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  • Page 2 Thank You for Purchasing a Split-fire 4003 Woodchipper! We appreciate having you as our customer and wish you many years of safe and satisfactory operation with your machine. SPLIT-FIRE SALES INC. 285633 Airport Road Norwich, ON N0J 1P0 Canada 1-877-548-3473 / 519-468-3647...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ................................. 4 1.1 How to use your Owner’s Manual ........................4 1.2 Product Identification ............................6 1.3 Warranty ................................8 2. Safety ................................... 9 2.1 Safety Labels ................................ 9 2.2 Wood Handling Safety ............................16 2.3 Operation Safety ..............................17 2.4 Worksite Safety ..............................19 2.5 Option Safety / Operation ...........................20 2.51 Rear Hitch ..............................20...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Point Hitch pickup, as if you are the tractor. The “Information Plate” side of the chipper is the right side. Also “Back” and “Front” will be used. On the 4003 woodchipper the “Front” refers to the 3PT Hitch pickup location. So, the information plate would be located on the front right of the 4003 woodchipper.
  • Page 5 4003 Woodchipper Introduction Owners Manual While reading the manual, important messages are used to bring the operator’s attention where there may be safety concerns relating to machine damage and important servicing information. Please read all these messages to avoid personal injury and machine damage.

  • Page 6: Product Identification

    4003 Woodchipper Introduction Owners Manual 1.2 Product Identification If you ever need to contact your dealer or the manufacturer for parts or questions regarding the operation or servicing of the machine, it is important to have the model number as well as all the necessary identification numbers.
  • Page 7 4003 Woodchipper Introduction Owners Manual Frame Serial Number...

  • Page 8: Warranty

    Owners Manual 1.3 Warranty Split-Fire Sales Inc. guarantees the original purchaser of any new Split-Fire machine, that the same is free of defects in workmanship or materials that may cause performance failure, subject to the condition’s hereafter. Split-fire must be contacted before the problem on the machine has been fixed.

  • Page 9: Safety

    4003 Woodchipper Safety Owners Manual 2. Safety 2.1 Safety Labels The machine safety labels shown in the section below are very important. They are placed in areas on the machine that draw the attention of the operator to potential safety hazards on the machine.
  • Page 10 4003 Wood Chipper Safety Owners Manual This sticker is located in the infeed chute. Do not remove or modify safety guards on this machine or serious injury or death may occur. Safety guards have been put in place for safe operation and must not be removed at any time during operation.
  • Page 11 4003 Woodchipper Safety Owners Manual This sticker is located in the infeed chute. It states the requirement of eye protection, and a full-face shield is recommended. Wood flyouts may occur and the correct PPE will ensure that the operator is safe.
  • Page 12 4003 Woodchipper Safety Owners Manual This sticker is located on the safety switch on the lower infeed chute. Safety switches have been located in areas to maintain safe operation. Do not tamper, modify or remove any safety switches on this chipper.
  • Page 13 4003 Woodchipper Safety Owners Manual This sticker is located on the discharge chute. When operating the machine, at no time put hands or any body part into discharge chute. If hands or any body part are inserted into the discharge chute during operation, serious injury or death may occur.
  • Page 14 4003 Woodchipper Safety Owners Manual This sticker is located on the back of the infeed chute. This sticker is a visual pre-run checklist for operators to study before they operate the machine. Even after reading the owners manual, this pre-run checklist must be read to ensure the operator is wearing proper PPE and understands safe operation.
  • Page 15 4003 Woodchipper Safety Owners Manual This chipper uses a PTO Shaft. It is important to always follow PTO shaft guidelines. Always verify that the PTO shaft is in good operating condition, with the applicable plastic safety shroud. Always ensure that the safety shroud is fastened appropriately via the 2 attachment chains.

  • Page 16: Wood Handling Safety

    Foreign material will damage the woodchipper and could cause serious injury or death. This 4003 chipper has been designed for a max capacity of 4” diameter. If branches are larger than 4” diameter, utilize the oversize sections as firewood.

