TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON YARD MACHINES SHREDDER
For two years from the date of purchase, when this Shredder is used and maintained according to the
operator’s manual, Yard Machines will repair any defect in material for workmanship free of charge.
If this Shredder is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from
the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS SHREDDER TO THE NEAREST MTD
REPAIR DEALER.
This warraanty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten
tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
SYMBOLMEANING
SAFETY ALERT:
caution. Attention is required in order to
avoid serious personal injury. May be used
in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
. The instructions or warnings they
Indicates
danger,
warning or
-
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-668-1238
SYMBOLMEANING
DANGER:
result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
WARNING:
result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
CAUTION:
result in property damage or personal injury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
Failure to obey a
safety warning will
Failure to obey a
safety warning can
Failure to obey a
safety war
ning may
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
When using the
WARNING:
Please r
ating the unit in or
of the operator and any bystanders. Please
keep these instr
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be
accompanied and guided by an adult.
All guar
•
properly before operating the unit.
Inspect the unit befor
•
Make sur
Replace par
any way
aged par
ds and safety attachments must be installed
e all fasteners ar
. Do not operate the unit with loose or dam-
ts.
ead these instr
ts that ar
uctions for later use.
e use. Replace damaged parts.
e in place and secur
e cracked, chipped or damaged in
unit, safety rules.
uctions befor
der to ensur
e oper
e the safety
e.
• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit.
Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as
glass, wire, etc.
• Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a
minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets outside a 50 feet (15m.) radius; there still may be a risk to
bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be
-
encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are
approached, stop the unit immediately.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONRULESFORSAFE OPERATION
PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical
cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.
gardening tools, basic safety pre-
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL
INJURY:
1.FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in
this manual before/during operation of this shredder.
2.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS this tool should be
grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric
shock to the operator. The tool is equipped with a 3conductor cord and 3-prong grounding plug to fit the
proper grounding receptacle. The green or green and
yellow wire to live terminal. If your unit is for use on
less than 150 volts, it has a plug as illustrated in
sketch A in Figure 1 on page 2. If it is for use on 150
to 250 volts, it has a plug as illustrated in sketch D,
Fig.1, Page 2.
An adapter, sketches B and C, is available for
connecting plugs as illustrated in sketch A to 2-prong
receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like, must be connected to permanent ground, such
as a properly grounded outlet box. No adapter is
available for the plug illustrated in sketch D.
EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an extension
3.
cord intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to
the cord length. See table below. A 2-wire cord without a gr
appliance is double insulated. If in doubt of pr
wire size, use the next heavier gauge. Please note
that the smaller the gauge number
cor
GROUNDING
ound connection may be used since this
, the heavier the
d.
METAL SCREW
COVER OF
GROUNDED
PIN
(C)
(A)
ADAPTER
GROUNDIN
G MEANS
DUTLET BOX
GROUNDIN
G PIN
Fig. 1
(B)
(D)
oper
4.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not use
appliance in damp or wet locations.
5.DON’T USE IN RAIN - Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
6.DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never yank it to discon-
nect from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
7.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept
at a distance from work area.
DRESS PROPERLY - Do not wear loose clothing or
8.
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
9. USE SAFETY GLASSES - Always use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND
10.
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A
POWER TOOL. Do not use tools while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
11. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do not move
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
12. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected conditions.
13. NO ACCESSORIES OR ATTACHMENTS ARE
NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF THIS
GARDENING TOOL. The use of any accessories or
attachments for this gardening tool is not recommended. Such use of any attachment or accessory
may incr
14.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use appliance for
ease the risk of injur
y to the user.
any job except that for which it is intended.
15. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER(GFCI)
PROTECTION SHOULD BE PROVIDED ON THE
CIRCUIT(S) OR OUTLET(S) TO BE USED FOR
THE GARDENING APPLIANCE. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI pr
otection and may be
used for this measure of safety.
