Summary of Contents for Farmi Forest VALBY CH140 L
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OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND SPARE PARTS CHIPPER CH140 L From machine: 334 5011 It is very important to read this instruction handbook thoroughly before using the machine! Farmi Forest Corporation Ahmolantie 6 FIN--- 74510 PELTOSALMI FINLAND Tel. +358 (0) 17 83 241...
CH140 L 1.TO THE OWNER---OPERATOR Thank you for purchasing a Farmi Forest Corporation product. Before we begin this manual, the people at Normet Corporation want you, the owner--operator , to know this piece of equipment can be very dangerous if safety procedures and warnings are ignored.
CH140 L 2.TERMS AND SYMBOLS USED IN INSTRUCTIONS Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all THINK times when the machine is being operated or serviced. SAFETY This message is used for general reminders of good safety practices or to direct attention to unsafe practices.
CH140 L 3.SAFETY 3.1.GENERAL SAFETY Do not operate this machine until you have read and understood the manual page by page. The owner of this machine is responsible for instructing all operators and support IMPORTANT! personnel in the operation and safety precautions of this chipper. Proper training prior to operating the chipper is obligatory.
CH140 L 3.2.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HYDRAULIC FEEDER AND FEED CHUTE D IMPORTANT! Always also read the general safety instructions. D IMPORTANT! Do not ever put any part of your body inside the feed chute! D Prior to operating get familiar with the function and controls of the machine. All functions must be in blameless condition.
CH140 L 4.CHIPPER PRESENTATION 4.3.MAIN COMPONENTS 4.1.FIELD OF APPLICATION 1. UPPER CHAMBER CH140 is a multi purpose chipper for processing 2. LOWER CHAMBER small---sized wood up to Ø 6,3” (160 mm). It produces 3. DISC uniform chips to be used as fuel. CH140 is a mobile, 4.
CH140 L 5.TECHNICAL DATA Output 5---20 m /h (177---706 ft Mean chip length 13 mm (1/2”) Max wood diameter 160 mm (4 ”) Power demand 10---40 kW (15---40 H.P .) Tractor PTO speed 540---1000 RPM Number of knives 2 pcs. Power source Tractor or hydraulic motor Mounting...
CH140 L 5.2.PLATES AND STICKERS FOR THE CHIPPER Do not remove any plate or sticker placed by the IMPORTANT! manufacturer on the chipper or the accessories. Replace missing ones immediately. You can order them as a spare parts.
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CH140 L 1 pc 30140602 1 pc 41011750 1 pc 41014310 3 pc 40142080 1 pc 41014170 1 pc 41014140 1 pc 40141160 1 pc 41015750...
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CH140 L 5 pc 41014270 2 pc 41014110 1 pc 30141147 43513680 Plates and stickers for chipper CH 140 Part Order no. Description Qty..30140602 ..VALBY---sticker ........... . .
CH140 L 6.TRAFFIC ON PUBLIC ROADS Always check before lifting that the lifting equipment is in order and use the marked lifting points, Prior to every procedure always IMPORTANT! whenever possible. Always use CAUTION! recall general safety proper lifting equipment and check instructions given in chapter 3.
CH140 L D Look inside feedchute to ensure that it is empty. D Make sure that all shields are in place and intact. Removal of the shields is prohibited! D Direct the discharge chute in desired position. 7.3.MOUNTING THE EXTENSION PLATE D If better stability is needed, use the extension plate.
CH140 L 8.OPERATING THE CHIPPER 3. Check for the free rotation of the disk by turning the chipper axle by hand. Also check for any foreign object 8.1.SAFETY WHEN OPERATING in the chipper and the feed chute. Prior to any procedure also 4.
CH140 L If a wood jams inside the chipper, cut the Interchange cutting engine, remove the keys and wait for all counterweight knives at times to movements to stop before reaching inside the ensure that they are equally much feed chute. worn and sharpened, and the disk IMPORTANT! stays in balance.
CH140 L 9.SAFETY MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Prior to any procedure also recall the general safety instructions in chapter 3. Use only original spare parts. IMPORTANT! Observe common safety practice. Before performing lubrication work on any equipment, consult the WARNING! manufacturer’s instruction manual and follow the recommended procedures.
CH140 L 9.1.BEFORE LUBRICATION AND 9.2.1.LUBRICATING THE BEARINGS MAINTENANCE The bearings are factory---greased with Shell Alvania Grease R 3. Use a similar lubricant, such as Kendall Always disengage the PTO and L427. IMPORTANT! Too much grease will cause heat, turn the tractor OFF before you which reduces lubrication.
CH140 L 9.3. BEARINGS 9.3.1.REPLACING THE BEARINGS h=12.7 7. Remove the fastening bolts M10 (7) and the upper bearing housings (6). 8. Mark the location of the tightening cone on the shaft. 9. Lift the disk. 10.Bend the claw of the securing ring (3) out from the notch on the axle nut and open the axle nut.
CH140 L 9.3.2.ADJUSTING THE BEARING CLEARANCE 1. Remove the fastening bolts (M10) (7) and the upper bearing housings (6). 2. Remove the grease from the bearing housing. 3. Lift the disk. 4. Bend the claw of the securing ring (3) out from the notch on the axle nut and open the axle nut.
CH140 L 9.4.CHANGING THE SPLINED AXLE IMPORTANT! Only a qualified person is allowed to 7.Grind a 7/16” (11 mm) deep groove about 11/16”” (17 change the splined axle. mm) from the edge of the axle, fig.19. 8.Turn the axle so that it comes loose and can be 1.Disengage the PTO, cut the engine and remove the removed.
CH140 L 9.5.KNIVES AND ANVILS ROTATING KNIVES! Wait for all movement to stop before reaching Lock bolt inside the feed chute. DANGER! The disk continues rotating by flywheel momentum after been disengaged. Use protective gloves when handling the knives. Failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious personal injury or death.
CH140 L after every 5 to 10 sharpening, when the clearance between the knife and anvil exceeds 1,5 mm or 1/17”. 11.Reassemble 9.5.2.ADJUSTING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE KNIVES AND THE HORIZONTAL ANVIL Normally you can sharpen the knives 10 times before the anvil needs to be adjusted.
CH140 L 9.5.3.SHARPENING THE ANVIL If you notice wear or rounding of the inner edge of the anvil, sharpen the anvil so that original angles are retained. 9.6.TIGHTENING THE BOLTS D The tightness of fasteners and the bolts in the chipper must be checked once a week. IMPORTANT! On a new machine check the tightening after one hour of use.
CH140 L 10.STORING AND DISCARDING 11.CRIME PREVENTION D Contact local authorities and / or your retailer. 10.1. STORING THE CHIPPER D If a theft occurs, notify the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction insurance carrier D If the chipper is to be stored for a longer period, cover immediately.
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If the operators manual was lost, a new manual can be obtained from importer (write address below or call 607---589---6160). NORTHEAST IMPLEMENT CORP . 476 Halsey valley Road SPENCER, NEW YORK 14883 FARMI Forest Ahmolantie 6 FIN---74 510 PELTOSALMI FINLAND...
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