  • Page 17: Operation Safety

    Proper PPE , care and safety are your responsibility. NOTE! This 4003 chipper must never be used indoors or in a unventilated area. Your tractor’s engine will produce harmful carbon monoxide that can seriously injure or kill.
  • Page 18 ✓ Always wear proper PPE before working on the worksite and before starting and operating your 4003 woodchipper. Proper PPE must include, but not limited to – Eye Protection, Ear...

  • Page 19: Worksite Safety

    4003 Woodchipper Safety Owners Manual 2.4 Worksite Safety Worksite safety is very important for operator safety. A clean organized worksite will allow the operator to work safely and effectively. ✓ Keep area around the woodchipper clear from tall grass, debris, tools, and large pieces or wood at all times.

  • Page 20: Option Safety / Operation

    The rear hitch is an option that allows the user to tow a utility trailer behind the woodchipper. This option is for off-road use only!! If installation is not completed by a Split-Fire technician, follow the instruction manual associated with the option.

  • Page 21: Chipping Capacity

    Operating Instructions____________________________________________Owners Manual 3. Chipping Capacity This 4003 chipper has been designed to chip brush and branches up to 4” in diameter. Brush and branches must be cut to the appropriate length to ensure the chipper processes the material properly. Brush and branch material will vary due to the ambient temperature, type of wood, moisture content, and the age of material since felling.

  • Page 22: Operation

    Before operating your machine, inspect it to ensure it is in good, safe working order. 1. It is important that you have read and understand all safety requirements before operating the 4003 woodchipper. Read both the 4003 woodchipper, and tractor’s owner’s manual before operating the machine.
  • Page 23 7. Put on the required PPE. Safety glasses / face shield, ear, hand, and foot protection are all required when operating this 4003 woodchipper. 8. Once the “before operation inspection” is completed, the...

  • Page 24: Three Point Hitch Chipper Setup

    4003 Woodchipper Operating Instructions Owners Manual 4.2 Three Point Hitch Chipper Setup 1. Reverse tractor to 3 PT Chipper. 2. Lower 3PT hitch arms to correct connection height. 3. Unlock lower tractor 3PT hitch arms. 4. Reverse tractor so lower 3 PT arms are close to chipper pin.
  • Page 25 4003 Woodchipper Operating Instructions Owners Manual 18. Proper protective year must be worn (Safety Glasses, Ear Protection, Gloves). 19. The tractor must have its parking break engaged. 20. The tractor can be slowed to just above an idle. 21. The chipper must be set on the ground (Level ground only) 22.
  • Page 26 4003 woodchipper. If any abnormal noises or movements are observed, stop the woodchipper immediately by pushing the emergency stop switch(if connected) or by disengaging the PTO. Contact Split-Fire immediately concerning the issue. Once chipping has been completed, follow these shutdown steps: 1.

  • Page 27: Emergency Stop Configuration

    Owners Manual 4.21 Emergency Stop Configuration This 4003 woodchipper is equipped with an emergency stop circuit that can be wired into your tractors seat switch to allow the user to stop the chipper in an emergency situation without having to access the tractors controls.
  • Page 28 4003 Woodchipper Operating Instructions Owners Manual 3. Cut and strip approx. 3/8” of sheathing off of the two wires that are connected to the seat pressure or seat up switch, and the two wires on the tractor side. 4. Crimp the supplied female plug to the two wires on the tractor side of the cut wires, and use a torch or heat gun to shrink the crimp coating.

  • Page 29: Infeed And Outfeed Clocking

    4.22 Infeed and Outfeed Clocking The chipper box and top cap / infeed chute on the 4003 can be clocked / rotated in order to place the infeed and outfeed chutes in the best orientation for your specific use case.

  • Page 30: After Operation

    5. Store the woodchipper in a secure, clean dry location if possible. This will reduce the risk of theft, corrosion and damage. See storage details on page 40. After chipping it is important to clean and maintain your 4003 woodchipper. This will properly prepare the machine for its next use.

