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BXH42 SKID STEER CHIPPER OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL Please read these instructions carefully before using! Always grease all fittings and be sure to always check nuts and bolts before operating! Retain this manual for future reference. Revision 12-20-2017 Specifications subject to change without notice. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual. This manual covers the FHM Skid Steer Loader Wood Chipper BXH42. Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or FHM. Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
1. Read and understand the Op- YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and erator’s Manual and all safety maintenance of your FHM Skid Steer Loader signs before using, maintain- Wood Chipper. YOU must ensure that you and ing, adjusting or cleaning the anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.
If the elderly are assisting with work, their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated. Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious in- jury or death. If the elderly are assisting with the work, their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated. Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
7. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety 10. When completing a maintenance or service signs are properly installed and in good condi- function, make sure all safety shields and tion. devices are installed before placing unit in service. Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
1. Store the unit in an area away from human activity. 2. Do not children to play on or around the stored machine. 3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the frame with planks if required. Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. • Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
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REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer. Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
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7. Or alternatively attach a lifting device to the lifting bracket on top of the frame. 8. Remove pallet and place machine on the ground. 9. Release feed hopper transport latch and lower hopper into the working position. Stow anchor latch. Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety The FHM Skid Steer Loader Wood Chippers is everyone's business. By following recom- are designed to chip or chop scrap lumber, small mended procedures, a safe working environ- trees, brush, limbs and other wood debris.
MACHINE BREAK-IN PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on Efficient and safe operation of the FHM the Wood Chipper when used for the first time, it is 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper requires that each recommended that the following mechanical items...
• When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and de- vices are installed before placing unit in serv- ice. Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
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5. If the bed blade cannot be moved to specifications due to wear, rotate the bed blade or replace the bed blade. Secure all hardware and adjust to torque. Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
TROUBLE SHOOTING The FHM Skid Steer Loader Wood Chipper is designed with blades on a rotor to cut, shear and chip wooden material. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter.
Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews unless otherwise specified in this manual. When using locking elements, increase torque values by 5%. * Torque value for bolts and capscrews are identified by their head markings. Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
Place one wrench 1-1/4 on the connector body and with the 1-3/8 second tighten the swivel nut to the torque shown. • The torque values shown are based on lubricated connections as in reassembly. Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
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BETSTCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE DESIGN AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS OF ITS PRODUCTS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT OBLIGATION TO PREVIOUS PURCHASERS OF ITS PRODUCTS. Betstco, 83371 Melton Rd, Creswell OR 97426, 1-541-895-3083. Email cservice@betstco.com Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
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NOTE: We may refuse warranty of any kind unless Betstco, receives a completed, legible and signed warranty registration. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to assure that registration document is received by Betstco. Email: cservice@betstproducts.com Farmer-Helper BXH42 Wood Chipper Revision 12-12-2017...
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