Patriot Products 5F 6F 8F 10F User Manual

OWNER’S AND  
OMPAERNATUORASL  
5F6F8F10F  
CSV’S WITH GASOLINE ENGINES  
The New Performance Standard  
THIS AINT  
EXACTLY A NEW YORK  
TIMES BESTSELLER,  
BUT...  
THE PATRIOT WARRANTY  
NORTH AMERICA ONLY  
For two years from the date of purchase, The Patriot Company will  
repair or replace at its option, free of charge to the original owner,  
any parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship.  
This warranty applies to products sold and kept in North  
America, that are operated and maintained as described in this  
Owner’s & Operator’s Manual. Please note that the engine is  
warranted separately by the engine manufacturer. Patriot does not  
warranty the engine.  
Rest assured. This Patriot  
Chipper-Shredder-Vac™ is the  
most versatile leaf clean-up  
machine around. And, it is more  
efficient and aggressive than  
products twice its weight costing  
much more.  
However, before you  
The misuse, abuse, commercial use beyond 90 days from the  
date of purchase, neglect, accident, or improper maintenance of this  
machine voids this warranty. The warranty does not cover parts that  
need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear.  
get started, read all the instruc-  
tions in this manual to work effi-  
ciently and safely.  
For your own satisfaction and  
well-being, take time now to  
study this publication and make  
it available for anyone else who  
might use this machine. Then,  
drop your warranty card in the  
mail so we can send you news  
and updates.  
The Patriot Company shall not be liable for any damages or injuries  
arising from our products, defective or otherwise. The Patriot Warranty  
gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from  
state to state. (Eff. 1/96)  
THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.  
Work safely and enjoy!  
THE PATRIOT COMPANY  
THESE  
BLACK  
TRIANGLES  
!
CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO  
IMPORTANT  
OPERATING  
PROPERTY  
SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
DAMAGE AND/  
AND  
OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT  
IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT  
HEEDED BY ALL OPERATORS.  
CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE  
WARNING: NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS,  
FACE OR CLOTHING INTO THE CHIP-  
PER CONE OR OTHER INLETS WHEN  
THE ROTOR INSIDE IS STILL TURNING.  
KEEP YOUR FINGERS AND FACE OUT  
OF THE INLETS, OUTLETS AND  
EXHAUSTS WHEN THE ROTOR IS  
TURNING OR ENGINE IS RUNNING.  
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY  
RESULT.  
!
1-800-798-CHIP  
OUTSIDE THE U.S. CALL 1-414-259-8997  
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time  
MONDAY - FRIDAY (EXCEPT MAJOR HOLIDAYS)  
FAX 1-414-259-9612  
What About Engine or Starting Problems?  
The engine manufacturer warranties the engine separately. If you  
experience difficulties with your engine, see your telephone book for  
the engine manufacturer’s nearest service center.  
How Do I File a Claim?  
If you believe any Patriot product or part is defective within a two (2) year  
period from the date of purchase, contact your place of purchase. They  
will file your claim or they will direct you to a qualified Patriot Authorized  
Service Center. You will be asked to produce a dated receipt for the prod-  
uct if it was not registered with the factory.  
If the product or part is determined to be defective by a Patriot  
Authorized Service Center, we will repair or replace it at our discretion, at  
no expense to you or the service center.  
If the product or part is damaged due to negligence, abuse of the prod-  
uct’s purpose, or improper maintenance, the warranty is void.  
How Long Will It Take?  
Warranty repairs may take a few minutes…or a few days. It depends on  
the nature of the problem. We believe it is in everyone’s best interest to  
provide service as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, during  
peak seasons, a service center may need a week or more to schedule and  
perform repairs.  
What About Professional or Commercial Use?  
A Patriot employed in any commercial endeavor (rental stores,  
landscaping businesses, farming, etc.) is warranted for 90 days from  
the date of purchase under the terms and conditions described above.  
FORESTER CSV Owner’s & Operator’s Manual,  
80007-172-5F © 1996 The Patriot Company.  
All rights reserved. Illustrations by Robert F.  
Schwengel. Patriot FORESTER Chipper-Shredder-  
Vac™ is a trademark of The Patriot Company,  
registered in USA.  
page 5  
CAUTION: OPERATE YOUR GAS ENGINE  
OUTDOORS, IN A WELL-VENTILATED  
AREA. KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS  
AWAY FROM THIS POWER EQUIP-  
MENT. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH  
CAN RESULT.  
KEY FEATURES  
!
Patriot FORESTER Chipper-Shredder-Vac  
HOPPER GUARDS  
PUSH/PULL HANDLE  
(Do not reach beyond  
SHREDDER  
HOPPER  
the guards.)  
DISCHARGE  
CHUTE  
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS  
EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS COM-  
PLETELY ASSEMBLED AND SER-  
!
VICED  
AND  
YOU  
HAVE  
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS  
MANUAL. FILL OUT, SIGN AND  
RETURN YOUR WARRANTY CARD  
AND SATISFACTION SURVEY AFTER  
YOUR INITIAL USE OF THE PROD-  
UCT.  
SPARK PLUG  
WIRE  
CHIPPER CONE  
INLET  
THROTTLE  
WARNING: NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS,  
FACE OR CLOTHING INTO ANY HOP-  
PER, CONE OR CHUTE WHEN THE  
ROTOR IS TURNING. NEVER PUT  
YOUR FINGERS OR FACE INTO THE  
CHUTE OR BEYOND THE HOPPER  
GUARDS WHEN THE ROTOR IS TURN-  
ING. ALWAYS HAVE THE BAG  
ATTACHED BEFORE STARTING. SERI-  
!