16. WARNING! DTo reduce the risk of electric shock,
use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an extension cor
d of cor
d type
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A, SJTOW-A.
Extension cor
ds of the type specified above ar
available at local har
dwar
es.Extension cor
e stor
e
dMake sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cor
d, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending
on cor
d length and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage. Number, the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of
appliance cord from the extension cord during operating: Make a knot as shown in Fig. 2;
Volts
120V
Ampere Rating
More than Not more than
0-6
6-10
10-12
12-16
METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSION CORD
CORD SET
(A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN
DO NOT FORCE TOOL. The correct tools will do the
17.
APPLIANCE CORD
Total length of cord in feet
2550
18
16
18
16
16
16
14
12
Not recommended
TABLE 1
(B) CONNECT PLUG AND
RECEPTACLE
Fig. 2
100150
16
14
14
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER
18.
SOURCE BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT
CHANGING ACCESSORIES, OR STORING THE
TOOL. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of star
19.
STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS. When not in use,
ting the tool accidentally
.
tools should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked-up place, out of reach of children.
20.
MAINT
sharp and clean for best per
AIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
mance and to r
for
Keep cutting tools
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect tool cor
ed by an author
, and if damaged, have it r
cally
epair
ized service facility. Keep handling surface dry,
om oil and grease.
clean, and fr
21.
CHECK DAMAGED P
the tool, a guar
ee fr
d or other par
TS.
AR
Befor
t that is damaged
e fur
ther use of
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
m its intended function.
operate pr
operly and per
check for alignment of moving par
for
ts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
16
14
14
educe
d periodi
other condition that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
SHREDDER SAFETY RULES:
1.Extreme caution should be taken to ensure shreddable material does not contain metal. Rocks, bottles.
Cans or other foreign objects.
2.Do not allow hands or any other part of the body, or
clothing to enter inside the feeding chambers or discharge chute, while machine is operating.
3.Wear gloves while operating the machine.
4.Before starting the machine, ensure that all screws
and other fasteners are properly secured.
5.Machine should be operated on firm level surfaces
only.
6.Before starting the machine, check that the cutting
chamber is empty.
7.Motor should be kept clean of debris and other
accumulations.
8.Keep all guards and deflections in good working
condition.
9. Stand clear of discharge chute at all times.
10.
Do not over reach and keep face and body back form
the feed opening.
11. Never pull the machine by the power cord and keep
cord away form water or sharp edges.
12. Disconnect the power cord when the machine is not
in use.
13. If machine should become clogged, switch off the
motor, disconnect the power cord, make sure all moving parts are completely stopped before cleaning
,
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clogged debris.
14. Ensure the power cord is always in good condition. A
cord with broken insulation is extremely dangerous
and can result in fire, electric shock or serious personal injury.
15. The operation of any tools can result in foreign objects
being thrown into your eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage Before operating power tool,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
EXPLANATION OF NOTE, WARNING, and
WARRANTY SYMBOL
1.A NOTE is used to convey additional information, or
highlight a particular explanation, or to expand a step
instruction.
2.A WARNING identifies a procedure which, if not
undertaken or if improperly done, can result in a serious personal injury or damage to the unit and/or
both.
3.
4.
(WARRANTY SYMBOL) serves notice that
unless instructions or procedures are followed, any
damage will void the warranty and repairs will be at
owner’s expense. Service other than user maintenance should be performed by a Yard Machines
Authorized Service Center. Damage or conditions
caused by improper maintenance practices which
render this product inoperable will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE contact the nearest
Yard Machines Authorized Service Center by calling
800# on back cover.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and inter
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
national symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
SYMBOLMEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution.
May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and
follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the operator
and/or bystanders.
• WEAR HEAD, EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud
noise can cause severe eye injury
and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Falling objects can
cause severe head injury. Wear head
protection when operating this unit.
Use a full face shield when needed.
