1. SAFETY General Safety Notes. The operator of the machine is responsible for, and has a duty of care in making sure that the machine is operated safely and in accordance with the instructions in this user manual. Keep the manual safe and pass it on if the machine is loaned or sold to another user.
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1.10 Carbon Monoxide (where applicable). 1.11 Carbon monoxide is a colourless and odourless gas. Inhaling this gas can cause death as well as serious long term health problems such as brain damage. 1.12 The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include but are not limited to the following;...
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1.20 General Fuel Safety (where applicable). CAUTION ALL FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE Fire Hazard – keep fuel away from all sources of ignition for example, heaters, 1.21 lamps, direct sunlight and sparks from grinding or welding. 1.22 DO NOT carry out hot work on tanks that have contained fuel. 1.23 ALWAYS keep the work area clean and tidy.
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1.46 All trailing cables should be routed so as not to cause any kind of trip hazard. 1.47 NEVER work on or near electricity with wet hands, wet clothing and wet gloves. 1.50 Batteries (where present). 1.51 Batteries present a risk if they become damaged by the possible leaking of electrolyte.
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1.65 All of the above precautions may help reduce the risk of white finger disease but not rule out the carpal tunnel syndrome. Long-term and regular users are therefore recommended to observe the condition of your hands and fingers. Seek medical attention immediately if any of the above symptoms should occur.
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1.91 Limit the amount of time using the machine continuously to somewhere around 10 minutes per session and take 10 to 20 minutes of rest between sessions. Also try to keep the total amount of work in a single day limited to 2 hours or less. 1.92 NEVER allow children or anyone unable to fully understand the directions given in this manual to operate this product.
3. ASSEMBLY NOTE Due to the weight of this machine, we recommend that you have assistance when assembling this machine. Check all parts are supplied and in good condition before assembly. Place the main chassis on a solid work surface. Slide the wheels on to the axle.
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Put flat washers on the two shorter 13mm bolts and pass these through the aligned mounting holes, loosely secure underneath with a flat washer, spring washer and 13mm nut. Complete the same process with the four remaining longer 13mm bolts to the two mounting positions at the front and rear of the engine.
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3.10 Locate the rear discharge chute mounting point at the back of the machine. 3.11 Slide the two cut outs on the discharge chute over the two studs and loosely secure in place with a flat washer, spring washer and 13mm nuts. 3.12 Place a spring washer and flat washer on to the 13mm bolt and screw in to the locating hole on the side of the rear discharge chute.
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3.15 Connect the emergency stop button to the engine. 3.16 Connect the earth ring of the emergency stop button to a suitable location on the engine or frame. This will require removing a nut from a non-critical component, sliding the ring on to the thread and reinstalling the nut.
4. FUEL & OIL CAUTION This machine is shipped WITHOUT Oil and Fuel and will require filling BEFORE use. Failure to do so will result in engine damage that will not be covered by the warranty. Recommended Oil: SAE 30 or 15W40 Engine Oil Oil Capacity: 600ml Recommended Fuel: Straight Unleaded Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.6Litres...
Stop occasionally to check the oil level. DO NOT overfill. Refit the oil filler/dipstick and tighten securely. 5. STARTING PROCEDURE CAUTION This machine is shipped WITHOUT Oil and Fuel and will require filling BEFORE use. Failure to do so will result in engine damage that will not be covered by the warranty. Recommended Oil: SAE30 or 15W40 Engine Oil Oil Capacity: 600ml Recommended Fuel: Straight Unleaded Petrol...
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FOR COLD START: Move the choke lever left, to the START position. Move the fuel tap to the ON position. Move the throttle lever left to the MIDDLE position. FOR WARM START: Use half choke if warm and no choke if hot. Choke in START Throttle Lever in (left) Position...
5.11 Once the engine has warmed up, move the throttle lever to the left to accelerate the engine to the desired working speed. Throttle Lever in FAST (left) Position Choke in RUN (right) Position Fuel Tap 6. STOPPING PROCEDURE CAUTION You MUST allow the cutting head to come to a complete stop and switch the engine OFF before carrying out any maintenance on the machine.
EMERGENCY STOP 6. STOPPING PROCEDURE To STOP the machine in an emergency, press the emergency stop switch DOWN. 7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING You MUST STOP using the machine if any of the following occur. The engine speed changes with no control. In case of misfire or unusual noise.
