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Heavy Duty Wood Chipper Shredder
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Rederick Metal Industries Corp.
| (305) 396
-
3396
User Manual
©
YB2090
3.5”
Read and follow all instructions in
to operate this machine. Please keep
consultation at any time. Read it
with the operating instructions
indications. Failure to follow these
attempting
available for
become familiar
result in serious
1925 NW 21st Terrace
Miami, FL 33142
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THANK YOU!
We thank you so much for having
purchased a wood chipper manufactured
by us. The same has been designed and
carefully fabricated to give you excellent
performance, reliability and ultimately, to
exceed your expectations.
Please read carefully and follow all the
instructions in this manual before operating
this wood chipper. This manual tells you how
to assemble, set up, operate and maintain
this machine easily and safely. Make sure to
follow all recommended safety measures,
and instruct any other person operating this
chipper. Failure to comply, could result in
personal injury to the operators and others.
All information contained in this manual
refers to the latest product information
available at the time of printing. It is
recommended that you review the manual
frequently to familiarize yourself with the unit,
operation and its features.
We are developing and improving our
equipment continously through the Kaizen
philosophy; if you have a problem, doubt, or
if any information in this manual does not
match what is on your wood chipper, don't
hesitate to contact your dealer or
authorized service representative, or in any
case please contact us directly. The phone
numbers, web site and mailing address of
Rederick Metal are located on the next
page. In the case that your wood chipper is
equipped with an engine; the engine
manufacturer is responsible for all matters
related to the performance, power output,
specifications, warranty and maintenance
for it. For more information read the Owner’s
Manual/ Operator delivered by the engine
manufacturer. This is shipped in a separate
package, together with this unit.
INDEX
Important safety measures……………....3
Assembly of the 2090…………………..….8
Controls and Features…………………….11
Operation…………………………………...13
Maintenance and Adjustment.........….15
Service….…………………...……………….15
Troubleshooting………………………….…19
Parts Replacement……………….……… 20
Warranty Information………………….…..21
Parts list………………………………………..22
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Before you assemble and use your new
wood chipper shredder, please locate the
information plate on the unit and record the
information in the boxes located at the
bottom of this page. The plate is located in
the lower left part of the machine on the
feed hopper side. If you have to request
technical support via our web site, phone
customer support, or a dealer/servicing
dealer, you will need this information.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NO.
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assembling
questions
, operation or maintenance of the
same, you can request assistance from
You can choose the options that are
1925 NW 21 ST TERRACE, Miami, FL
Email: customer.service@yardbeast.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES
This machine is designed to be used in
compliance with safety regulations
contained in this manual. As with any type
zed equipment, an error or
on the part of the operator can
machine is capable of amputating
foreign
that can cause
by facial and
In case of any emergency, attempt to shut
engine and seek immediate help.
The presence of th
indicates that these are
safety instructions that must be
your
. Read and follow all the
instructions in this manual before operating
When you see this symbol
mind.
It is important that the operator understands
e safety symbols that are located
this wood chipper.
re the list of symbols and the
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
In case you have issues
equipment or have any
its controls
presented below:
Mail:
33142
Phones (305)-396-3396/
Web: www.yardbeast.com
of motori
negligence
cause serious injury.
This
fingers and hands; it also expels
objects with great velocity
damage to a person
exposure.
regarding
body
this
us.
SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION
th
different places of
a
expressed within.
at
Below
information
off the
order to avoid putting at risk
safety and other’s
this machine.
Keep Warnings in
is symbol
important
followed in
personal
:
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Protective equipment required for the
• Appropriate outwear(preferably
sleeved shirts and trousers for
IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE
Wear Eye Protection
USE PROTECTION
Caution
BYSTANDERS AWAY AT:
INSPECT BLADES BEFORE EACH USE
Wear Safety Gloves
No hands beyond
this point
operation of this equipment.
Wear Ear Protection
•Safety goggles
•Safety gloves
• Ear protection.
longwork)
EQUIPMENT
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Train Yourself
1. Read, understand and comply with all
instructions included in this manual and in
the machine before assembling and
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference, as well as for
ordering spare parts.
