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Specifications for an Earthquake Wood Chipper 9070300

Earthquake, a division of Ardisam, Inc. headquartered in Cumberland, Wisconsin, specializes in consumer lawn and garden products. It produces the model 9070300 Earthquake chipper/shredder, and it first released this machine in 2009. The company no longer produces this model, but you can still purchase it from online third-party vendors. As of 2011, the 9070300 model costs approximately $600.
  1. Body

    • The Earthquake model 9070300 is 34 inches high, and its color scheme is black and red. It comes with 11-inch wheels, which help you navigate over rough terrain. The bag can hold up to 2 bushels of material. The chipper/shredder uses 30 SAE conventional oil at temperatures at or above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. You must use 5W-30 or 10W-30 SAE conventional oil at temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. You can use 5W-30 or 10W-30 synthetic oil at any temperature.

    Power

    • The Earthquake chipper/shredder produces up to 11.50 foot pounds of torque. It can chip items up to 3 inches in diameter, and it can shred material up to 18 inches long and 1/2 inch in diameter. Insert only material that you need to chip into the chipper cone. The shredder hopper is for smaller items. This machine comes with a recoil starter to help you start the engine, and it has a choke lever, which helps you start your engine when it's cold.

    Features

    • The Earthquake model 9070300 chipper/shredder comes with an ignition system that is compliant with Canadian ICES-002 standards. It comes with a vacuum attachment that sucks up items like sawdust, leaves, and grass. The debris bag is located on the back of the machine, and it catches material and protects you from debris. This tool has an air cleaner to stop dust and debris from entering the chipper/shredder. The throttle control and engine stop feature help you control the speed of the device.

    Considerations/Maintenance

    • Never use fuel that has more than 10 percent ethanol, white gas, or gasoline additives, and don't use fuel with methanol. These products could damage your chipper/shredder. Always check your engine oil level before you start using your tool and after every eight hours of use. Check for loose parts after five hours of use. Always inspect your device before you store it away for the winter and before you start using it in the spring. Change your oil after every 50 hours of use, and change your air filter after 25 hours of use. Clean your chipper cone and engine after every 100 hours of use.