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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Chipper/Shredder
5/14 Series
Mfg. No. Description
85637 Model SAC55140BV, 5HP & 5.5HP Snapper Chipper Shredder
1692203 Model 5/14, 5HP Simplicity Chipper Shredder
1692352 Model 5/14, 5HP Simplicity Chipper Shredder (CE)
1692722 Model 5/14, 5HP Simplicity Chipper Shredder (CE)
1694897 Model 5/14, 5.5HP Simplicity Chipper Shredder
1694898 Model 5/14, 5.5HP Simplicity Chipper Shredder (CE)
8/14 Series
Mfg. No. Description
1692330 Model 8/14, 8HP Simplicity Chipper Shredder
1692331
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Table Of Contents MODEL IDENTIFICATION........................................3 OPERATION SAFETY RULES Description ........................................................12 Site Location .....................................................12 General ...............................................................4 Setting Up ...........................................................4 Checks Before Starting .....................................15 Operating Location..............................
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Safety Rules Safe operation of the chipper/shredder unit requires that GENERAL all operating and safety instructions be obeyed by every- The Safety Alert symbol shown here is used to alert one who uses, services, or otherwise handles the unit. you to important safety information that must be Although the instructions and warnings appearing in this read, fully understood, and followed at all times when manual cover most normal operating conditions, every- handling, transporting, operating, servic
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Safety Rules or unattended smoking materials. Contact with these DANGER or any other ignition sources will cause an explosion SPARK/FIRE HAZARD or fire, serious personal injury, and damage to prop- GAS ENGINES MAY REQUIRE erty and equipment. A SPARK ARRESTER FOR SAFE OPERATION 9. Never overfill the fuel tank. Fuel may run out of the tank and contact hot surfaces on the chipper/shred- If the engine on this unit is not equipped with a der motor and ignite, causing a fire and/or risk of an spark a
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Safety Rules • Check the oil level in the engine crankcase. See OPERATING SAFETY ENGINE OIL LEVEL under Servicing The 1. Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and Chipper/Shredder. branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide portion 11. Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone, of this manual. shredder hopper or discharge chute while the unit is 2. Never leave the machine running unattended. running. Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor Always turn off the engine, w
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Safety Rules fuel leakage, and unwanted transfer of the sump oil text on the preceding pages, or contact your local dealer. into the cylinder head area. Should any of these labels become unreadable because 3. Always refill the oil sump with the recommended oil of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the before attempting to use the unit again after it has use of your chipper/shredder, please use the part num- been drained for transportation. ber information provided to order a replace
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Assembly GENERAL All of the major assembly procedures on your new Chipper/Shredder were performed at the factory, and only the items listed in this section need to be taken care of to make your unit fully operational. TOOLS REQUIRED - 1/2" Box Wrench or Socket - 7/16" Box Wrench or Socket - 1/4" Hex Wrench HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Figure 1. Installing the Chipper Cone The hardware pack packaged with your unit contains the items listed below and possibly additional hardware required for other models
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Assembly Slide bag over dis- charge chute. Lift discharge chute and slide Make sure bag noose fits over top bag over chute. of discharge chute Make sure bag and notch in chute noose fits over bottom. top of discharge chute and notch in chute bottom. Pull drawstring tight Pull drawstring tight Figure 5B. Discharge Bag Installation-European model Figure 5A. Discharge Bag Installation HOPPER DISCHARGE BAG 1. Attach the hopper to the rotor housing, using care to Your unit comes equipped with a bag f
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Controls & Major Components C. Bag OPERATING CONTROLS The two-bushel bag is standard equipment and attaches Your new chipper/shredder has been designed for both in seconds for direct, one-step bagging. ease of use and lasting reliability, and features a simplified control system that requires just two operating controls. D. The Support Leg And Wheels These two operating controls, the Choke and the Throttle, are conveniently located on the chipper/ The sturdy support leg and wide-track wheels gi
