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McCulloch MCS2001 14 amp Electric Chipper/Shredder
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| Part No: | B000QFQ0BC |
| Manufacturer: | McCulloch |
| MFG Part: | YCS1400 |
| Customer Rating: | 3.5 / 5.0 |
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- Tamper included
- Rounded chute
- V-type blade
- ETop hopper design
- Environmentally friendly
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.
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 ResultsComplete 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.
| Looks great but didn't work | 2010-09-06 | 2 / 5 |
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The product looked great on-line and, using the comments by other reviewers, I had no problem at all with assembly. Unfortunately, the thing did not work. After navigating the very frustrating resolution process with McCulloch and its designated warranty company (a separate entity), I finally took it to the local authorized repair tech. He found that the motor was missing key parts, which could only be obtained directly from the foreign manufacturer, not through McCulloch. After three months waiting for the promised part, I reluctantly contacted , and they gratiously agreed to refund the entire cost, including free return shipping. While disappointed with the product and McCulloch support, I'm once again pleased with 's great customer service.
Bottom line, while the product seems otherwise to be a good design (hence my 2-star rating), I guess it was just my bad luck to get a "lemon." |
| Works Fine. | 2010-08-28 | 4 / 5 |
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The reviews for this product seem to be divided into two categories; About two-thirds of the reviewers say the chipper works great, the other third say it jams constantly, doesn't have enough power, etc. After buying one of these, reading the instruction manual, and using it for a while, I think I may know what's causing some of the problems. Page 4 of the instruction manual has a table that's supposed to tell you what size extension cord to use. The table is confusing, but the bottom line is you have to use either a 14 gauge extension cord that's 25 feet or shorter, or a 12 gauge extension cord that's 50 feet or shorter (the smaller the gauge, the bigger the wires in the cord; a 12 gauge cord can carry more current than a 14 gauge cord.) This is important, because the chipper draws 14 amps, which is about all the current you can get out of a 120 volt outlet. If you use too small an extension cord, the motor will be way down on power and the chipper's going to jam. If you use too small an extension cord for too long, the motor's eventually going to burn out. If you're buying a new extension cord, it should have the wire gauge on the package. It should say, for example "12 Gauge" or "12 AWG" (I believe AWG stands for American Wire Gauge.) If you're using an existing extension cord, if you look closely at the cord the gauge should be stamped into the plastic exterior in small letters. It will say something like 12/3 AWG. The first number is the wire gauge. Don't go by the appearance of your extension cord, there are companies that make big, industrial-looking orange extension cords that actually have small copper wires inside. If you're chipping stuff that's more than 50 feet from an electrical outlet, don't plug in another extension cord, move the stuff to the chipper.
I hope this is helpful, and happy chipping. |
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| This chipper performs reasonably well once you learn what to do and what not to do. Thin branches with leaves should be inserted from the top. Thicker brnaches from the side. Do not turn off the device until you are confident all material you inserted has been expelled or you may not be able to start it again. Regadless, expect to need to release jams even with the best handling. |
| Works Great and Well Made - Just understand the limitations | 2010-08-27 | 5 / 5 |
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Since you only assemble an item once (and assembly is not that hard) why someone rates an item low because they had a little trouble with assembly is beyond me. Aren't most of us interested in performance? I am and I was not disappointed.
I understood thanks to the other reveiwers not to expect this to handle limbs over 1" in diameter and the shoot opening on the machine helps keep you honest since the oval opening is only wide enough for 1" branches. Yes you need to hang on so the limb does not feed in to fast, but it does a wonderful job. The breaker tripped one time out of several hours of chipping and that was when I first started before I got the hang of how fast to feed the stock.
I use a cardboard box that fits under the exit shoot and between the legs to catch the chips and shredded materials,which I then just dump on the compost pile. Limbs larger than 1 inch have to be dealt with differently. I cut mine up into 3-4 ft lengths (usually with my Black & Decker LP1000 Alligator Lopper 4.5 amp Electric Chain Saw) and put them out for the waste management to pick up. They then mulch them for all citizens. If you have mainly large limbs this is not the machine for you, but if your needs are primarily small branches and leaves and you train yourself to use it properly you will not be disappointed. This is a great machine at a great price that does a great job. |
| Not a bad little unit | 2010-08-27 | 4 / 5 |
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| Took it out and put it together and it didn't work. Found that the safety switch had become disconnected during shipping. Put it back together and it works fine. |
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