AIR INTAKE  
(Keep clean)  
COLLECTION BAG  
(Must be attached  
before each use.)  
OUTBOARD BEAR-  
ING  
[No lubrication  
needed.]  
OUS  
PERSONAL  
INJURY  
MAY RESULT.  
MODEL 10F-CSV  
SHOWN HERE  
DISCHARGE AREA.  
Stay clear  
during  
operation.  
ALWAYS ATTACH THE  
BAG BEFORE  
STARTING.  
The area  
marked by the  
dotted line is the  
SAFE  
OPERATING AREA.  
page 6  
Fire and Burn Hazards  
Gasoline is very flammable. The vapor can explode. Use extreme care when  
handling gasoline. KEEP FUEL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.  
Use a proper fuel container for your gasoline. Do not remove the gas cap  
until you have shut down the chipper-shredder-vac. Re-fuel the engine out of  
doors and only after the engine has cooled down. Use a gasoline funnel.  
Do not operate or store the chipper-shredder-vac, or the gasoline, near  
open flames or other heat sources.  
Safety & Maintenance  
Avoid touching a hot engine and exhaust system. Allow the engine to  
cool before refueling, transporting, or storing the chipper-shredder-vac.  
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine shut off and the rotor  
fully stopped. Keep flames, sparks, and smoking materials away!  
Avoid spilling or over-filling the tank. Tighten the gas cap after re-  
fueling. Allow spilled fuel to dry before re-starting the engine.  
Store the chipper-shredder-vac on a level surface in a well-ventilated  
area, away from appliances like water heaters and clothes drier.  
This chipper-shredder-vac is built to  
meet or beat the very latest safety  
standards established by the Outdoor  
Power Equipment Institute and the  
American National Standards  
Institute.  
Part of this certification requires  
that safety labels meet certain  
standards. They must be replaced  
when they become worn out. It is  
your responsibility to replace the  
labels if they become hard to read.  
Safety certification also requires  
that all guards and deflectors be  
kept in place and in good condition.  
Again, it is the operator’s job to  
repair or replace guards and deflec-  
tors when necessary.  
Grass and dry leaves are also flammable. Empty the bag when you are  
finished, even if it is not full. Stored shreds and clippings are a fire hazard.  
Grass and dry leaves are flammable. Empty the bag before storage, even  
if it is not full. Stored shreds and clippings are a fire hazard.  
Carbon Monoxide Hazards  
Exhaust from the engine contains poisonous carbon monoxide. It is colorless,  
odorless, and can be lethal. Breathing the exhaust can cause loss of conscious-  
ness, possibly leading to death.  
Other Maintenance  
Do not operate any gas engine in an enclosed area. Use outdoors only!  
Regular maintenance must also  
include the engine. Add oil as it is  
needed and change the oil regularly.  
Your engine manual has information  
about the kind of oil to use, how  
much to use, and how to add or  
drain the oil.  
It’s hard to say exactly when you  
should sharpen the knives or replace  
the shredding hammers.  
Chipping branches and prunings  
while they are green and fresh keeps  
the knives wet and cool. They stay  
sharp longer. Dead, dry wood—and  
dirty, gravelly garden waste, for that  
matter—dulls chipping knives.  
Generally speaking, when the  
knives do not pull branches down  
the chipper with relative ease, it is  
time to sharpen them. The hammers  
can be checked after you have shut  
down. If the edges are smooth,  
weathered or bent, reverse or replace  
them.  
Carbon monoxide is a poison known to cause cancer and birth defects.  
Mechanical Hazards  
If unusual vibration or noise occurs, shut down the chipper-shredder-vac.  
Continuing to run the machine when it may be damaged may cause serious  
property damage and personal injury. Replace or repair parts as needed and  
check fasteners for tightness before resuming work. If there are still problems,  
take it to a service shop.  
Don’t tamper with the engine speed governors. They prevent rotating  
parts from over-speeding and causing damage or injury. Seek an  
authorized service mechanic should engine problems arise.  
Do not put your hands or any other part of your body or clothing inside  
the cone, shredder hopper, or into any inlet or outlet to moving parts!  
Do not attempt even a minor clean-out of the cone, hopper, bag, or  
engine service while the rotor is turning!  
Empty the collection bag when it is almost full to prevent clogging and  
poor performance.  
page 7  
Message to Parents  
Poor judgement when using this  
equipment may result in damage  
and serious personal injuries. Help  
prevent accidents by making  
thoughtful decisions about if, when,  
and how older children will operate  
this equipment.  
SAFETY  
The Shut Down Procedure  
Before assembling, using, servicing, or otherwise operating your chipper-  
shredder-vac, protect everyone’s safety by knowing how and when to use the  
Shut Down Procedure.  
Age is not the only factor.  
1. Size, strength, and coordina-  
tion. Each is required to start, push,  
pull, and turn the equipment safely.  
2. Maturity and responsibility.  
Does the young person think through  
problems and use good judgement?  
3. Supervision. Make time to  
talk through the manual and walk  
through the operation of the machine.  
Supervise the operation  
HOW TO SHUT DOWN  
1. Turn off the engine. Do not touch hot engine parts or exhaust.  
2. Wait until the rotor has stopped turning.  
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.  
WHEN TO SHUT DOWN  
Before attaching, unzipping, or detaching the collection bag.  
Before clearing debris from any inlet or outlet in the event of a clog.  
Before removing debris from inside the chipper cone or shredder hopper.  
Before refueling the gas tank or adding oil.  
Before putting hands, face, fingers, probes, etc., near moving parts.  
Before children, pets or bystanders come near.  
of the machine the first few times.  
