Southland SCS2052.1 User Manual

Operator’s Manual CHIPPER SHREDDER

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Safety Definitions 2

Important Safe Operation Practices 3

Specifications 7

Controls & Features 8

Safety Decals 9

Assembly 10

Operation 12

Maintenance 15

Blade Care 17

Storage 20

Technical Service 21

Troubleshooting 21

Warranty 22

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Thank you for purchasing this Southland® Chipper Shredder.

MODEL Nos.

SCS2052.1

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03/10/2015 Rev. 1 Printed in the USA A203073

Safety Definitions

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WARNING

components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle

Safety Alert Symbols

The symbols below identify important safety information in this manual. Become familiar with these symbols and the warnings associated with these symbols.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Safety Warning Symbols

Become familiar with and understand the meaning of the safety symbols found on this product. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.

Read operator’s manual before operating this machine. Failure to follow directions could result in serious injury.

Wear eye protection complying with ANSI Z87.1 and hearing protection.

AMPUTATION HAZARD

Contact with the rotating blades will cause serious injury. Keep hands out of inlet while machine is running.

BYSTANDERS

Keep bystanders, pets and children away from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

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Safety Definitions

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DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG

Disconnect spark plug wire when not in use or before servicing, cleaning or performing maintenance on the machine.

WARNING— THROWN DEBRIS

Never operate without the chute deflector properly installed and secured with wing knobs.

Keep hands and feet away from the discharge chute area.

WARNING— IMPACT HAZARD

Impact Hazard. Avoid hand injury. Wood objects placed into the chipper chute will feed rapidly. Loosely grip object and release once feeding starts.

Control and Operating Symbols

THROTTLE CONTROL

Move throttle lever to the FAST Move throttle lever to the STOP

CHOKE

To start cold engines move the choke to the full choke position

position to start the engine.

position to stop the engine.

RUN

Move the choke control to the run warms up and when starting a warm engine.

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position as the engine

Important Safe Operation Practices

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RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATOR

1. Carefully read and follow these safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

2. Know your product. Read and understand this manual before use. Compare the illustrations to machine. Learn location and function of all controls. Thoroughly understanding the machine before use will result in the best performance and safety.

3. Follow all instructions when assembling the machine. If the machine was purchased in assembled condition, the operator must check the machine carefully to make sure it was assembled according to the instructions in the manual before use.

Regularly inspect the chipper shredder. Make sure parts are not bent, damaged or loose.

5. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only. The intended purpose is to shred leaves and twigs and chip wood branches.

6. Operate the machine only with guards, shields and other safety items in place and working correctly.

7. Service the machine only with authorized or approved replacement parts.

8. Complete all machine maintenance and adjustments according to the instruction in this manual.

DANGER

Engine exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You may be breathing CO even if you do not smell engine exhaust.

DANGER

and throwing objects. Read and follow all warnings and safety instructions on the chipper shredder and in this manual. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death to you or bystanders.

WARNING

adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

CAUTION

and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.

Carbon Monoxide. Using an engine indoors can kill you in minutes.

The chipper shredder is capable of amputating hands and feet

In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up, transporting,

Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation

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Important Safe Operation Practices

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TRAINING

1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the machine and disengage the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.

3. Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet (22.9m) from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property and themselves.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.

2. Operate only on level ground to ensure machine stability. Do not operate on hard surfaces as discharge debris can ricochet and cause injury.

3. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

4. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments and safety goggles. Avoid loose-fitting clothes and use protective footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Wear leather work gloves.

a. Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

b. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Do not

c. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap on the fuel tank or

d. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away

e. Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.

f. After refueling, replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.

g. Never store fuel or chipper shredder with fuel in the tank inside a building

h. Never fill gasoline containers or the chipper shredder fuel tank inside of a

6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running. (except

WARNING

smoke while refueling.

add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow engine to cool before refueling, at least two minutes.

from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have disappeared.

where fumes may reach an open flame

vehicle or in a truck bed. Accidental electrical static discharge can ignite fuel vapors which could result in serious injury or death.

where specifically recommended by the manufacturer).

Fuel is highly flammable. Take the following precautions:

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Important Safe Operation Practices

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OPERATION

1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts or at inlet or discharge openings. Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands and feet.

2. Exercise extreme caution when transporting on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

5. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning sign of trouble.

6. Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position, and when making any repairs, adjustments and inspections.

7. Take all possible precautions as recommended by the manufacturer when leaving the machine unattended. Stop the engine, do not leave the unit unattended until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain that all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

9. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

10. Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place.

11. Never empty or change discharge bag while the engine is running.

12. Keep children and pets away.

13. Do not overload the machine by attempting to chip or shred any material beyond manufacturers recommendation.

14. Never tow the machine at speeds greater than 6 miles per hour. This machine is not approved for highway usage.

15. Never allow bystanders near the machine while running.

16. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the machine.

17. Never operate the machine without good visibility or light.

18. Use extreme caution when pulling the machine towards you.

19. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.

20. Start the engine carefully according to the manufacturers instructions. Keep hands and feet away from inlet and discharge

21. Never move the machine while the engine is running.

22. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

23. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Important Safe Operation Practices

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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe working condition.

2. Check engine mounting bolts and other hardware at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Visually inspect machine for any damage and repair, if needed.

3. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

4. Never store machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

5. Always refer to the operator’s manual for important details if the machine is to be stored for an extended period.

6. If the fuel tank has to be drained, drain it outdoors into an approved container and dispose of properly.

7. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for safe loading, unloading and storage of machine.

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Important Safe Operation Practices

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Do Not Modify Engine

To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.

Notice Regarding Emissions

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

Spark Arrestor

WARNING

product is not equipped and will be used around flam ma ble ma teri als or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then an ap proved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sec tions 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Re sourc es Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in ef fec tive work ing order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S. For est Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and or di nanc es.

A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer.

This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the

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Specifications

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Weight (unit) 158 lbs (72 kg) Chipping Chute Capacity 2.5" (63.5mm) diameter maximum wood Shredder Hopper Capacity 1/2" (12,7mm) diameter maximum wood Debris Bag Capacity 5 bushels Oil Capacity 20 oz. (590 mL) Oil Type API SG-SL 10W-30 Engine High Speed (no load) 3600 rpm Gasoline Type Regular Unleaded / 87 Octane (Min)

Gasoline Capacity 0.8 gallon (3.0 L) Bolt Torques Blade Bolts 18–24 ft. lbs Impeller to Crankshaft 24-31 ft. lbs Chipper Chute 15–18 ft. lbs Shredder Hopper to

Impeller Housing Engine Mount 18–24 ft. lbs Refer to Engine Owner's Manual for engine specifications.

NOTE: This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

(Maximum 10% ethanol)

15–18 ft. lbs

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Controls And Features (Fig. 1)

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Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. To be able to operate your chipper shredder safely and get the best performance, become familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. Save this manual for future reference.

NOTE: Photographs and line drawings used in this manual are for reference only and may not represent a specific model.

Figure 1

1. Shredder Hopper: Leaves, twigs, and branches up to 1/2" (12.7mm) in diameter may be placed into the hopper for shredding.

NOTICE

Never place branches with a diameter greater than 1/2" (12.7mm) in the hopper. Doing so can result in serious damage to your machine’s shredder blade, flails or impeller.

2. Handle: Used to transport chipper shredder.

3. Engine: Refer to the separate Engine Owner's manual for location and function of

the controls on the engine.

4. Choke Control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve. Refer to Engine

Owner's Manual for further information.

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