting areas.

4. Never wear loose fitting clothing, hanging jewelry, ties, scarves, or other items that could get caught on tree limbs, branches, or moving parts, and draw your body parts into the cutting areas of the chipper cone and shredder hopper.

5. Always tie up long hair and prevent it from hanging down, where it could become tangled in branches or get caught in rotating parts and pull you into the cutting areas.

6. Even if you are wearing heavy-duty leather work gloves, never, ever place your hands in the chipper cone or shredder hopper while the unit is running. If you must reach in to clear a jam or free up branches, shut the unit off, disconnect and secure the spark plug wire at the spark plug, and carefully remove or clear the jammed material.

OPERATING SAFETY

1. Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide portion of this manual.

2. Never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn off the engine, wait for the rotor to come to a complete stop, and disconnect and secure the spark plug wire before leaving the area. Always move the unit to a safe storage area when not in use.

3. Always maintain secure footing and solid balance while starting or operating the chipper/shredder. Never lean directly over the machine.

4. Always stand to the side of the chipper cone when feeding tree limbs and branches into the unit, as tree limbs, branches, and harder woods may whip around while being chipped.

5. Always keep hands out of the chipper cone and shredder hopper when feeding materials. Never wrap fingers tightly around branches as you are feeding them into the unit, as a sudden inward surge could pull your hands and arms into the unit.

6. Always stand clear of the discharge area to avoid being struck by ricochets or material being ejected from the machine.

7. Never allow material to build up in the discharge area or shredding chamber, as this may cause new material being fed into the machine to kickback with sufficient force to injure you or other bystanders.

8. Never allow material to build up around the engine during chipper/shredder operation. This could result in a fire or overheating of the engine.

9. Never attempt to reposition or move the chipper/shredder unit while it is running. Doing so could cause the machine to tip over, and reaching to steady the unit could result in accidental insertion of your hands into the chipper cone or shredder hopper areas.

10. Never continue to operate the machine if it starts making unusual noise or vibration. Shut the engine off immediately, allow the rotor to stop, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and do the following:

• Inspect the unit for any signs of damage or foreign

material in the chipping or shredding areas. Remove any solid material that may be preventing the unit from operating properly.

• Check for loose parts, and loose or missing hardware,

and repair or replace as required.

• Check the oil level in the engine crankcase. See

ENGINE OIL LEVEL under Servicing The Chipper/Shredder.

Safety Rules & Information

11. Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone, shredder hopper or discharge chute while the unit is running. Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor to come to a complete stop, and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug before removing excess materials.

12. Never fill the fuel tank while the machine is running or while the engine is hot. An unexpected spill of fuel could contact a hot surface and ignite, causing fire or explosion. Turn off the engine, and allow the engine to cool before attempting refilling.

13. Never attempt to perform any maintenance, repairs, or attachment of accessories while the unit is running. Always shut the unit off, allow the rotor to come to a complete stop, and disconnect and secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before beginning these activities.

14. Never remove guards, deflectors, or warning labels from the unit. If any of these are found to be missing, take the unit out of service until the appropriate repairs can be made. Tag the machine so others do not mistakenly attempt to use it while awaiting parts or repairs.

15. Always make sure that the shredding chamber, shredder hopper, and chipper cone are empty before restarting the unit after it has been idle. Attempting to start the unit with material in these areas could cause the engine starting cord to stop suddenly, injuring your hand and fingers, or toppling the unit over.

16. Never tamper with any engine controls to alter or increase maximum unit running speed. An over speeding condition could cause the engine to overheat, resulting in risk of fire, permanent engine damage, and voiding of your product warranty.

17. Always comply with the engine manual instructions for operating and periodic maintenance requirements. Make sure the oil level is always in the safe zone, and keep the air filter element clean.

18. Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.

19. The unit must be shut off before attaching or removing the bag. Shut the engine off, wait for all moving parts to stop, remove and secure the spark plug wire, then attach or remove the bag.

20. Make certain that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects are not accidentally included when feeding material into the chipper/shredder.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

1. Always use the hopper handle and built-in wheels to move the chipper/shredder. Never lift the unit using the fuel tank for support. If the unit must be lifted , always use at least two people, and always grip the unit securely using the front leg and hopper handle.