Do all re-fueling and maintenance  
yourself.  
Put safety first. Take time to  
instruct the young person. Even as  
they gain confidence and a sense of  
accomplishment with the machine,  
continue to monitor their work.  
Your Responsibilities  
Know how to stop the engine quickly.  
Show others who will use this product how to use it safely. Allowing  
anyone—especially children—to use this equipment without instruction  
may cause serious injury. Please remember that this is a tool, not a toy.  
Wear long pants, protective footwear, and safety goggles. Hearing  
protection is advised. You may suffer injury if you work barefooted or  
wear only sandals.  
Long-Term Storage  
Store the chipper-shredder-vac out of  
reach of children and where gasoline  
vapors will not find an open flame or  
spark. For extended storage periods  
(such as over the winter months), add  
a fuel stabilizer and let the engine run  
briefly to allow the stabilizer to mix  
with the fuel and get into the carbora-  
tor and fuel lines. Let the engine to  
cool before storing.  
Keep alert while operating this equipment.  
Operator and Property Hazards  
Check all fasteners for tightness before each use. Keep the engine’s air intake  
on top clear of debris and leaves. Do not move the machine while the engine  
is running or the rotor is turning.  
Change the oil and add fresh fuel  
to return the unit to “active duty.”  
Keep all guards, deflectors and warning labels in place. Replace them  
should they become cracked, broken or unreadable.  
Keep your face, hands, body, and clothing out of the hoppers, bag,  
and discharge areas. Stay clear of moving parts and hot mufflers.  
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or hanging jewelry.  
Thrown Object Hazards  
Clear the chipper and shredder hoppers before trying to start the engine.  
The collection bag must be installed by the operator before each use.  
Do not start the engine until the bag is attached over the discharge chute.  
Do not use near pets, parked cars or bystanders.  
Inspect yard waste before processing. Make sure it is free of rocks,  
glass, metal, and other non-organic objects.  
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS  
EQUIPMENT UNTIL (1) IT IS COM-  
PLETELY ASSEMBLED AND SER-  
VICED, AND (2) YOU READ AND  
UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL.  
!
Work in daylight, so you can see objects, hazards, and bystanders.  
page 8  
ASSEMBLY  
STEP 1  
Put the leg into its holder. Insert the  
lynch pin and clip the U-shaped  
clasp over the front of the leg, onto  
the end of the pin.  
HEX HEAD CAP SCREW,  
5/16-18 x 3.25”  
The bag retaining bolt  
used in Step 3.  
STEP 2  
Insert the base of the chipper casting,  
bottom first, into the oval hole. Use  
your 1/2” wrench to tighten three  
serrated flange nuts (5/16-18) on the  
exposed studs. Do not over-tighten  
these nuts. Do not file or grind any part  
of the chipper cone base.  
SERRATED  
FLANGE NUT  
Side and top views.  
The serrations on  
the bottom bite into  
the steel for better  
staying power.  
STEP 3  
Thread one flange nut onto the 3-  
1/4” long bolt with the serrated  
side facing away from the head of the  
bolt. Insert the end of the screw  
through the hole under the discharge  
chute. Screw on the remaining nut,  
serrated side facing in this time.  
Tighten with one 1/2” wrenches.  
(Use two wrenches if the bolt won’t  
go in easily.)  
STEP 4  
SEE YOUR ENGINE MANUAL FOR  
PROPER OIL LEVELS. Oil and gas  
are poured into different parts of the  
engine. Do not mix the oil and the gas!  
Also, use only straight 30W oil, not  
10W-30 or other car oil. Only straight  
30W grade oil is thick enough for use  
with this 4-cycle engine.  
page 9  
STEP 5  
FIRE AND EMISSIONS  
WARNINGS  
(ESPECIALLY FOR CALIFORNIA  
OWNERS AND OPERATORS)  
Attach the bag over the entire deflec-  
tor shield assembly and the retaining  
bolt you installed in STEP 3. Pinch  
the plastic barrel clamp and pull  
down sharply until the bag is tightly  
attached. The bag must be put on  
before each use of your chipper-  
shredder-vac.  
!
CAUTION: This engine may not be equipped  
with a spark arrester. If it is to be used on  
any forest-covered, brush-covered or  
grass-covered unimproved land, a spark  
arrester would have to be added to the  
muffler before using the engine on such  
land. The arrester must be maintained in  
effective working order by the operator.  
This is required by law in certain states.  
Federal laws apply on federal lands.  
Contact your authorized engine service  
center in your telephone book for spark  
arrester muffler options.  
Now check all the fasteners. They may have loosened during shipping.  
Tighten anything that’s loose. It’s a good idea to check the fasteners for tight-  
ness before every use.  
Don’t Have a Seizure  
Bolt it together, add some gas and start chippin’...and the engine will seize and  
jerk to a dead-stop in minutes.  
Call the engine manufacturer and the first question will be, Was there oil in  
the engine before you ran it? Because unless you put it there, there wasn’t.  
Failure to fully prep the engine is the single most common mistake you  
can make with power equipment. Young, old, weekend warrior, or seasoned  
power jockey, it can happen to anyone. Slipping in a quart after the damage  
is done doesn’t cover the tell-tale tracks, either.  
KEEP A WIDE STANCE  
AND  
GENTLY PUSH AND  
FOLD BUSHY DEBRIS  
INTO THE CONE.  
So, read the engine manual, follow the instructions and hope you never  
join the Seizure Club.  
The good news is, people rarely join twice!  
Also, it is important to keep the recoil area (where the pull cord is located)  
clean of leaves and debris. Change the air filter regularly, too. If either of these  
two intakes become too dusty and dirty, the engine overheats and may seize  
up.  
