Features & Controls - Echo CH8540 Owner's Manual

3 FEATURES & CONTROLS
Section
Understanding how your machine works will help you achieve the best results when using your chipper. The following
descriptions define the features and controls of your machine.
1. CHUTE EXTENSION TRAY
CE compliant models. The feed chute has an extension tray that folds down.
2. DISCHARGE CAP
Directs the discharge of material vertically. Adjust the discharge cap by turning the knobs located on the side. Turn
knob counterclockwise to loosen discharge cap. Adjust to desired position. Turn knob clockwise to secure discharge
cap.
3. DISCHARGE TUBE
Directs the discharge of chipped material horizontally. The discharge tube can be rotated 360° horizontally by
removing the pin and rotating the discharge tube until the discharge faces the desired position. Replace the pin in
one of the holes on the base of the discharge.
4. ROTOR ACCESS COVER
Tilts up to expose rotor.
5. ROTOR LOCK
Use the rotor lock to hold the rotor in place when doing any maintenance work. See Section 5.2.
6. FEED CHUTE
Materials to be chipped are fed into the feed chute to the chipper blades.
7. MANUAL CONTAINER
Conveniently holds your manuals.
8. DRIVE BELT SHIELD
Never remove shields when in use.
9. CAT. I THREE-POINT CONNECTION
Mounts chipper to tractor three-point hitch.
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