  • Page 31: Operation Troubleshooting

    4003 Woodchipper Operating Instructions Owners Manual 4.4 Operation Troubleshooting 1. The woodchipper has jammed, and the belts smoke when the PTO is engaged, or the tractor stalls when engaging the PTO at approx. 135 RPM PTO Speed. This is occurring because the chipper has been overloaded with too much wood and the result is a jam.
  • Page 32 4003 Woodchipper Storing the Splitter Owners Manual 2. The woodchipper is chipping wood, but it gets jammed quickly and the RPM’s slow down easily. This is occurring because the blades on the chipper could be dull. When the chipping blades are dull, the machine is not as efficient.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Split-Fire head office. 5. Maintenance Maintaining your 4003 woodchipper is very important and will ensure that the machine lasts year after year offering safe, smooth and reliable operation.

  • Page 34: Rotor Maintenance

    Furthermore, when changing blades, ensure that the rotor blade surface is smooth, and the threads are clean and in good working condition. If any cracks or defects are observed, call Split-Fire service immediately. Do not operate the machine if defects are observed. 5.13 Anvil Maintenance Your woodchipper anvil will need to be maintained on a regular basis.

  • Page 35: Bearing Maintenance

    4003 Woodchipper Storing the Splitter Owners Manual the 4 anvil bolts. Keep the 4 bolts snug so the anvil blade is not loose but can be moved with some force. Turn the rotor / blade to the anvil. Then adjust the anvil to a position of .020” - .040” above the tip of the cutting blade.

  • Page 36: Pto Shaft Maintenance

    RPM, may not reach the correct speed. The correct belt for the 4003 chipper is an B51 belt. Gates...
  • Page 37 Owners Manual “Predator” BP51 belts are the correct OEM supplied belt, which offers the best life and performance. The belts on the 4003 are a wear item. If needed other Kevlar B51 belts can be used however different manufacturers belts may be slightly larger / thinner, and belt tension will need to be set accordingly.

  • Page 38: Latch Maintenance

    4003 Woodchipper Storing the Splitter Owners Manual After adjusting the tensioner, tighten the four gearbox bolts to 120 ft-lbs and check the belt tension again as described in step 3. If belt is not correctly tensioned repeat steps 4 and 5 until proper tension has been met.

  • Page 39: Torque Spec Chart

    5.19 Torque Spec Chart This spec chart lists all the torque specs for every fastener located on the 4003 woodchipper. It is important that all fasteners be torqued to the correct specification to ensure safe operation. WARNING – Incorrect torque specs can result in serious injury or death!!!

  • Page 40: Storing Your Woodchipper

    1. Clean your machine as listed in the “after operation” section. 2. Store the woodchipper in a dry, clean, and secure area. It is not uncommon for Split-Fire products to be stolen due to their value and ease of mobility. Always store your machine in a secure area.

  • Page 41: Checklists

    4003 Woodchipper Checklist Owners Manual 7. Checklists Pre-Chip Checklist By skipping one or any of these instructions greatly increases the chance of personnel injury or death. It is highly recommended to follow this procedure before each use of the woodchipper.

  • Page 42: Safe Feeding Checklist

    4003 Woodchipper Checklist Owners Manual Safe Feeding Checklist Materials must be fed into the chipper safely to avoid injury to the operator and to ensure long woodchipper lifecycle. Follow these feeding procedures to keep yourself and other operators safe. Feed material only when the chipper is at full operating speed.

  • Page 43: Machine Operator Safety Instructions

    4003 Woodchipper Checklist Owners Manual Machine Operator Safety Instructions Each person that operates this Split-Fire log splitter must read and understand this checklist and the rest of the owner’s manual before operation. Always wear ear, eye, hand, and foot protection when operating the woodchipper.
  • Page 44 4003 Woodchipper Checklist Owners Manual Keep the area around the equipment clear of any debris or large accumulations of material in order to have a solid footing and a sure balance. Do not allow processed material to build up around discharge area.
  • Page 45 4003 Woodchipper Checklist Owners Manual...

  • Page 46: Parts Breakdown

    4003 Woodchipper Parts Breakdown Owners Manual...
  • Page 47 4003 Woodchipper Parts Breakdown Owners Manual...

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