Engine Controls  
Be careful before touching the muffler or other metal engine parts. Even if the  
machine has been running just a few moments, the engine and exhaust can get  
hot enough to cause a serious burn.  
THE RABBIT  
Low or Idle: When you are not shredding or chipping, move the  
throttle to a lower speed.  
Fast: When chipping, shredding or using the vac hose option, move the  
throttle to its highest speed.  
THE STOP SIGN  
Move the throttle to OFF to cut power to the chipper-shredder-vac. Notice, we  
do not say “to stop the chipper-shredder-vac.” Inertia causes the rotor to coast,  
even after the power is shut off. Don’t mess with a moving rotor!  
page 10  
15-ft. Vac Kit Assembly (Optional)  
The optional vacuum kit, 15 feet long and 4” in  
diameter, is used to vacuum and grind leaves,  
pine straw and other loose organic waste. The  
kit is sold separately; instructions are provided  
here and with the kit for your convenience.  
FIRST  
Insert two 1.25”-20 carriage bolts from inside the  
nozzle and through the holes in the handle.  
Fasten with the two 1/4”-20 serrated flange nuts  
provided using a 7/16” wrench.  
SECOND  
Push one end of the hose firmly into the nozzle.  
The nozzle has what is called a “regressive” fit.  
Turn the nozzle a few times to adjust the angle  
of the nozzle.  
THIRD*  
Thread the other end of the hose into the adap-  
tor about three inches. You may need to tug it  
through from the other side.  
FOURTH*  
When you want to use the vac, snap the adaptor  
into the hopper before you turn on the engine. The  
adaptor only fits with the DANGER decal on  
your right as you stand behind the machine.  
FIFTH & LAST*  
Snap the cone cover over the chipper cone. This  
seals off all air flow for maximum vacuuming  
power.  
*Patented design featured in this step.  
page 11  
CAUTION: OPERATE YOUR GAS  
OPERATION  
!
ENGINE  
OUTDOORS,  
IN  
A
WELL-VENTILATED AREA. KEEP  
CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY  
FROM ANY OPERATING POWER  
EQUIPMENT.  
Safe Operating Conditions  
Avoid wet, slippery terrains or areas congested with people and traffic.  
Avoid using the machine on driveways, sidewalks, gravel, and other hard  
areas. The force of the air might make debris bounce up and hit cars,  
you, or bystanders. Wear goggles and other protective clothing.  
Chipping  
POUR, RATHER  
THAN DUMP, LOOSE  
WASTE INTO THE  
SHREDDER  
CHIPPER  
HP  
CAPACITY  
3” dia.  
TYPE OF DISCHARGE  
Coin-sized chips  
Hard or soft branches, 5, 6, 8, 10  
prunings, corn stalks,  
drier viney materials,  
palm fronds.  
HOPPER.  
CHIPPING TIPS  
Rotate, insert, and retract thicker branches so that the engine runs at a  
steady rate. Allow the rotor to recover and discharge the chips.  
• Skinny prunings may be bundled and inserted together.  
• Green materials chip easier and the knives keep their edges longer.  
• Resharpen or replace the chipper knives when you notice that they do not  
self-feed very well. Forcing debris into dull knives causes vibration and  
will eventually damage or destroy the rotor.  
• Shut down and empty the bag before it fills up and stalls the rotor.  
Shredding  
SHREDDER  
HP  
5
6 & 8  
10  
CAPACITY  
TYPE OF DISCHARGE  
Leaves, pine straw,  
small plants, flowers,  
bulbs, light prunings.  
1/2” dia. x 24” Fine mulch (greens) to  
3/4” dia. x 36” longer fingerling shreds.  
1” dia. x 36”  
Same as above.  
SHREDDING TIPS  
Aim the waste butt-first down the right side of the shredder hopper (as  
you stand behind it).  
• Use an open-handed technique, loosely grasping the waste to throw it in.  
Do not hold onto it.  
• Pour—rather than dump—leafy waste into the shredder hopper.  
• Chase waste stuck in the throat with a shreddable pruning. Or, use the  
end of 3” thick branch to stir clumps until the rotor pulls them in.  
• Vines are best fed down the chipper, followed by a thick branch.  
• Green debris exceeding the length limitations may wrap around the rotor  
and seriously plug up or damage the machine! Chip them.  
• Materials that are too thick may stall the machine and possibly damage the  
hammers, rotor, housings or hopper. Use the chipper.  
page 12  
Vacuuming  
VACUUM (15-ft. kit optional)  
Dry to wet leaves,  
pine straw, sawdust,  
grass clippings.  
HP  
CAPACITY  
TYPE OF DISCHARGE  
Fine mulch (leaves),  
some fingerling shreds.  
5, 6, 8 & 10 Loose waste  
VACUUMING TIPS  
Keep the hose straight or slightly curved along the ground.  
• Allow nozzle to hover over the waste, rather than sticking it into the pile.  
• If the vacuum loses power, there may be a clog in the nozzle or in the  
throat of the shredder hopper. Lift the hose over your head and shake it.  
You may need to shut down, unplug the adaptor and unclog the  
shredder’s throat.  
• Don’t let the hose come in contact with the muffler. The muffler can get  
hot enough to melt it.  
HOW IT WORKS  
The chipper-shredder-vac must be operated with the bag in place. The bag  
holds over two bushels, but emptying it often is a good habit. If it overfills,  
debris may back up into the discharge chute and stall the engine—just like a  
lawn mower does when it’s bag gets too full.  
Direct-Bagging  
“QUICK-FEED” PRUN-  
INGS DOWN THE  
LEFT SIDE OF THE  
SHREDDER WITH A  
LOOSE, OPEN GRIP.  
