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CHIPPER AND HYDRAULIC FEEDER / FEED CONVEYOR FARMI 381 HFC / HF Expert OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND SPARE PARTS MANUAL EXCLUSIVELY FOR GRAB LOADER FEED! MANUAL FEED PROHIBITED! FROM MACHINE: 3800149 TRANSLATION OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL READ THIS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL CAREFULLY...
FARMI 381 HFC / HF TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CHIPPER STICKERS AND PLATES TECHNICAL INFORMATION MOUNTING OPERATION CONTROL EQUIPMENT STARTING UP THE CHIPPER STARTING THE TRACTOR PTO NO STRESS SYSTEM CHIPPING STOPPING THE CHIPPER VIA THE TRACTOR DRIVE...
CAUTION! PRODUCT WARRANTY Farmi provides a 12-months warranty on all Farmi products. Register on our home page (www.farmiforest.fi) under FeedBack (”Product Registration” form) within 30 days after the receipt of the product to get full product warranty and additional information on your product. If it is not possible for you to register via internet, please register as follows: Complete the registration form on the last pages of this manual and return it to us within 30 days after the receipt of the product.
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Name: Matti Berg Address: Ahmolantie 6, FIN-74510 IISALMI, Finland Commercial name: Farmi Machine denomination: Farmi wood chipper with Farmi feed hopper Machine type: FARMI 381 HFC / HF Machine series number: Herewith, we declare that the machine brought into circulation conforms with the pertinent requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the EMC Directive (directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility) 2004/108/EC.
Written authorization must be requested from the manufacturer for any alterations to the machine. These safety instructions are meant for the owners of FARMI equipment, as well as those who operate, ser- vice or repair it. CAUTION! The instructions help with: •...
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF TRANSPORT • If any faults arise that may jeopardize occupational safety, turn off the machine. • Before driving with the machine, ensure the sa- • During operation, the machine’s operator is res- fe mounting of the machine. Make sure that the ponsible for safety in the whole work area.
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF • Observe the service intervals and annual safety by the manufacturer. Check particularly that the inspections. pressure classes of the hoses and connectors are • All spare parts and equipment must fulfill the suitable to the operating pressure levels.
FARMI 381 HFC / HF GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CHIPPER DANGER! • Please make sure any machine operator has the re- quired personal protective equipment: safety hel- met, protective goggles, cut resistant safety boots and required protective clothing. •...
FARMI 381 HFC / HF STICKERS AND PLATES The following plates and labels must be correctly attached to the chipper. Missing plates / labels must be replaced immediately. Number 1. Machine plate CH381HF / HFC (43806940)
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF 2. CAUTION! Please read the operating instructions of the machine meticulously before you operate, maintain or repair the machine. During machine operation, please observe the operating and safety instructions. (40147020) 3. (40147000) CAUTION! Before operation, mount the chipper to the 3-point hitch of the tractor.
13. Conveyor feeder low. The benefits of the No Stress mechanism are: • tractors of lower power rating can be used • more homogenous chip quality • higher chip yield. The FARMI 381 HF chipper has its own hydraulic unit.
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF TECHNICAL INFORMATION FARMI 381 HFC Type Double disc chipper Output, m 30-70 Max. stem diameter, mm Feed opening, mm 380 x 420 Chip length, mm / 540 - 1000 rpm 10 - 30 Power demand, kW...
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF HF380 transport position 2347 2002 (92 6/16”) (78 13/16”)
FARMI 381 HFC / HF POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT MOUNTING LIFTING Tractor’s PTO drive shaft dimensions should be 1 3/4” to maximize its operating life. The lifting points are marked on each machine with hook sym- bols. CAUTION! CAUTION! PTO shaft recommendations: •...
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF SHORTENING THE PTO SHAFT MOUNTING THE FEED CHUTE 1. Fix the feed chute frame to the chipper with pins 1. Connect the device to the tractor’s 3-point hitch. (A) and locking screws (B). 2. Lift the machine with the hitch so that the distance 2.
FARMI 381 HFC / HF Do not operate in temperatures OPERATION -20 o C due to the risk of cold britt- leness damage which can occur in INSPECTION PRIOR TO USE particular with the knife blades. Avoid chipping wood which has •...
FARMI 381 HFC / HF STARTING UP THE CHIPPER 1. Connect the chipper’s power plug. Connect the hoses of the discharge pipe to the tractor hydrau- lics. 2. Lift and lock the top of the discharge pipe in place (1). Lift the discharge pipe to its operating position (2).
FARMI 381 HFC / HF NO STRESS SYSTEM Feed Roller Status Stopped Rotating Stopped Rotating Programmed ‘No Stress’ speed. Percentage X Either set in the programming level or by pressing ‘SET’ button The programming button is on the remote control panel.
