Use - McConnel ROBO-CHIPPER ROBOCUT Operations & Parts Manual

ROBOCUT ROBO-CHIPPER
5.3.3 –

USE

Use the machine at an ambient temperature of between -20°C and +40°C.
Users must wear work gloves, safety glasses or face shield, ear protectors, safety shoes, dust
mask and helmet when operating the machine.
The operator should pull the control and emergency handle (1) towards him/her and check that the
emergency valve lever (C) is in position (2). The handle allows you to establish the direction of
rotation and the speed of the feeding roller.
Every time the handle is placed in the emergency stop position (E), the emergency valve lever (C) is
automatically pulled into position 3 and the drive roller stops. In order to restart, move the handle out
of the emergency stop position (E) to any other position (A, B, D) and manually move the emergency
valve lever from position 3 to position 2.
The operator can then carefully introduce leaves, twigs and branches not exceeding 90mm in
diameter into the hopper.
Note: 90mm is the maximum diameter that can be shredded; this is considered to be a single
branch of medium-low wood hardness – therefore, where wood hardness is greater, the maximum
diameter that can be shredded is reduced.
For optimum machine performance, it is recommended to use a material infeed speed that always
allows the engine to work above its maximum torque.
If processing wet or fibrous materials such as lindens, pines or palms, reduce the infeed speed to
avoid the machine becoming clogged.
After each session of use; clean the cutting unit, check that the nuts and bolts are tight and check
that all the guards are intact and correctly fitted to the machine.
For storage, the machine should be kept in a clean dry environment where it is protected from the
elements. Ensure the machine is stored in a safe stable condition.
Control handle positions
Ref. Description
A Maximum material infeed speed
B Maximum material discharge speed
C Emergency valve lever
D Stop position
E Emergency stop position
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