McCulloch MCS2001 14-Amp Electric Chipper/Shredder | 
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| Brand: McCulloch
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $239.99
Buy New: $229.99
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Rating:  215 reviews
Sales Rank: 48
Color: BLK/YEL
Batteries Included: No
Size: M
Shipping Weight (lbs): 78.3
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.2 x 0.1
MPN: MCS2001
Model: MCS2001
UPC: 019516880464
EAN: 0019516250250
ASIN: B000QFQ0BC
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Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Tamper included | | • | Rounded chute | | • | V-type blade | | • | ETop hopper design | | • | Environmentally friendly |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Take care of yard waste and do your part to protect the environment with the eco-friendly McCulloch MCS2001 14-Amp Electric Chipper/Shredder. Featuring an ETop hopper design and a three-way feed, this handy tool makes quick work of twigs, branches, and other debris. It can even save time and money by allowing you to make your own mulch. | The MCS2001 14-Amp Electric Chipper/Shredder offers:- Peak power of 2.5 HP
- Quiet, electric operation
- The ability to handle leaves, brush, and branches up to 1.5 inches in diameter
- Three-cycle shredding and mulching for consistent results
- A patented top hopper design for improved safety
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This chipper/shredder offers an eco-friendly way to turn yard waste into valuable mulch. |
14 Amp Induction Motor and Three-Cycle Shredding System for Fast Results
Complete with a 14 Amp induction motor that offers a peak power of 2.5 HP, the MCS2001 makes quick work of small branches and tree limbs with a diameter measuring up to 1.5 inches, as well as leaves and brush. Its three-cycle shredding and mulching system ensures consistent, quality results, even after repeated use.Straightforward, User-Friendly Operation
The MCS2001 is incredibly easy to use. Simply turn the machine on with a quick flip of the switch, and in just a few seconds the MCS2001 reduces yard waste to a pile of finely shredded wood that you can dispose of or re-purpose as mulch. Safe, Eco-Friendly Design Protects Fingers and the Environment
Designed with safety in mind, the MCS2001 boasts a patented top hopper design and tamper that keeps fingers away from the V-type blade at all times. And because it's powered by electricity, it offers quieter, cleaner operation and avoids the mess and pollution of gas. Seven-Inch Wheels for Portability
Efficient, easy to assemble, and user-friendly, the MCS2001 includes seven-inch wheels for portability and maneuverability, and a rounded discharge chute that's a snap to clean. For added convenience, the chipper is compact enough to store in a home shop or garage, and it is backed by a two-year warranty (90 days for commercial use). McCulloch: An Industry Leader in Technology, Innovation, and Value
An industry leader in the development of technology, quality, function, ergonomics, and design of outdoor maintenance tools for over 60 years, McCulloch has established an unrivaled, worldwide reputation for reliability and value. Founded in 1946, McCulloch rapidly moved to the forefront of two-stroke petrol engine design, growing into one of the world's leading manufacturers of chainsaws, trimmers, brushcutters, and hedge cutters. What's in the Box
Chipper, tamper, manual, and warranty card.
Product Description
McCulloch chipper/shredders make quick work out of twigs and small branches. The 3-way feed makes it easy to reduce your yard waste in a minimal amount of time. You also save yourself money by making your own mulch. McCulloch, Electric Chipper/Shredder, Powerful 14A Motor, Shreds Brush & Leaves, Chips Limbs Up To 1-1/2" Diameter, Rounded Discharge Chute For Easy Clean Up, Easy Maintenance, Maneuverability & Storage.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 215
 Poor Quality Control February 25, 2010
John Bodden (Cayman Islands)
I had read the reviews here before purchasing the product so the poor and confusing assembly instructions were not a surprise. As an individual who only looks at instructions as a last resort, I was able to assemble the unit with only a few glances at the diagrams. In the event of doubts, the written text proved to be of little help.
