EarthQuake 1692210 Operator's Manual - Storage
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Operation
Operation
Type of Waste
Permitted
Size limitations
Notes
Shredding
Dry or moist organic material
including leaves, plants,
flowers, fruits, or vegetables.
Branches and twigs up to 1/2”
diameter and 18” long.
Alternately chip or shred moist green waste
with dry waste to avoid plugging of the
discharge chute.
Process at a feeding rate that allows the
rotor to keep up and maintain a high rate
of speed.
Chipping
Long, thicker tree limbs or
small bunches of smaller
sticks grouped together for
ease of handling.
Tree limbs and branches,
or bundles of small sticks
grouped for easier handling.
Maximum diameter of
approximately 3” (7,6 cm).
Bulky tree limbs should be pruned close
to the main stem. Always use a shorter
piece of wood to push end pieces into the
chipper cone. Never place hands in the
chipper cone.
Never chip very hard or dry materials such
as kiln dried dimensional lumber (2x4’s etc.)
or other building materials.
Never use the chipper to process pressure-
treated wood products.
Vacuum
Attachment
Light, loose, dry waste such
as leaves, grass clippings, or
sawdust.
Small materials that will not
obstruct the vacuum hose.
The vacuum is engineered for small, loose
waste and for cleaning around decorative
landscaping and flower beds. Twigs, wet
leaves, and other bulky materials will
clog the hose or obstruct the shredding
chamber.
Storage
Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules
section, then perform the following steps:
• Perform engine maintenance and storage measures
listed in the engine owner’s manual. This includes
draining the fuel system, or adding stabilizer to the fuel
(do not store a fueled unit in an enclosed structure - see
warning).
Before starting the unit after it has been stored:
• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
• Perform all recommended checks and procedures found
in the engine owner’s manual.
• Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before
use.
Chipping & Shredding Recommendations