Great will be the temptation...but do not begin to remove the bag until the  
engine is shut off and the rotor has stopped.  
Chipping  
Waste fed down the chipper cone produces uniform, coin-sized chips. Two  
sharp knives, mounted on the rotor, pass by the cone’s solid base at more than  
3750 RPM, slicing the end of the branch into little chips.  
The angle of the knives draws branches in as they are cut. Eventually, the  
knives become dull. They must be removed and re-sharpened. Replace the  
knives when their cutting surface nears one-eighth inch from the knives’  
mounting holes.  
Shredding  
The shredder uses six Y-shaped hammers and the built-in vacuum to pull  
waste into the grinder housing. The shredding hammers attached to the rotor  
grab onto thicker debris. Material is ground and shredded until it is small  
enough to be pulled into the fan chamber and discharged into the bag.  
The rotor spins clockwise (as you stand behind the machine). The  
hammers swing freely on shafts a full 360°. If material is too heavy to shred on  
the first strike, they swing out of the way. The Y-forks do the shredding and  
pulling. (Technically speaking, green debris is said to be “shredded”; drier,  
leafier debris is “ground”.) Hammers eventually wear down and can be  
replaced or simply reversed.  
CAUTION: DO NOT LET GO OF BULKY  
!
WASTE AND LET IT BOUNCE AROUND  
IN THE HOPPERS. IT MAY DAMAGE  
THE MACHINE OR BE EJECTED  
TOWARD THE OPERATOR OR  
BYSTANDERS AND CAUSE INJURY.  
Vacuuming  
The four blade vacuum draws air into the housings through the shredder hop-  
per and chipper cone. To take full advantage of this air flow system, the  
optional vacuum kit snaps into the hopper for a 15’ reach around the machine.  
page 13  
Fixing Clogs, Stalls & Jams  
Stalls, jams, and plug-ups most often occur when the machine is overloaded.  
When vacuuming, walk slowly over heavy leaf coverage. When chipping,  
insert and retract thick branches so that the rotor maintains a constant speed.  
Do not put prunings down the shredder that exceed the diameter or length  
capacities of the model you own (see page 11).  
WARNING: THE POWER MUST BE  
OFF, THE ROTOR FULLY STOPPED  
AND THE SPARK PLUG WIRE  
DISCONNECTED FROM THE SPARK  
PLUG BEFORE ANY SERVICE OR MAIN-  
TENANCE IS PERFORMED. OTHER-  
WISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY  
RESULT!  
!
If the chipper-shredder-vac clogs and stops, try the following:  
1. Set throttle to STOP. Pull off the spark plug wire.  
2. Check fuel supply. Did it run out of gas?  
3. Put on some gloves to avoid sharp edges when digging out the inlets.  
4. Remove collection bag, clean out discharge inlet.  
4. Clear out chipper cone and shredder hopper.  
Batten Down the Hardware  
All the serrated fasteners, roll pins  
and lockwashers have special locking  
qualities when they’re new.  
Whenever removing one for any rea-  
son, use a new one in its place.  
Inspect and tighten loose fasteners  
before each use.  
5. Gently pull the starter cord. If the rotor inside is turning freely,  
re-attach the spark plug wire, bag, and re-start the engine.  
6. If the jam is more serious, remove the chipper cone. Then, use a heavy  
stick or probe to insert into discharge inlet, and push back against the  
fan blades on the rotor. This will force clogged debris out the front  
oval opening and the discharge inlet. Repeat until clear.  
Ready to Go?  
Check oil and gas levels, attach spark plug wire.  
Attach bagger-blower chute, T-bolts, hook bag on handle, close zipper.  
Remove any objects from chipper cone.  
Deflector Shields,  
Hopper Guards & You  
The deflector shield covering the dis-  
charge chute and the flexible hopper  
guard inside the shredder hopper are  
designed to last a long, long time.  
However, should either the guard or  
the deflector somehow become dam-  
aged, you must shut down the unit  
and fix or replace them before contin-  
uing any further.  
MAINTENANCE  
Servicing the Hammers &  
Sharpening the Knives  
1
Shut off the engine, let the rotor stop,  
disconnect the spark plug wire.  
Remove the chipping cone assembly  
at its base with a 1/2” wrench.  
(To service the knives,  
go directly to Step 8 on page 15.)  
2
Disassemble the discharge deflector  
and the bag retaining bolt  
CAUTION: TURN OFF THE ENGINE,  
WAIT FOR THE ROTOR TO  
underneath the discharge chute  
using two 1/2” wrenches.  
!
STOP TURNING AND DISCONNECT THE  
SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPT-  
ING TO SERVICE THE HAMMERS OR  
KNIVES. FAILURE TO SHUT DOWN  
PROPERLY CONSTITUTES NEGLIGENT  
BEHAVIOR AND MAY RESULT IN PER-  
SONAL INJURY.  
page 14  
3
SET SCREW  
Loosen the lock collar by unscrewing  
and removing the set screw with an  
1/8” Allen wrench. Insert a pin  
punch and tap at an angle with a ball  
peen hammer, turning the collar  
clockwise until you can remove it.  
(Before reassembling the collar, use  
sand paper to smooth the burr where  
the set screw enters the hub. Be sure  
the collar mounts flush with the out-  
side of the rotor bearing shaft.)  
THE VACUUM  
(OPTIONAL) WORKS  
BEST WHEN YOU  
LET THE NOZZLE  
HOVER OVER  
LOCK COLLAR  
4
THE WASTE.  
Remove the flange nuts from around  
the perimeter of the fan housing.  
