How difficult is it to perform maintenance on the machine?

Crary® Bear Cat® products are designed with ease of maintenance in mind. Proper maintenance is vital and should be performed routinely with blades, belts and bearings being most important.

How long will the chipper blades last on my Chipper/Shredder?

Depending on the type of wood, age and cleanliness, chipper blades will work well for between five and ten hours. Dry, dirty wood will dull the blades faster.

What are the Chipper/Shredders designed for?

The Crary® Bear Cat® Chipper/Shredders are designed to effectively reduce the volume of wood, leaves, and other organic material.

What is the maximum size of material will these machines chip or shred?

The Crary® Bear Cat® 5″ Chipper/Shredder will chip up to 5″ and shred up to 3/4″ diameter material.

When should I chip?

If you don’t plan on composting the material, material is green and stringy or larger than 3/4″ in diameter.

When should I shred?

If you plan on composting or if the material is smaller than 3/4″, use the shredder. Shredding is also an efficient way to reduce the volume of leaves or prunings.

California Consumers: What is California Proposition 65?

California’s Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to be made aware of products containing certain chemicals above designated threshold levels, enabling them to make informed decisions prior to purchase. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For additional information visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.