MTD 020 User Manual
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Bag
Collects shredded material fed through the chipper
chute or vacuumed through the nozzle.
chute or vacuumed through the nozzle.
Bag Handle
Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching,
removing and emptying bag.
removing and emptying bag.
Chipper Chute
Allow twigs and small branches up to 1-1/2” in diameter
to be fed into the impeller for chipping.
to be fed into the impeller for chipping.
Blower Chute (optional)
When attached to unit, the blower chute is used to blow
or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needles, or
small twigs across yard.
or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needles, or
small twigs across yard.
Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever
Used to adjust ground clearance of the nozzle ranging
approximately 5/8” to 4-1/8”.
approximately 5/8” to 4-1/8”.
Nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
Engine Controls
See the accompanying engine manual for description
of engine controls.
of engine controls.
Stopping Engine
•
Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
position.
•
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
ground against the engine.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your chipper
shredder vacuum. Read instructions carefully.
the separate engine manual packed with your chipper
shredder vacuum. Read instructions carefully.
Starting Engine
•
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make sure
metal cap at the end of the spark plug is fastened
securely over metal tip of the spark plug.
metal cap at the end of the spark plug is fastened
securely over metal tip of the spark plug.
•
Make sure safety switch wire is connected to
engine and properly grounded.
engine and properly grounded.
•
Engines with choke lever: Move choke lever on
engine to CHOKE position. (A warm engine may
not require choking).
Engines with primer: Prime engine as instructed
in the engine manual.
engine to CHOKE position. (A warm engine may
not require choking).
Engines with primer: Prime engine as instructed
in the engine manual.
•
The throttle control is located on the engine. Move
this lever to FAST or ON position.
this lever to FAST or ON position.
•
Stand behind the unit, grasp starter handle and pull
rope out slowly until engine reaches start of
compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at
this point).
rope out slowly until engine reaches start of
compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at
this point).
•
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on the starter handle. Let the rope
rewind slowly. Repeat until engine starts.
Keep a firm grip on the starter handle. Let the rope
rewind slowly. Repeat until engine starts.
•
When engine starts, move choke control (if so
equipped) gradually to RUN position.
equipped) gradually to RUN position.
To Empty Bag
•
Unhook straps from the lower handle and open clip
from the top of the lower handle. See Figure 7.
from the top of the lower handle. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
•
Grasp bag handle with one hand and with the other,
pull the lock rod on the mounting bracket toward
engine to release.
pull the lock rod on the mounting bracket toward
engine to release.
WARNING:
Operation of any chipper
shredder vacuum can result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear safety
glasses, provided with this unit, or eye shields
to handle this equipment.
being thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear safety
glasses, provided with this unit, or eye shields
to handle this equipment.
WARNING:
Never fill fuel tank indoors with
engine running or until the engine has been
allowed to cool for at least two minutes after
running.
allowed to cool for at least two minutes after
running.
WARNING:
Never run engine indoors or in a
poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
Buttons
Inner Flap
Outer Flap
Handle
Strap
Clip