2. Familiarize yourself with all of the controls.
Please know how to stop the chipper when
it is operating and how to manipulate the
controls quickly.
3. Persons older than 16 years of age, must
read and understand the operating
instructions as well as the safety rules
contained in this manual. No persons below
16 years of age should operate this
equipment.
4. Without receiving appropriate instructions,
do not allow anyone to operate this
machine.
5. Do not start the chipper in closed spaces
or in an areas with poor ventilation. The
gases from the engine exhaust contain
carbon monoxide, a lethal gas which is
odorless.
6. Use appropriate protective equipment in
each operation.
7. Don't put your hands close to the parts
that are in motion or inside the feed hopper
-as indicated in the decals - when in
operation. Be careful not to touch any
surface which is heated during the
operation and remains as such for a long
time after the wood chipper turned off.
8. Stay away from the discharge; wood
debris is expelled with great speed that can
produce facial or body damage.
9. Do not operate the chipper if its belt
guard is removed.
10. Keep the bystanders away from the
chipper while it's running. Do not allow the
presence of minors in the work area. Stop
the machine if anyone enters the area.
11. Switch off the engine and disconnect
the spark plug before servicing the
equipment.
Preparations before chipping
1. Carefully inspect the area where the
equipment will be used.
2. Protect your eyes, always use safety
glasses while operating this machine.
Otherwise, objects thrown that bounce can
seriously injure your sight.
3. Use ear protection. This will protect you
from the noise produced by the chipper
when you feed the material into the hopper.
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4. Use work gloves with palm of leather or
industrial cotton when you feed the material
into the hopper. Before you turn on the
machine, check all bolts and accesories to
ensure that the machine is in safe operating
condition.
5. Perform a visual inspection of the
machine in frequent intervals to check
whether the chippers has suffered any
important damage.
6. Maintain and replace the safety labels
and instructions as necessary.
Safe Handling of Fuel
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, be very careful when handling
fuel. The fuel that is used, whether diesel or
gasoline is highly flammable and the vapors
are explosive. You can be seriously injured if
fuel if spilled on yourself and your clothes
which can ignite. Wash your skin and
change clothes immediately.
1.Use only containers approved for
Gasoline or Diesel .
2. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or
truck. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before
filling.
3 . Keep the nozzle in contact with the
edge of the entrance to the engine fuel
tank or container at all times until it is full
at recommended engine manufacturer
specifications.
4 . No smoking should take place. Turn
off all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
5. Never refuel the machine indoors.
6. Never remove gas cap or add fuel
while the engine is hot or running . Allow
engine to cool at least two minutes
before re- fueling .
7. Never overfill the fuel tank . Fill tank to
no more than 1/ 2 inch below the base
of the neck of the thread to allow room
for fuel expansion.
8. Place the fuel cap back on and
tighten securely .
9. Clean up spilled fuel on the engine
and equipment. Move machine to
another area. Wait 5 minutes before
starting the engine.
Operation of the Wood Chipper
1.Check the oil and fuel level before
starting the engine.
2. If the chipper will not be hitched to an
ATV, check that the trailer stand is firmly
tightened.
3. Do not put hands near rotating parts
or power inputs . Contact with the
chipper and rotating parts –while in
operation- can serioulsy damage fingers,
hands .
4. Before operating the machine , open
it. Check and clean the rotor of foreign
debris objects , make sure the cutting
chamber is empty and free of any
foreign material.
5. . Thoroughly inspect all material to to
be chipped and remove any foreign
objects -such as nails, glass, steel wire,
etc- that could cause injury to you or
damage the machine.
6 . Do not attempt to chop material
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than specified in this manual.
ep all guards and safety elements
in place and in good condition.
Do not operate this machine while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Never operate this machine without
If the engine is hot, do not touch
Do not attempt to move the chipper
While feeding material into the
face and body
Never attempt to unclog the outlet
or discharge opening while the engine is
running. Turn off the engine and wait
at a complete
occur which are not
be careful and
turn off the
contact us for further
Never tamper with the safety components
Check periodically that they are
, pins and
cotter pins are in good condition
sure the machine is in safe operating
determine if
the bearing often as
maintenance chart (found
it also
corrosion and reduces heat , prolonging its
Before cleaning, repairing or inspecti
, stop the engine and
moving parts have stopped.