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DO NOT change the engine governor settings or increase the maximum engine speed. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. DO NOT run the engine at a high speed when you are not using it. DO NOT put hands or feet near rotating parts. The machine has rotating cutting knives capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
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7.21 NEVER place your hands, feet or any part of your body in the chipper hopper, discharge opening, or near or under any moving part while the machine is running. Keep area of discharge clear of people, animals, buildings, glass or anything else that will obstruct clear discharge, causing possible injury or damage.
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7.38 Move the machine at least 3m away from the refueling point before starting the engine. 7.39 ALWAYS check the oil level of the engine before use. 7.40 Inspect the machine and check that all nuts and bolts are tight and well connected to ensure the safety and reliability of this machine prior to use.
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7.54 Should the wood chipper stall through overloading or clogging, turn the ignition switch to the off position and wait until the cutting disc has completely stopped. Remove the spark plug HT lead cap. Open the housing cover to clear and remove all the materials from the housing. Lock the housing cover, reinstall the spark plug HT lead cap and start the machine again.
8. MAINTENANCE WARNING ALWAYS stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug HT lead cap BEFORE doing any repairs or maintenance. NEVER touch a rotating blade. Check and maintain the oil and fuel level daily. Frequently check the wood chipper and make sure that all deposits are removed from the feed hopper and discharge chute.
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AIR FILTER NEVER let the engine run without an air filter being installed. A dirty air filter element decreases engine performance, increases fuel consumption and makes it difficult to start. You MUST make sure that the housing is free of dust and debris. DO NOT allow any dust or debris to enter the carburetor.
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ENGINE OIL CAUTION Risk of burn injury from HOT engine oil. Allow the oil to cool to WARM before changing the oil. Warm engine oil will drain more effectively. Engine Oil: SAE 30 or 15W40 Engine Oil. Oil Capacity: 600ml Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm.
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SPARK PLUG CAUTION The spark plug MUST be tightened correctly otherwise the engine will overheat causing damage. To ensure the engine runs correctly, the spark plug gap of 0.6 – 0.7mm must be 8.18 maintained and the spark plug must be free of carbon deposits. 8.19 The remove the spark plug, remove the spark plug HT lead cap and undo the spark plug in an anticlockwise direction.
9. STORAGE NOTE Improper storage of this machine may cause starting difficulties and may cause permanent damage and will not be covered by the warranty. Perform the general maintenance from the maintenance section of this manual. Clean the exterior of the machine. DO NOT use a pressure washer or hose pipe as this could penetrate the engine with water and cause irreparable damage.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION If troubleshooting does not solve the problem, contact the dealer or the manufacturer directly. Use ONLY original parts approved by the manufacturer, otherwise a hazard risk arises.
12. SPECIFICATION Model HYCH6560 Maximum Chipping Capacity 60mm Throat Size 25cm x 25cm Starting Method Recoil Engine Type 4 Stroke OHV Single Cylinder Euro 5 Engine Size 196cc Maximum Output 6.5HP Max Blade Speed 2880rpm Fuel Tank Capacity 3.6L Fuel Type...
Product Name/Model: HYCH6560 Type/Serial No: Wood Chipper Net installed power: HYCH6560 6.5hp The technical documentation is kept by: Roland Llewellin, Genpower Ltd Isaac Way, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, SA72 4RW. The conformity assessment procedure followed was in accordance with annex V of the Directive.
14. RECYCLING & PRODUCT DISPOSAL 14.0 We do not offer a take back scheme for the recovery of Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment (WEEE) & Batteries instead the responsibility to dispose of WEEE and or Batteries passed onto you by us. So when it becomes necessary to dispose of your machine you must take it to your local Civic Amenity Site.
15. CONTACT DETAILS 15.0 POSTAL ADDRESS: Genpower Limited Isaac Way, London Road, Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, SA72 4RW. UK. TELEPHONE: 01646 687 880 15.1 15.2 E-MAIL: aftersales@hyundaipowerproducts.co.uk 15.3 WEBSITE: www.hyundaipowerproducts.co.uk 16. WARRANTY Proof of purchase will be required before you make a warranty claim. 16.0 Full warranty terms and conditions can be found on the HYUNDAI POWER PRODUCTS website:...
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Importer: GENPOWER LTD Isaac Way, London Road Pembroke Dock, UNITED KINGDOM, SA72 4RW T: +44 (0) 1646 687 880 F: +44 (0) 1646 686 198 E: info@hyundaipowerproducts.co.uk www.hyundaipowerproducts.co.uk Imported/Distributed by GENPOWER LTD for The United Kingdom & Ireland Licensed by Hyundai Corporation, Korea...
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