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Drum Chipper DW30 Save This Manual for Future Reference OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL Please read these instructions carefully before using! Always grease all fittings and be sure to always check and fill with oil before operating! GREASE ALL FITTINGS BEFORE OPERATING! Pdf 3.jpg...
Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual. This manual covers the FHM 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper DW30. Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information.
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety messages on the ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! FHM 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
1. Read and understand the Op- YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and erator’s Manual and all safety maintenance of your FHM 3 Point Hitch 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 DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 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 DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
10. When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing unit in service. Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
7. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road- ways. 8. Never allow riders on the machine. Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
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Pdf 18.jpg Pdf 16.jpg Pdf 17.jpg REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
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Pdf 20.png 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 DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
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Lower the guard to cover the input shaft. 12. Depress handle on discharge chute Pdf 22.png latch and turn assembly to its desired position. Turn until latch seats in its detent. Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
Inspect machine for damaged or loose parts before resuming work. TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety The FHM 3 Point Hitch 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.
PTO shaft on the front of the frame . A Self Feed Hopper B Rotor Housing C 3 Point Hitch D Rotor Blade E Rotor F Paddle G Discharge Hood H Hood Deflector I Stationary Blade Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
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...
Assemble the 2 ends of the shaft. Make sure the shaft can telescope freely. If it does not, separate the 2 parts and inspect for burrs or cuttings on the shaft ends. Be sure it telescopes freely before installing. Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
Disengage the PTO control slowly at low RPM to allow the machine to slow and stop before engaging the PTO brake. Remember the PTO drives the rotor. When the PTO is engaged the rotor will also start to turn. Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
6. Do not drink and drive. 7. Raise and secure the feed hopper before transporting. 8. Turn the discharge hood and point toward the rotor to reduce the width of the machine. TRANSPORT CONFIGURATION Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
• 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 DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
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1. Grease PTO driveline. 40 Hours or Weekly 1. Grease the telescoping section of the PTO shaft. 2. Check sharpness of blades: Pdf 29.png a. Rotor b. Stationary Remove, sharpen or switch edge as required. Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
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100 Hours 1. Grease rotor bearings. IMPORTANT Do not over grease. Pdf 31.png Pdf 32.png Annually 1. Clean machine. Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
12. Check that each guard turns freely on the shaft. 13. Assemble the driveline. Disassembled DRIVELINE COMPONENTS 14. Check that the driveline telescopes easily. 15. Replace any components that are damaged or worn. 16. Install the driveline on the machine. Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
TROUBLE SHOOTING The FHM 3 Point Hitch 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 DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
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Pdf 1.jpg Parts Request Form Fax to 541‐895‐2756 or E‐mail cservice@betstproducts.com Name: Model Number: Address: Serial Number: City State Zip: Purchased From: Phone: Purchase Date: E‐mail: Description Price Amount Item No. Comments: Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
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Betstco reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time, without incurring any obligations to owners of units previously sold. No one is authorized to alter, modify, or enlarge this warranty nor the exclusions, limitations, and reservation thereof. Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 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 DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
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The manufacturer may refuse warranty of any kind unless Betstco receives a completed, legible and signed extended warranty registration. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to assure that this registration document is received by Betstco. To Make Payment for Extended Warranty Call: 1-877-876-7895 Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper Revision 09 - 2017...
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