Next, loosen but do not remove the  
three flange nuts holding the triangu-  
lar flangettes over the bearing. Pull  
apart the housings, then take off the  
flangettes and remove the entire fan  
housing. Position it underneath the  
unit, as seen in the next drawing...  
5
Note how the fan housing has been  
placed underneath. Put a rag there,  
too, to avoid scratching the housing.  
Use a 9/16” wrench to remove the  
3/8” bolt from the center of the rotor  
shaft. (When reassembling, use a  
torque wrench to tighten this bolt to  
45 ft.-lbs.)  
CAUTION: FOR YOUR SAFETY  
AND TO MEET NATIONAL SAFETY  
STANDARDS, THE DISCHARGE  
DEFLECTOR AND HOPPER GUARD  
MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD CON-  
DITION. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY  
MAY OCCUR IF THE SHIELD OR  
DEFLECTOR ARE NOT INTACT. IT IS  
THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO  
MAINTAIN THESE SAFETY DEVICES.  
!
6
Pull the rotor from the crankshaft by  
turning the rotor back and forth.  
There may be some resistance. Pull it  
off steadily, making sure that the  
hammers clear the inner wall of the  
center plate. (When reassembling,  
coat the exposed engine shaft and  
key with a liquid graphite or slip  
plate type compound.)  
CAUTION: THE ROTOR WILL COAST  
EVEN AFTER THE ENGINE IS OFF. MAKE  
SURE THIS ASSEMBLY IS FULLY  
STOPPED AND DISCONNECT THE  
SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE ANY  
MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE IS PER-  
FORMED. IF THE ROTOR IS STILL  
TURNING, IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS  
PERSONAL INJURY.  
!
page 15  
7
Service one hammer assembly at a  
time. Use a ball peen hammer and  
pin punch to remove the roll pins  
from each spacer and shaft as shown.  
(Discard the roll pins. Use new pins  
during reassembly.) Pull the shaft  
out of the rotor, catching the spacers  
and hammers with your free hand.  
Inspect the shafts and spacers for  
unusual wear. Replace them, if nec-  
essary.  
Single hammer, fork  
facing in.  
Reverse each worn hammer, or  
replace them as need be. Note how  
the Y-hammers are positioned in  
relation to one another. Shafts with  
two hammers must be reassembled  
so that the bent prongs face inward  
and towards one another; the single  
hammers face their prongs in oppo-  
site, outward directions. Secure the  
spacers with new roll pins using your  
ball peen hammer and punch pin.  
Single hammer, fork  
facing out.  
If not servicing the knives, reassemble  
your unit by following 1 through 6 in  
reverse order.  
CORRECT “STAGGERING” OF HAM-  
MERS  
8
SHOWN HERE:  
Removing a knife  
without  
disassembling the  
housings.  
With the chipper cone and base  
removed, slowly turn the rotor clock-  
wise with a probe until a chipper  
knife appears in the hole. First,  
scrape out any pulp embedded in the  
heads of the screws. Loosen the  
screws using the 3/16” Allen wrench  
provided with your unit. Unscrew  
them by hand and remove the knife.  
Rotate the rotor slowly and remove  
the second knife in this same way.  
Sharpen the knives evenly at 30°  
angles. A homeowner’s bench  
grinder with a fine grit stone will do,  
but because the knives are specially  
treated, too much heat will make  
them brittle. Grind only a little bit  
at a time and allow them to cool.  
Slow-speed, water-cooled grinding is  
preferred. For best results, see your  
local machine shop specialist.  
Sharpen the chip-  
ping knives when  
they  
lose their self-  
feeding action.  
Knives must be replaced once the  
bases of their cutting edges are  
ground within 1/8” of the mounting  
holes.  
Minimum  
distance = 1/8”  
Reassemble your chipper-shredder-vac by  
following these instructions in reverse.  
page 16  
Bitten by the Bug?  
“The Rodale Book of  
Composting,” by the editors of  
Rodale Press.  
“The Mulch Book,” by Stu  
Campbell (Storey Publishing).  
Worms Eat My Garbage,” by  
Mary Apelhof (Flower).  
Yardening,” by Jeff and Liz  
Ball (MacMillan).  
WHAT TO DO WITH THE STUFF  
NOW THAT IT’S ALL  
CHIPPED & SHREDDED  
The chips, shreds and mulch you make are valuable organic materials for  
your lawn and garden. Put them to good and immediate use—even if you  
are not an avid green thumb-er.  
Landscape & Garden  
Use the reduced materials to make a garden path and to edge saplings or  
shrubs. An inch or so holds in moisture, moderates temperatures and erosion,  
and reduces weed and turf growth. They also protect exposed root systems  
and tender bulbs from unpredictable elements.  
Composting  
Whole books have been written on the subject. A good compost pile will not—  
contrary to popular opinion—smell like a landfill and attract critters. One rule  
of thumb for a proper pile is, “Equal weights of green and brown help to break  
the microbes down.” (Note well the word weights, as opposed to parts!)  
Your basic compost pile is a three layer salad that is 4’ x 4’ x 4’. Simply  
put it in a pile, or dig a pit or a trench. Some fancy containers speed things  
along and look nicer.  
Things you can’t use? Animal wastes, bones and meat scraps.  
BROWN, 3” - 5”  
Some old leaves or twiggy brush on the bottom helps air  
enter the pile.  
GREEN, 3” - 5”  
Leafy, non-woody stuff. Include grass clippings and kitchen  
scraps. But no meat, fat or dairy products.  
SOIL OR COMPOST STARTER, 1”  
This layer of micro-organisms does the dirty work. If you’re so inclined,  
a handful of granular fertilizer jump starts it, feeding the organisms.  
