Bluebird 968160040 Safety And Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information……………………… 3 Safety symbols………………………….. 4 Assembly………………………………... 6 Pre-operation / Starting…………………. 7 Operation……………………………….. 8 Maintenance……………………………. 9 Storage…………………………………… 12 Troubleshooting………………………….. 13 Parts drawings……………………………..15 Parts list by number………………………..19 Notes……………………………………….20...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information Attention; this machine can be dangerous! All operators should ful- ly read all instructions and use extreme care and awareness when operating the Unit. Failure to follow the instructions or modify the equipment can result in personal injury. Thank you for pur chasing the BlueBir d chipper .
  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    Safety symbols used on equipment Danger: this machine must be operated in a safe manner ac- cording to the directions in the manual. Failure to observe the instructions or modify or use the machine when repair is needed could result in serious injury or death. As with any power equipment caution should be observed! Read the safety and operating manual: read and under- stand this manual before operating this equipment.
  • Page 5 Safety symbols used on equipment continued: Disconnect spark plug and read manual before servic- ing the equipment Warning: Do not get in the path of discharge de- bris, it could cause injury. Warning : Rotating blades! Do not insert body parts into the chutes or open- ings including inlet hopper.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly The unit is full assembled. The crate is held down by four clips, two on each end. Lift off the shipping crate and remove straps holding down the unit to the pallet. The tamping rod is located in the intake chute and is wrapped to prevent damage. After read- ing the operators manual secure in the owners manual tube for on-sight reference.
  • Page 7: Pre-Operation / Starting

    Pre-operation Never fuel the unit or run the unit in an enclosed space. Residual gas fumes could be ignit-  ed by a water heater or furnace in a garage. Gas fumes are very flammable and you should change clothes if some is spilled on you. Clean up any spills and do not dispose of gas soaked rags in the trash, they may spontane- ...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation This machine is designed to chipping small branches. Any other use is not intended.  The customer is responsible for third parties and any damage to their property.  When feeding in branches, make sure there are no nails or screws on the wood going ...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Maintenance When performing any maintenance on this unit, spark plug wire must be disconnected and placed away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting! Servicing the blade: Turn off engine and remove spark plug wire.  After removing make sure the plug wire is not laying near the spark plug! Remove the nuts from the intake (or discharge) chute and rotate the chute out of ...
  • Page 10 Maintenance Belt replacement and Adjustment: Remove the 4 bolts from the shroud ( two on each side)  Loosen (4) engine plate hold down bolts (not the engine bolts ).  Loosen tensioning bolts and move engine plate to remove belt. ...
  • Page 11 Maintenance Clean air pre-filter after 15-25 hrs of use or at least once a season.  The pre-filter is easy to clean and the inside filter should last 100 hours. Check more often if you are in dusty conditions. Pre-filter There are two release catches, one on each side...
  • Page 12: Storage

    Storage Some pieces of power equipment are not used frequently. This can cause  problems due to the fact fuel has a limited shelf life. It is very hard to remove all fuel from a carburetor so it is recommended to add ...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Clearing a clogged intake chute: When performing any maintenance on this unit, spark plug wire must be disconnected and located away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting! Wear gloves when working in blade area! Remove the nuts and rotate either chute to access the blade area. Try clearing in- take chute first.
  • Page 14 Troubleshooting Try to stop to refuel before running out of gas. If you run out of gas while  running the unit , you may have to unclog chute before restarting. Make sure chute is clear before shutting down unit. If output chute clogs, the procedure is similar to the clearing input ...
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  • Page 19: Parts List By Number

    PARTS DESCRIPTION 1. Tamper……………..…………………….577120807 2. Debris guard …………………………….577120740 3. Handles…………………………………..577120430 4. Input extension……………………..577120429 5. Stop switch………………………………577121106 6. Input chute ……………………….…. …577120753 7. Holder for manual……………………….577121105 8. Bearing………………………………..…577120736 9. Wheel plate and nuts…………………….577120752 10. Cross brace kit…………………………..577120783 11. Wheel hub……………………………….577120806 12. Angle…………………………………….577120742 13.
  • Page 20: Notes

    Notes: BlueBird Turf Products 68 S Squirrel Rd Manual # 160 120939 RM 9/3/17 Auburn Hills MI 48326...

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