MTD 450 460 Series Vacuum Chipper Shredder Owners Manual

Safety · Assembly · Operation · Tips & Techniques · Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Parts Lists · Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL *Model Series 460 Shown Chipper Shredder — Model Series 450 and 460 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).

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If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTED IN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 770-10048J 5/9/2007 This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new chipper shredder. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Customer Support Safety Labels 3 Safe Operation Practices . 4 Setting Up Your Chipper Shredder 6 Operating Your Chipper Shredder . 10 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder 1 Troubleshooting 14 Parts List . 16 Warranty 0 Español 1 Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing behind the unit and looking down at the frame below the engine. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Model Number Serial Number Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below: 1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the Customer Service menu option. 2. Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1.800.800.7310. Spanish speaking agents are available. 3. The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information. Safety Labels Found On Your Chipper Shredder DANGER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY: · Do not operate on uneven ground where unit is unstable. Do not operate on pavement, gravel or other hard surfaces since objects can ricochet and cause injury. · To avoid a fire hazard, keep leaves, grass, and other combustible materials away from hot engine and muffler.

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