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5. Move the Stop Control switch to the on position (if fitted). 6. Grasp the starter cord and pull. 7. When the engine starts, move the choke lever to the run position and the throttle lever to the slow position. 3.2 To stop the engine - Petrol Models Refer to the engine manufacturers instructions 1. Move the throttle lever to the off position. O 2. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the off position (if fitted). 3. Move the stop control switch to the off position (if fitted). 4. Move the clutch lever to the disengaged position if engaged. 3.3 Rotor engagement - Petrol Models 1. Start the engine as per the section 3.1. 2. Move the throttle control to the fast position. 3. Slowly move the clutch lever on the left hand side of the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM to the engaged position. Figure 7. 3.4 Rotor disengagement - Petrol Models 1. Move the rotor clutch lever to the disengaged position. ‘O’ Figure 7. 2. Move the throttle control to the slow or off ‘O’ position as required. 3.5 Operation - Electric Models 1. Connect the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM to a suitable power supply with a 15amp rated power cord fitted with 10 amp fittings no longer than 20 meters long. Longer cords will result in voltage drop and possible premature overload drop out and or possible motor damage. 2. To start the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM move the motor switch to the ‘On’ position ‘I’. 3. To stop the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM move the motor switch to the ‘Off’ position ‘O’. 4. If the overload switch activates during operation wait 60 seconds, reset the overload and switch the unit back on. This will allow the electric motor time to cool and the overload switch to reset. 5. If after waiting 60 seconds the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM fails to restart the following procedure should be followed. a. Switch the machine off and disconnect the power supply. b. Check for blockages and that the rotor is free to rotate. If the rotor is jammed remove the screens to clear blockage. Refer to section 3.9. c. Connect to the power supply and switch on the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM d. If the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM will not start check the fuse or circuit breaker on the electrical circuit being used and rectify if necessary. e. If the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM will not start and the electrical circuit is found to be operational, contact your local authorised Rover service dealer. 3.6 Shredding material 1. Start the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM engine as per section 3.1.for petrol models or section 3.5 for electric models. 2. Engage the rotor clutch as per section 3.3. Petrol Models only. 3. Feed branches with foliage first into hopper so as to control the rate of feed. Maximum branch size in shredder hopper is approximately 20mm diameter. 4. When feeding vines or long stringy types of material into the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM, cut them first into lengths of no more than 600mm long. Be careful not to wrap materials around hands when feeding. 5. Do not feed at a faster rate than the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM can shred and discharge material, as you may stall the rotor and overload the engine and or damage the drive belt. 3.7 Chipper tube feeding Feed larger branches, up to approximately 70mm diameter, into the chipper tube. Control the rate of feed by pulling back on the branch so as not to block the unit and cause it to stall. WARNING Blades continue to free wheel after engine has been switched off WARNING Operators should always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves while operating the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM Page 3 2.7 Fuel 1. Position the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM on a level surface in a well ventilated area. Clean around the fuel tank cap. 2. Remove the fuel tank cap. 3. Using a clean funnel fill the fuel tank with clean fresh unleaded petrol. 4. Replace the fuel tank cap. 5. Wipe up any spilt petrol. Rover Mowers Limited Chip ‘N’ ShredTM OPERATION 3.8 Screens Two screens are supplied with the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM, the standard screen consisting of numerous holes in a curved plate and a bar screen consisting of widely spaced bars between two side plates. The size of the mulch produced by either shredding or chipping is dependent on the screen fitted to the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM The screen to be used depends on the type of material to be processed. The standard screen suits most types of material found in the garden. If moist, pulpy or soggy types of material are to be processed the bar screen should be fitted to avoid blockages. 3.9 Screen removal 1. Switch engine off. 2. Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug or disconnect the power cord from the power supply. 3. When the rotor has come to a stop remove the R-clips from the screen bars and remove the screen bars, the screen should then drop out through the discharge chute. Figure 8. 3.10 Screen fitting 1. Switch the engine off and remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug or disconnect the power cord from the power supply. 2. Choose the correct screen for the material to be processed (refer to section 3.8). 3. Lift and position the screen in the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM by aligning the holes in the screen and ...

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