FARMI 381 HFC / HF ADJUSTMENT OF THE FEED SPEED CHIPPING The feed speed must be set with FARMI FARMI 381 HF/HFC is de- the chipper running. Please signed onlyfor grapple loader observe the following safety feeding. The danger area radius instructions: is 20 m.
FARMI 381 HFC / HF CHIPPER TRANSPORTATION Before transporting the unit, turn the discharge pipe parallel with the upper chamber and lower it. Take extreme care when turning the discharge pipe! CAUTION! Transportation position STORAGE • Ensure that the chipper is stored on a solid surface and is unable to topple over.
FARMI 381 HFC / HF MAINTENANCE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS • The tightness of the fastening bolts of a brand new chipper must be checked after the first operating hour and tightened as necessary. Tightening tor- Position the chipper on solid, ques as shown in the table.
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ITEM ACTION NOTES INTERVAL Chipper frame and Tighten pins and nuts Weekly All pins and nuts must be tightened knife units after the first operating hour! For the torques, see the table. Check twig breaker...
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF MAINTENANCE POINTS Knifes are reversible. Tightening points Maintenance point Width across flats, mm Tightening torque, Nm 1. Tightness of knife holder fastening bolts 1000 2. Tightness of knife fastening bolts 3. Tightness of anvil fastening bolts 4.
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF TENSION OF THE TIMING BELT 2 kg = 2 mm TENSION OF THE FEED UNIT In feeding position, i.e. when the belt is tight, there must be a clearance of 3 - 5 cm below the belt.
FARMI 381 HFC / HF KNIFE MAINTENANCE KNIFE REMOVAL FROM THE KNIFE HOLDERS Please refer to the safety instruc- 1. Remove the knife’s lock nuts (M14). tions. The chipping disc conti- 2. Remove the knife fastening bolts (M14). Turn the...
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF BLADE SHARPENING Grind the hone angle at 45 with two to three longitu- dinal strokes, using a level sharpening stone. Remove the burrs from the knife fastening bolt side by grinding Sharpen all blades equally. This ensures disc balan- along the blade surface.
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF SHARPENING THE ANVILS Use a feeler gauge to check and adjust the clearance. • Turn the disc so that the knife edge is aligned with If you notice wear or rounding of the inner edge of the the vertical anvil.
FARMI 381 HFC / HF WIPER KIT Instructions for adjusting the wiper plates: • Adjust cutting blades to the required chip size. • Adjust anvils. • Adjust the wiper plates to the same plane with the knives. Leave 2 mm gap between the cutting blade...
FARMI 381 HFC / HF CHIP LENGTH ADJUSTMENT Chip length is determined by the distance between the knives and the disc. Chip length is adjusted by moving the knife holders. The chip length can range between 10-30 mm. 1. Firstly, follow the “Opening and removal of the upper chamber”...
FARMI 381 HFC / HF SPLINED SHAFT REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the upper chamber. 2. Remove the bearings (see figure “Bearings installation). Welding damages the bearings. 3. Hoist up the disc. 4. Grind a 25 mm deep groove about 2 mm from the edge of the shaft.
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FARMI 381 HFC / HF HYDRAULICS Part Order no Description Remarks 03806760 Hose series 56028860 Hydraulic motor EPMSY-E W400-SH 58219759 Seal kit 56001902 Hydraulic motor MP 160 58217746 Seal kit 56048470 Directional control valve 56048395 12VDC Solenoid valve 56048360 Tie rod kit...
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Send faulty parts, carriage paid, to the manufacturer for inspection. Repairs will be conducted by Farmi Forest Oy or an authorized expert. The warranty is valid only if the bottom part of this page is filled in and returned to the manufacturer within 30 days of receipt of the product.
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Farmi Forest representatives: Western Europe Austria Belgium & Luxemburg Esch-Technik Maschinenhandel G.m.b.H. DEOM S.A. Klagenfurter Str. 129 A-9300 Rue de Monty, 177 ST. VEIT/GLAN B-6890 LIBIN Tel. +43 4212 2960-0 Tel. +32 61 656 025 / 655 248 office@esch-technik.at contact@deom.be...
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Farmi Forest Corporation UK Unit 5 Wheler Road Seven Stars Industrial Estate Coventry CV3 4LJ, UK Tel. +44 (0)24 7746 1976 greg.worley@farmiforest.fi Farmi Forest representatives: Eastern Europe Belarus Estonia TIGER, Joint Stock Company Oü Melit AP 1st Twerdy lane, 7 - 17 Ümera 60-8 13816...
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Farmi Forest representatives: North and South America Argentina Canada, Québec, Ontario Inderfor S.A. La Coop fédérée Pasco 1732 - 10º "A" 2000 Rosario 9001, Boul. de l’Acadie SANTA FE MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC H4N 3H7 P. +54 (0)341 679 25 66 Tel. 819-379-8555 info@inderfor.com...
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