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Controls & Major Components A G B Optional Vacuum Kit F C E D Figure 6. Component Location MODEL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 5/14 MODEL 8/14 Engine B&S 825 Series OHV B&S 1450 Series OHV Chipping Capacity 2 1/2" 3" Chipping Knives 2 2 Shredding Hammers 2 - Triangular 2 - Triangular 2 - J Hammers 2 - J Hammers Shredder Capacity 1/2" x 18" Long 1/2" x 18" Long Waste Reduction Ratio Up to 20:1 Up to 20:1 Weight 97 lbs. 119 lbs. Optional Equipment Vac Ki
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Operation that ejects the shredded or chipped material out of the DESCRIPTION discharge chute, making room for more material to be General pulled in and processed. Your new chipper/shredder is designed to permit years Optional Vacuum Attachment of trouble-free operation while handling a wide range of chipping and shredding needs. The vacuum force created by the design of the fan blades and rotor makes it possible to equip your chip- To help you get the most out of your investment, as well per
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Operation 7. Adjust throttle speed to “high” for best chipper/shred- CHECKS BEFORE STARTING der action. 1. Inspect the chipper cone and shredder hopper for Restarting A Warm Engine debris and other objects that may have fallen into the machine while the unit was idle, and remove them Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous before starting the unit. Before reaching into the running does not normally require use of the choke. openings, always disconnect the spark plug wire at 1.
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Operation *2573 *2572 Figure 8. Feeding Materials For Shredding Figure 7. Proper Stance for Chipping Never wrap your fingers around tree limbs and branches *2574 so tightly that you can’t let go quickly if the tree limb or branch is suddenly pulled into the chipper block or shred- der hopper area. Leaves and other lightweight organic matter can be quickly shredded in your chipper/ shredder and reduced to 1/20th of their original volume. Place material to be shredded into the shredder hopper. Avo
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Operation MATERIAL PROCESSING SHUTTING DOWN General DANGER Engine and surrounding parts become extremely Most materials to be processed can be handled more hot during normal use, and will cause serious efficiently by observing the following chipper/shredder burn injuries if touched before the engine has operating tips: cooled. Allow engine to cool completely before touching Shredding these hot surfaces. 1. Don’t overload the shredder hopper by dumping large volumes of material into the hopper op
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Operation If you are unsure about processing a material not cov- WASTE MATERIALS GUIDE ered in the guide below, contact your local authorized Your chipper/shredder is designed to efficiently process dealer. a wide variety of organic yard and garden waste materi- If you encounter any difficulties while processing any of als. To obtain consistent performance, extend the life of these recommended materials, consult the troubleshoot- your unit, and help ensure safe operation, do not ing section of
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Normal Care SCHEDULE Your chipper/shredder has been designed and produced by the industry’s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you with years of reliable operation. Keeping your chipper/shredder in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance whenever you wish to chip or shred yard or garden waste. Please read this normal care schedule, and observe these recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your unit. Normal C
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Normal Care Oil Level 1. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug. Oil level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening (see Figure 10). 2. Add SAE 30 oil (5W30 for winter use) as necessary.. 3. Do not overfill the oil sump! Excess oil will result in frothing of oil, reducing the effectiveness of the oil and shortening engine life. 4. After the proper oil level is reached, screw fill-plug in tightly, and clean surrounding area of any spillage to prevent sti
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Normal Care *2569 Clean Engine Fins/Air Intake Area The engine that powers this chipper/shredder is air- cooled, and requires unobstructed air flow into and around the engine. For proper engine cooling, the cool- ing fins on the engine cylinder head area must also be kept clear of chipper/shredder deposits, as well as any other build-up of debris that could prevent heat from radi- ating away from the engine. To clean the air intake area, remove any chipper/shred- der build up, and then blow out
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Normal Care If any label can’t be read or is missing, contact your local Inspect/Sharpen Chipping Knives dealer for an immediate replacement. If you must use the This unit’s high-quality chipping knives are manufactured unit without the label, review the label information in the from a high-quality precision tempered steel, and are “Safety Labels” section of this manual. designed to provide positive feeding of tree limbs and branches, as well as exceptionally long service life. Normal chipping o