After completing the assembly I turned on the power. It made a bit of noise and tripped out. I reset the thermal switch and tried a couple more times with the same result. I then removed the Top Cover Assembly and by hand-cranking the blades found that the two pieces of curved metal flanges at the bottom of the cutter base (for ejecting the shredded material) were hitting the head of the hex screws that attached the flat plate to the top of the motor housing.
Seeing that the hex screws were not flush with the base as they should be, I removed them, took off the star washers that had been bent concave (and should not have been there in my opinion) and reinstalled the screws. With the screws now deeper into their groove (although not quite flush with the plate) this increased the clearance somewhat but they were still binding, so I filed down those two flanges to get another one-sixteenth of an inch of clearance. There was still a very small amount of binding so I made up a washer using a thin piece of kevlar material and then I had suitable clearance.
I then reassembled everything and the results were the same as before.
I am now suspecting the start capacitor and wondering why they would pack the unit up at the factory without once testing to see that the motor worked.
Once again I removed the Top Cover Assembly, removed the cutter base, removed the flat plate attached to the top of the motor assembly, and what should my eyes behold?
The axle with the armature is just dangling into the motor housing!
There are supposed to be three machine screws that fasten the top of the motor housing to the main body. ALL THREE OF THE SCREWS were left out at the factory.
I found three stainless steel screws of the correct size in my garage and screwed the top housing of the motor into place. After reconnecting the top of the motor housing back to the bottom side of the flat plate, the axle now protruded up enough that there was lots of clearance between the flanges on the cutter base and the flat plate, so there was really no need to remove the star washers, file the flanges, or make a washer of any kind.
After putting the Top Cover Assembly back in place the motor turned up to speed just as it should and I cut one small twig with it.
I don't know how well it is going to work for its intended purpose, but I will rethink Mccullough for any future products if my experience is indicative of the quality control practices of their Chinese factory.
Chipper-chump February 23, 2010
TK (Powder Springs, Ga.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This machine looks and sounds powerful but if you don't "baby" it, any decent size stick, (larger than 1/2"), will bog it down and usually will trip the overload breaker. My wife can't get the hang of it and my older teen age son doesn't have the patience required to operate it. It's mainly good for light brush-pile clean up.
 Repair service - difficult to obtain February 15, 2010
Jean Darsie (Seattle, WA)
I bought one of these units some time ago and liked it very much. The chipper blades finally wore down on one side so I tried to turn them. Unfortunately, one of the bolts holding one of blades would not come loose. So, I searched for a warranty repair service. The only one I could find was miles away but I took the unit to them anyway figuring it was something they could probably fix in a few minutes and I'd be on my way. I was wrong.
They insisted I leave the unit and it was three weeks before they called and told me they had made the repair! They said they had to drill and tap the bolt in order to remove it because I had used the wrong sized allen wrench and the bolt was stripped. (I had used the same wrench to remove the other five bolts.) They also said they did not have a replacement bolt and I would have to find one locally.
All this was bad enough but they were going to charge me $242 for the "repair". That's more than the unit cost new!!!
The name of the repair service is BACKYARD POWER EQUIPMENT in Auburn, Washington. I would avoid these folks like the plague.
Good Shredder February 8, 2010
Riverseow (Texas, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this mainly for shred many palm tree leaves. It does the job very good and I like it. It took me a while to assemble it (thanks to the great user review here by u12soccercoach). When I first use it, it tends to jam a lot and I need to open it to drag all the tangled fibers from the palm tree leaves. I got it smoked twice. I thought I broke it. Later, I found that I just need to feed it slower. I also roll the palm tree leaves in a bundle and feed it through the side trunk feeder hole. It seems better by this way. Another trick is keep watching the out port. If no chips coming out. Stop feeding and use a small stick to poke to remove the jammed stuff before you feeding more. Overall, I am very happy with the product.
shredder February 1, 2010
M. Herrin (georgia)
my mother-in-law wanted this for Christmas last year. I haven't heard her complain about it so apparently it's a good piece of equipment.
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