SYMBOLMEANING
• WARNING - WEAR GLOVES TO
PROTECT YOUR HANDS
• WARNING - WEAR SAFETY BOOTS
TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRIC
SHOCK
• WARNING - DO NOT ESPOSE TO
RAIN
6
KNOW YOUR UNIT
TOP HOPPER
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOP HOPPER
SAFETY SCREWS
ON/OFF SWITCH
WHEEL(R)
WHEEL COVERS
OVERLOAD
PROTECTION
SWITCH
TOP HOPPER
KNOB
DISCHARGE CHUTE
WHEEL(L)
LEG(R)
LEG(L)
LOOSE PARTS LIST
Assemble the following parts in accordance with the
instructions on the following pages.
• Hopper Assembly
• Connecting Tube Assembly
• Hex Wrench
• 5 Safety Set Screws M5 X 15
• 2 Split Pins
• 2 Wheels
• 2 Flat Washers 12mm
• 2 Hex Screws M8 X 40
• 2 Flat Washers 8mm
• 2 Spring W
• 2 Wheel Covers
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR SHREDDER (FIG. 3)
1. Push the large diameter section of the axle into the axle
tube and secure the axle into position using the M8 x
40 hex screws and star washer. (2 per side)
2. Push the wheel and then the 12mm flat washer over the
axle.
3. Push the split pin through the hole in the end of the axle
and bend the ends over using pliers.
4. Fix on wheel covers.
HOPPER (FIG.4) Place the hopper on top of the feed
tube and align the fixing holes. Secure with the safety
set screws.
ashers 8mm
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand
CAUTION:
this owners manual before using your
Shredder. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious
personal injury.
Connect the Shr
1.
t and stop the Shr
o star
2. T
located at the rear of the Motor (Fig. 5)
OVERLOAD PROTECTION AND MOTOR
JAMMING If over
protection switch may cut out the motor. To restart, firstly
switch the machine of
Loosen caging knobs and r
then remove any clogged debris from the cutting cham-
. If the top cover assembly becomes jammed and will
ber
not lift of
through the back chute of the top hopper to rotate the Vcutter to enable the top cover assembly to be r
Reset motor overload pr
f, tur
edder to a suitable power outlet.
feeding clogs the machine the overload
f and disconnect the power cor
n the V
-cutter by pushing a piece of wood
otection switch (Fig. 5)
the safety instructions in
ess the switch
, depr
edder
emove top cover assembly
emoved.
d.
,
ON/OFF
SWITCH
OVERLOAD
PROTECTION
SWITCH
Fig. 5
87
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ATTACHING MULCH BAG Place a heavy duty trash bag
using the mulch bag strap. (Fig. 6)
TOP HOPPER-FRONT CHUT The large sloping front
chute of the Top Hopper is designed to accept leaves
and small garden clippings. Shredding and mulching is
achieved by natural suction of the debris thr
blade chamber.
Do not overfeed and do not feed wet, soggy material into
the Shredder as this may clog the blade chamber and the
discharge chute. (Fig. 7)
TOPHOPPER-BLACK CHUTE The smaller back chute of
the top Hopper accepts medium to larger size garden
clippings.
Shredding and mulching is achieved through the same
action as the front chute. If a finer type mulch is required
than is initially achieved, re-feed the mulch through again
until the desired result is obtained. (Fig. 8).
Do not feed solid branches through the two Top Hopper
chutes.
SIDE CHUTE The elongated chute located at the rear of
the machine is specially designed to accept solid garden
clippings and branches up to 1-1/2" (38mm) in diameter.
IMPORTANT: When feeding long, large diameter material, control the rate of feed by pulling back on the material
so as not to stall or overload the motor. (Fig. 9)
Do not under any cir-
WARNING:
hands inside the geeding chutes while the
machine is operation. Force feeding of debris is
not necessary due to the natural suction action
of the shredder.
cumstances, place
ough the
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
UNPACKING
1. Carefully remove all parts from the shipping carton.
Do not discar
2.
parts using the parts list.