Do not change the engine governor
settings or overspeed the same . The
governor controls the maximum safe
the engine
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
Follow the instructions in this manual
off season
or
where there is
clothes dryers
shutting it down.
operator
season storage
empty the
Use proper container when
proper disposal laws
fuel, oil,
and your
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
avoid serious
engine in any way
clothes dryers
larger
you and the machine at risk.
7. Ke
8.
9.
good visibility or light .
10.
may cause severe burns.
11.
while the engine is running .
12.
machine, keep your
behind the discharge zone .
13.
until all moving parts are
stop.
14 . If any situations
covered in this manual,
use common sense. Swiftly
chipper and then
advise on your situation.
Maintenance and Storage
1.
recklessly .
functioning properly.
2 . Make sure all screws, bolts
condition . Also , visually inspect
to check if it is damaged and
repair is necessary.
Puts
as it
to make
the chipper
3. Grease
the
avoid premature wear;
life.
4.
the chipper
5 .
operating speed of
6.
labels as necessary.
7.
safely storing this machine
8. Never store the chipper
in an enclosed space
presence of flame, spark or
as water heaters, furnaces,
etc.
9. Allow machine to cool at
before storing after
10. Always refer to the
proper instructions for off-
11. If you need to
outdoors.
handling fuels.
12. Observe the rules of
and regulations for gas,
protect the environment
community.
instructed by
below) to
protects from
ng
check all
.
for
.
fuel container
pilot light such
,
least 5 minutes
manual for
.
fuel tank, do it
etc. to
To
modify the
injury, do not
. If you
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change the engine governor settings, it can
get ouf of control and operate at unsafe
speeds and off-spec. Never change the
factory settings of the engine.
Installation and Setup
Metal Cage Content:
1 Wood Chipper.
1 Feed chute.
1 Rear Axle.
1 Bag of nuts and bolts that includes:
Bolts, washers, nuts, cotter pins, etc.
2 Towing brackets
1 Tow Bar and accesories (pins, stand)
2 Turf Wheels
Manuals and Operator safety accesories.
Assembly of the YARDBEAST 2090
Note: This unit is shipped without fuel and
without oil in the engine. Fill with gasoline
(depending on the engine type) and oil as
indicated in the instructions in the engine
manual BEFORE operating your wood
chipper.
Taking shipping cage off.
1. Remove plastic packing
2. Unscrew the ends of the cage as shown in
next Figure.
3. Remove upwards (use 2 people if
possible) as shown in next Figure.
4. Remove the chipper by removing the
platform anchor plates. See Fig
. below.
Axle Assembly
1. Inserting rear axle to the chipper's base
and bolt it as shown in Fig. 1
Figure on next page..
a. 4 Hex Bolts 3/8 "x 1-1/2"
b. 4 Lock Nuts 3/8 "
c. 4 Flat Washers 3/8 "
Tools used: 9/16" hex wrench
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-To secure each wheel, slide a 3/4" flat
washer, then screw a castle nut on each
shaft end and secure by inserting a safety
cotter pin.
a. 2 Flat washer 5/8"
b. 2 Castle nut 3/4"
c. 2 Cotter pins 3/16" x 1-1/2"
First, assemble the two trailer brackets as
shown. Then, assemble the tow bar below
the brackets, as shown on the same figure.
For this operation, 2-3 person assembly team
is recommended.
a. 8- Hex Bolts 3/8" x 1"
b. 8- Lock Nuts 3/8"
c. 8- Flat Washers 3/8"
- Slide a 3/4" flat washer first and then slide
the turf wheel in. Do this for each shaft.
a. 2 Flat Washers 3/4”
b.2 Turf Wheels 15 x 6.00-6
-Now it's onto assemble the trailer hitch.
Slide through the trailer stand foot and
screw the stand thread ring on the top.
Secure it by inserting the bolted knob on the
side of the tow bar. Once it is tightened, the
chipper can rest on the stand. Slide the
hitch pin and use it when towing with an
ATV.
a.1 Hitch pin
b.1 Tightening knob
c. 1 Threaded Stand ring
d.1 Trailer stand
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