2. If the unit must be tilted for transporting, consult the engine manual for required preparation. Normally, fuel and oil must be drained to prevent dangerous fuel leakage, and unwanted transfer of the sump oil into the cylinder head area.

3. Always refill the engine with the recommended oil before attempting to use the unit again after it has been drained for transportation.

4. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage.

5. Always follow the engine manual instructions for storage preparations before storing the unit for prolonged periods.

6. Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start-up procedures when returning the unit to service.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Before performing any service or repair, shut the engine off, wait for all moving parts to stop, then disconnect and secure the spark plug wire.

2. Always follow recommended engine and chipper/shredder procedures when performing required service and maintenance on the unit.

3. Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs.

4. Always comply with recommended factory specifications on all settings and adjustments.

5. Only factory authorized service locations should perform major service and repairs.

6. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless you have been properly trained and certified to work on large capacity chipper/shredder units. Improper service procedures can result in hazardous operation, equipment damage, and voiding of manufacturer’s warranty.

Safety Rules & Information

SAFETY DECALS

Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the chipper/shredder as a constant reminder to the operator of the most important safety precautions. All Warning, Danger, Caution, and instructional messages on your chipper/shredder should be carefully read and obeyed.

If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once. They can be purchased from your dealer.

WARNING

5004100

AVOID PERSONAL INJURY!

OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN A SAFE MANNER

AND ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL

• Use proper SAFETY GOGGLES.

• NEVER wear LOOSE Clothing.

• KEEP observers CLEAR of entire operating area.

• KEEP hands CLEAR of any material being pulled into grinder.

• KEEP hands ABOVE top of plastic shields.

• KEEP hands and feet OUTSIDE of discharge periphary.

• Feed branches into CHIPPER per Operator's Manual.

• Feed loose materials into GRINDER per Operator's Manual.

Part No. 504100

Operation / Warning Decal

DANGER

ROTATING CUTTERS

Keep Hands and feet out of inlet and discharge areas!

Serious personal injury may result

1709529

Part No. 504100

Danger Decal

DANGER

ROTATING CUTTERS

Keep Hands and feet out of

inlet and discharge areas!

Serious personal injury may result

1709529

Part No. 1709529

Danger Decal

CAUTION

1714640

DO NOT OPERATE

WITHOUT THE BAG

ATTACHED!

Part No. 1714640

Caution Decal

Becoming Familiar

With The Chipper/Shredder

Each of the major components described below (see Figure 1) serve a specific function on the chipper/shredder. Please take a moment and familiarize yourself

with the name, location, and function of these components so that you will better understand the safety

and operating instructions provided in this manual.

A. Shredder Hopper — funnels leaves and other

debris into the shredder housing.

B. Chipper Cone — helps guide tree limbs and branch-

es directly into the chipper knives.

C. Discharge Chute —ejects the material out of the

chipper/shredder, delivering processed materials to a specific area. The deflector shield directs debris down, while allowing soft materials to be ejected freely from the machine.

D. Collection Bag — this two-bushel bag is used to

collect discharged material.

E. Engine — four-cycle air-cooled engine provides the

power to chip or shred materials. Please read the

Figure 1. Major Components of your Chipper/Shredder

engine manufacturer’s manual for additional important information.

F. Fan/Rotor Housing Assembly — contains the chip-

per knives and shredding hammers that process the materials you’ll be chipping and shredding.

G. The Support Leg And Wheels — give the

chipper/shredder a stable, 3-point stance, allowing solid positioning on ground surfaces.

H. Shredding Hammers — the free-swinging, triangu-

lar shredding hammers and “J” hammers help pull material into the shredding chamber. The triangular hammers can be rotated yielding 6 different usable cutting edges.

I. Chipper Knives — are constructed of precision-

tempered solid steel and can be sharpened.

Optional Vacuum Kit

— for vacuuming up loose debris, this kit includes a vacuum hose, leaf scoop and other attachments.

A. Shredder Hopper B. Chipper Cone C. Discharge Chute D. Collection Bag

E. Engine F. Fan/Rotor Housing Assembly G. Support Leg & Wheels H. Shredding Hammers (Not Shown)

I. Chipper Knives (Not Shown) J.

Optional Vacuum Kit

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