3. If all parts have been included proceed to assembly.
If you are missing a parts, contact the retailer you pur-
4.
chased it for
Shredder.
Examine all the parts to make sure no break age has
5.
ed during shipping. Any damaged par
r
occur
replaced before attempting to use the Shredder.
d material until you have identified all the
m befor
e attempting to assemble your
t should be
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MATERIAL PUSH STICK User material push stick sup-
plied to push remaining material into hopper opening. DO
NOT USE HANDS. (Fig. 10)
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Your Shredder has been designed for a low level of maintenance, involving routine cleaning and inspection. The
motor of the Shredder is maintenance free and requires
no attention. For the best results the blades must be kept
sharp at all times. The blades have dramatically less cutting power when blunt.
The Shredder will tear rather than cut when the blades
are blunt. When this occurs rotate the double sided
blades or replace the blades immediately.
Before attempting
WARNING:
switch the machine off and disconnect the
power cord.
V-CUTTER MAINTENANCE
1. Switch the machine off and disconnect the power cord
ensuring all moving parts are completely stopped.
2. Wear gloves when attempting any maintenance to the
cutting blades.
JAMMING if blades become jammed r
motor. If blades can not be worked loose refer to disassembly instr
DISASSEMBLY
1. Loosen caging knobs and remove the top cover
assembly.
2. Rotate the cutter base anti clockwise and place a piece
of wood between the cutter base and cutting chamber
wall so as to stop the cutting base retating. (Fig. 11)
3. Remove the center hold down bolt by turning it anti
clockwise using a 17 mm spanner
4. Remove the square washer, square bush, V-cutter to
expose cutter base.
SHREDDING BLADES MAINTENANCE
To inspect or renew the double sided shredding blades
there is no need to remove the cutter base. To remove
simply undo the counter sunk screws with the 6mm hex
wrench supplied with the machine and turn them through
180 These blades are double ground and can be used on
both sides. When blunt on both sides renew and ensure
uctions (Item 1) and then remove obstruction.
any maintenance
otate knob under
.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
they are screwed in tightly.
ASSEMBLY This is carried out in the reverse sequence to
that of disassembly but with careful inspection of all
components. Ensure that cutter base is assembled with
the scraping plates facing down towards the motor and
that the spring washer is situated under the head of the
centre hold down bolt. (Fig. 12)
TOP HOPPERSCREWKNOBRESTRAINNIG SPRING SPRING WASHERWASHERSCREWBODYDUST PLATECUTTER CLAMPKNOBSCREWWASHERE RINGSCREWWASHERDUST PLATENUTSPRING WASHERRESTRAINING COVERSCREWBRACKET TUBENUTSCREW
SCREW716042-200001WRENCH726188-200402MARTERIAL PUSH STICK736280-200001STARP BAG HOLD
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Before replacing the top cover assembly ensure that the
V-cutter is positioned as shown in (Fig. 13) Replace the
top cover assembly and secure tightly the caging knobs.
If caging Knobs are not tight the motor will not start due
to the motor lock out switch not bein activated.
CLEANING After use, always wipe clean the outside of
the Shredder to remove any build up of material with a
damp cloth. Clean the inside of the cutting chamber and
remove any left over material, Do not hose down with
water.
IMPORTANT: Before replacing top cover assembly
ensure that the V-cutter is positioned as shown in (Fig.
13).
Replace the top cover assembly together with the top
cover screw knob ensuring this is tight. If the top cover
screw knob is not tight the motor will not start due to the
motor lock out switch not being activated.
TOP HOPPER
SCREW
KNOB
RESTRAINNIG SPRING
SPRING WASHER
WASHER
SCREW
BODY
DUST PLATE
CUTTER CLAMP
KNOB
SCREW
WASHER
E RING
SCREW
WASHER
DUST PLATE
NUT
SPRING WASHER
RESTRAINING COVER
SCREW
BRACKET TUBE
NUT
SCREW