Wet the pile as needed to keep the center the consistency of a damp  
sponge. Continue to add layers until it is up to four feet high and  
deep. Turn the pile once a week or so with a shovel or pitch fork.  
Turning and wetting the pile is what the pros call “fast” or “hot”  
composting, with temperatures inside the pile reaching 160° F.  
How Long Until Soup’s On?  
Depending on how well it is tended, in two to four weeks the  
compost is ready for use in your garden. Better still, you can’t  
“spoil” the recipe. If offending odors emerge, it may be due to too  
much moisture, green materials, or critter droppings. Mix in more  
brown, turn the pile often, or cover it with plastic to keep it dry.  
page 17  
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST  
The “Illus. #” refers to the numbered parts in the illustrations. Use the “Order #” and the “Description” when order-  
ing. “Qty. refers to the total number of each part the machine is built with. Items without an “Illustration #” are  
available but not shown in the drawings.  
Illus. # Order #  
Description  
Qty.  
Illus. # Order #  
Description  
Qty.  
1
1
1
1
825150005H 5 HP OHV TECUMSEH, 1” SHAFT  
825150006H 6 HP OHV TECUMSEH, 1” SHAFT  
1
1
1
1
32  
33  
707720005  
710620005  
BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW, 1/4-20 x 3/4” 8  
1/4” SAE FLATWASHER  
8
5
825150008  
825150010  
8 HP TECUMSEH, 1” SHAFT  
10 HP TECUMSEH, 1” SHAFT  
34  
35  
700020005  
717520005  
TRUSS HEAD SELF-TAPPING  
SCREW, #14 x 5/8  
HEX HEAD CAP SCREW,  
5/16-18 x 3-1/4”  
LYNCH PIN  
2
2
301010195  
300010580  
ENGINE MOUNT/AXLE, 5, 6, 8 HP  
ENGINE MOUNT/AXLE, 10 HP  
1
1
2
1
4
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
36  
37  
38  
710220005  
703200005  
703100005  
ROLL PIN, 3/16 x 3/4”  
KEY, 1/4” SQUARE x 1-7/8”  
FLANGETTE, INNER  
FLANGETTE, OUTER  
PUSH NUT, 5/8”  
3
302010215  
GRINDER HOUSING, 5, 6, 8 & 10 HP  
ROTOR, PLAIN w/ 1” BORE, 5 HP OHV  
ROTOR, PLAIN w/ 1” BORE, 6, 8 & 10 HP  
1
1
39A 802022135  
39B 702020005  
4
4
325000852  
325000615  
1
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
709920005  
800070435  
800070445  
800070450  
800070455  
DANGER DECAL  
CAUTION DECAL  
5
6
7
8
8B  
9
9C  
10  
103009035  
204009045  
211009075  
211009055  
265001895  
211009355  
265001905  
810009015  
Y HAMMERS  
HAMMER SHAFT  
6
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
OPEI CERTIFICATION DECAL  
SERIAL NUMBER TAG (CALL FACTORY)  
SPACER A (short, plain)  
SPACER B (short w/ hole)  
ROLL PIN SLEEVE B  
SPACER C (long w/ hole)  
ROLL PIN SLEEVE C  
CHIPPER KNIFE  
45  
45  
45  
800070832  
800070835  
800070845  
1/2” SIZE LIMIT DECAL, 5 HP  
3/4” SIZE LIMIT DECAL, 6, & 8 HP  
1” SIZE LIMIT DECAL, 10 HP  
1
1
1
11  
11  
303010232  
303010235  
CENTER PLATE, 5 HP OHV  
CENTER PLATE, 6, 8 & 10 HP  
1
1
Convenient kits also available...  
12  
12  
302010255  
302010255  
FAN HOUSING, 5 HP OHV  
FAN HOUSING, 6, 8 & 10 HP  
1
1
T990050045 VACUUM KIT (see page 8)  
1
325000825 B ROTOR, ASSEMBLED  
w/ HAMMERS, 5 HP  
13  
612010275  
LEG, 5, 6, 8 & 10 HP  
1
1
1
325000615 B ROTOR , ASSEMBLED  
w/ HAMMERS, 6, 8 & 10 HP  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
400010365  
CHIPPER CONE CASTING  
1
1
1
1
1
1
500050515A SHREDDER HOPPER  
1130103905A DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR  
400050365A CHIPPER CONE  
991200005  
993090035  
990000015  
990040395  
990000455  
990000005  
BEARING KIT w/ LOCK  
1
1
1
1
1
1
Y-HAMMER KIT w/ shafts, hardware  
CHIPPER KNIFE KIT w/ hardware  
DEFLECTOR KIT  
114050345  
700060405  
HOPPER GUARD  
COLLECTION BAG, 24” x 36”  
HOPPERS HARDWARE KIT  
HARDWARE KIT, complete  
20  
20  
20  
709040000  
709040005  
709040010  
10” WHEEL, 5 HP  
12” WHEEL, 6 & 8 HP  
SEMI-PNEUMATIC TIRE, 10 HP  
2
2
2
990060005  
990060010  
WHEELS KIT, 6, & 8 HP  
SEMI-PNEUMATIC WHEEL KIT, 10 HP  
1
1
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
708000005  
706520005  
705520005  
718520005  
705720005  
BEARING, 1” BORE & LOCK COLLAR  
HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, 5/16-24 x 3/4”  
HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, 5/16-18 x 3/4”  
HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4”  
BUTTON HEAD SOCKET CAP  
1
4
2
2
703050005  
719050005  
ALLEN WRENCH, 3/16”  
ALLEN WRENCH, 5/32”  
1
1
920000005B ASSEMBLY HARDWARE BAG,  
for assembly out of the box  
1
1
1
1
1
SCREW, 5/16-18 x 1/2”  
FLAT HEAD SOCKET CAP SCREW,  
5/16-24 x 5/8”  
7
700000005  
990070005  
SAFETY GOGGLES  
WARNING/CAUTION DECALS KIT  
26  
706850005  
4
1
800070425F FORESTER BRAND DECAL  
7090800610 HEAVY DUTY ROTOR DECAL, 10 HP  
800070005F FORESTER OPERATOR’S MANUAL,  
GAS MODELS  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
715520005  
716620005  
705620005  
705320005  
HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, 3/8-24 x 4-1/2”  
LOCK WASHER, 3/8 SPLIT RING  
LOCK WASHER, 5/16 SPLIT RING  
SERRATED FLANGE NUT, 5/16-18  
1
4
23  
1
800070595F FORESTER WARRANTY CARD  
(CALL 1-800-798-2447)  
707320005L HEX HEAD REVERSIBLE LOCK  
NUT, 1/4”-20  
1
8
[7/97]  
page 18  
CAUTION: THE ROTOR WILL COAST  
!
