Section 4: Operations; Operation Safety; Chipping/Shredding - Grizzly G0594 Owner's Manual

SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety

Damage to your eyes, hands, and ears could
result from using this machine without prop-
er protective gear. Always wear safety glass-
es, hearing protection, and leather gloves
when operating this machine.
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri-
ous personal injury. Keep
loose clothing and long
hair away from moving
machinery.
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC-
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga-
zines, or get formal training before begin-
ning any projects. Regardless of the con-
tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
NOTICE
This chipper/shredder does not have oil
in the motor when shipped. Add oil before
operating the chipper/shredder, or the
motor will seize.
G0594 Large Chipper/Shredder

Chipping/Shredding

Understand and follow all of the safety precau-
tions listed in SECTION 1: SAFETY before opera-
tion.
This chipper/shredder is intended for mulch-
ing garden and pruning waste such as green
branches, twigs, brush, vines, and long grasses.
DO NOT use this chipper/shredder for chipping
construction debris, plastic, paper products, rope
or twine, or any material that may contain metal.
Note: Remove any nails, rope, twine, or rocks that
may be imbedded in roots, before inserting mate-
rial into the chipper/shredder.
To operate the chipper/shredder:
1.
Place the chipper/shredder on a flat, firm, dirt
or grass surface and point the outlet in a safe
direction.
2. Check the oil and gas levels before starting
the motor.
3.
Loosen the wing nuts on the discharge chute
deflector so that it swings freely, then place
the bag over the chute and tie it securely in
place.
4.
Make sure the hopper and funnel are empty
before starting the engine. If there is material
in the hopper or funnel, the pull start cord may
stop suddenly causing the chipper/shredder
to fall over, or causing injury to your hand or
arm.
5.
Put on eye and ear protection, and gloves,
start the chipper/shredder as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton motor manual, then set the
throttle to fast.
6.
Stand to the side of the hopper and make
sure you have a stable stance and firm foot-
ing.
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