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G0594 Large Chipper/Shredder
To shred twigs, leaves, and brush:
1. Slowly pour the material into the hopper. DO
NOT try to stuff too much material in at one
time or the machine will jam.
2. Use a 1" diameter branch to push the mate-
rial into the hopper if necessary (see
Figure
9). DO NOT use your hands!
Figure 9. Shredding leaves.
4. When finished chipping, turn OFF the
machine, allow all moving parts to come to a
complete stop, and disconnect the spark plu
g
wire before moving the machine, emptying
the bag, unclogging the inlets or outlets, filling
the gas tank, or performing maintenance and
repairs
.
Chipping Tips:
• DO NOT feed material in excess of 3" diame
-
ter into the funnel. Large branches will cause
the motor to stall.
• Chipping wood when it is green is easier on
the machine. The blades will stay sharper
longer.
• The chipper/shredder will work best if the
blades are sharp. Rotate, sharpen, or replace
the blades as soon as chipper/shredder per
-
formance begins to deteriorate.
Note: Move the throttle to the idle position, or
turn the chipper/shredder OFF, when not actively
shredding or chipping.
3. Turn OFF the machine (see the Briggs &
Stratton motor manual for instructions), allow
all moving parts to completely stop, and dis
-
connect the spark plu
g wire before moving
the machine, emptying the bag, unclogging
the inlets or outlets, filling the gas tank, or
performing maintenance and repairs
.
Shredding Tips:
• Feed material into the chipper/shredder slow
-
ly. If the motor begins to bog down, you are
feeding too fast.
• Roots and dirty material will dull or damage
the blades.
• Remove the chips often. Allowing the chips
to pile up to the outlet will cause the outlet to
clog.
• Avoid shredding wet leaves or brush to
reduce clogging. If you must shred wet mate
-
rial, alternate wet and dry material.
Figure 10. Chipping branches.
To chip branches:
1. Stand to the side of the hopper and make
sure you have a stable stance and firm foot
-
ing.
2. Remove twigs and smaller branches from the
branch if they might catch on the edges of the
funnel and prevent the branch from going in
.
3. Place branches up to 3" diameter into the
funnel, thick end first, and allow the blades to
draw the branch into the funnel (see
Figure
10).