EVEN  
AFTER  
THE  
ENGINE  
REAR VIEW  
42  
45  
The circled numbers here refer to the  
numbers in the first column of the parts  
list.  
IS OFF. MAKE SURE THE ROTOR  
IS FULLY STOPPED AND DISCONNECT  
THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE  
ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR  
SERVICE. IF THE ROTOR IS STILL  
TURNING, IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS  
PERSONAL INJURY.  
19  
43  
15  
6
7
5
8
44  
3
1
37  
8B  
37  
6
37  
5
9
5
9C  
9
5
9C  
37  
6
5
4
7
5
8
8B  
Several patents approved or pending.  
page 19  
FRONT VIEW  
The circled numbers here refer to  
the first column of numbers in the  
parts list.  
CAUTION: THE ROTOR WILL COAST  
34  
18  
!
EVEN  
AFTER  
THE  
ENGINE  
IS OFF. MAKE SURE THE ROTOR  
IS FULLY STOPPED AND DISCONNECT  
THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE  
ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR  
SERVICE. IF THE ROTOR IS STILL  
TURNING,  
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL  
INJURY.  
IT  
41  
15  
(washers)  
33  
31  
(screws)  
32  
31  
24  
38  
1
12  
3
11  
4
41  
23  
30  
(washers)  
16  
(screws)  
33  
32  
35  
(washers)  
(screws)  
17  
40  
30  
2
20  
31  
(screws)  
32  
31  
22 29  
33  
25  
39A  
21  
26  
10  
30  
39B  
30  
30  
30  
14  
27  
28 21  
13  
36  
Several patents approved or pending.  
page 20  
CAUTION: THE ROTOR WILL  
COAST EVEN AFTER THE ENGINE  
IS OFF. MAKE SURE THE  
ROTOR STOPS TURNING, THEN DIS-  
CONNECT THE PLUG WIRE FROM THE  
ENGINE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY  
MAINTENANCE OR CLEAN-OUT. IF THE  
!
31  
33  
32  
R
O
T
O
R
IS STILL TURNING, IT MAY  
CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.  
Detail of the shredder hopper.  
Nuts (outside)  
Screws (inside)  
Washers (inside)  
31  
32  
33  
Nut  
31  
Washer  
Screw  
33  
Both the shredder hopper and the chipper cone are  
assembled with the same hardware and wrench.  
32  
21  
bearing  
set  
screw  
lock  
collar  
29  
27  
39A  
39B  
Detail of the outboard bearing assembly.  
The bearing is sealed and does not need  
lubrication.  
30  
TROUBLE-SHOOTER  
CAUTION: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMEDY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR CHIPPER-SHREDDER-VAC, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, WAIT FOR THE ROTOR TO  
STOP TURNING, AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. FAILURE TO DO SO CONSTITUTES NEGLIGENT BEHAVIOR AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY  
DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.  
!
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Engine won’t start.  
Check fuel, oil, choke, and spark plug wire. That was easy enough!  
Grinds, smokes, stalls.  
Old gas, dirty oil or air filter, bad plug.  
Drain or run out old gas. Change  
oil and filter. Replace spark plug.  
Unusual vibration,  
rubbing noises.  
Sticky debris lodged on rotor.  
Chipper knife is loose.  
Clear debris out of discharge area.  
Check fasteners and knives for  
damage. Re-secure and/or repair.  
Check the rotor for balance by  
watching it turn while slowly  
Damaged knives, hammers, or rotor.  
pulling the cord. If it wobbles, see  
a Patriot service center immediately.  
Debris does not chip easily.  
Throttle speed too low. Engine problem.  
Dull or damaged knives.  
Wood is dead, old, takes more effort.  
Run at maximum throttle.  
Sharpen or replace immediately!  
Alternate with green waste to  
keep knives cool and sharp.  
Feeding rate too fast for discharge rate.  
Feed thicker waste at a slower rate.  
Clogs while shredding,  
not vacuuming well.  
Debris may be too bulky or wet.  
Hammers worn, broken.  
Feed more slowly. Add dry stuff.  
Replace the hammers.  
Debris stuck in grinder housing.  
Shut down. Unclog or run water  
down the shredder.  
Chronic clogging,  
vibration, rattling.  
Engine not up to par.  
Internal damage or failure to rotor.  
Contact an engine service center.  
Contact a Patriot service center.  
NOTES/SERVICE HISTORY  

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