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Forest-Master FM15WC User Manual

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WOOD CHIPPER
FM15WC
User Manual
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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  • Page 1 WOOD CHIPPER FM15WC User Manual SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents PART I: General Safety Rules......................2 PART II: Know Your Wood Chipper....................8 PART III: Operating the Wood Chipper....................9 PART IV: Maintaining the Wood Chipper..................11 PART V: Troubleshooting and Parts List..................13 PART VI: Warranty..........................17 PART VII: Assembly........................19 Conventions used in this manual WARNING This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious...

  • Page 3: Part I: General Safety Rules

    Part I: General Safety Rules PART I: General Safety Rules Safety Labels Found on Your Unit...
  • Page 4 Part I: General Safety Rules Make sure the emergency stop switch is working before every use. Otherwise serious injury or death may occur. Note that the emergency stop wire should be routed around the right side (when facing the hopper) of the hopper. WARNING Read this Safety &...
  • Page 5 Part I: General Safety Rules Before using the wood chipper NOTICE A． Operators must be fully trained before using this machine. B．User Manual is read and understood. C． Machine is positioned on level ground, all guards are fitted and in good condition. D．...
  • Page 6 Part I: General Safety Rules Safety for Children and Pets WARNING Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets. Children are often attracted to the machine and the chipping activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
  • Page 7 Part I: General Safety Rules as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer or furnace. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Shut down the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes before making adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 8 Part I: General Safety Rules accidental starting, wait 5 minutes for engine to cool down, then inspect for damage. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Check damaged parts and clean, repair and/or replace as necessary. H. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedure, shut down the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes for machine to cool down.

  • Page 9: Part Ii: Know Your Wood Chipper

    Part II: Know Your Wood Chipper PART II: Know Your Wood Chipper It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of the Wood Chipper. If you have any question, please contact the dealers in your area. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine LCT Maxx Series 15HP 478cc four stroke electric start...

  • Page 10: Part Iii: Operating The Wood Chipper

    Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper PART III: Operating the Wood Chipper It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Wood Chipper before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter. WARNING A. Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or warnings listed in “PART I: General Safety Rules”...
  • Page 11 Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper Operator Zone Wood Chipping NOTICE The diameter of wood and branches should be no bigger than 100mm. WARNING Do not place your hands into the chute when loading. This is a very UNSAFE method and could result in injury to your hands.

  • Page 12: Part Iv: Maintaining The Wood Chipper

    Part IV: Maintaining The Wood Chipper PART IV: Maintaining the Wood Chipper Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the engine manufacturer's user manual for maintenance procedures.
  • Page 13 Part IV: Maintaining The Wood Chipper Belt Tension The tension of the belts should be checked before each use. Additionally when the machine is new or after the belts have been replaced, the tension should be checked after the first 15 minutes of use as new belts will stretch.

  • Page 14: Part V: Troubleshooting And Parts List

    PART V: Troubleshooting and Parts List Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems, contact the dealers in your area. WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool.
  • Page 15 Engine smokes.  Check the oil level and adjust as needed.  Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed. (Please refer to the  You may be using the wrong oil—too light for the temperature. engine user manual Refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
  • Page 16 Exploded View and parts list...
  • Page 17 Ref.No. Description Ref.No. Description foundation Lower blade Wheel axis Engine Blade M10*24 hex bolt wheel Φ25 washer Belt cover inner plate M25 open nut clutch bearing M10 lock nut pulley M10*80 hex bolt 42*9*5 spacer Switch Belt cover Switch cover Bearing fixation frame M6*60 socket head screw roller...

  • Page 18: Part Vi: Warranty

    PART VII: Warranty This product carries a limited parts warranty for 1 year from the date of purchase. Please keep your proof of purchase as this will be required for any claim. Should this product become defective, contact the store where it was purchased and either replacement parts will be issued, it will be repaired or it will be replaced free of charge.

  • Page 19: Part Vii: Assembly

    PART VIII: Assembly Stage 1 – remove from Package and Stage 2 – Add front Support this place on two supports, fit two stub way around Axles Stage 3 – fit with split pins just tight Stage 4 Fit the Hub Caps enough to get split pins in Stage 5 –...
  • Page 20 Stage 7 – fit the Feed hopper placing the bolts downwards. Stage 8 - Connect the emergency stop wire and the hopper open switch wires Hopper open switch earth wire Stage 10 - Add engine oil following the manufacturers instructions.