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EMB Manufacturing Inc.
4144 Boomer Line · St. Clements, Ontario · N0B 2M0 · Canada
www.wallensteinequipment.com
BXMC34B
BXMC34S
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
MODELS:
BXMC34B & BXMC34S,
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Do not attempt to start or operate the equipment without thoroughly
reviewing this manual for safe and proper operation.
Keep this manual with the
machine at all times
PRINTED IN CANADA
REV 201216
PART NUMBER: Z97113

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  • Page 1 4144 Boomer Line · St. Clements, Ontario · N0B 2M0 · Canada www.wallensteinequipment.com BXMC34B BXMC34S CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODELS: BXMC34B & BXMC34S, OPERATOR'S MANUAL Do not attempt to start or operate the equipment without thoroughly reviewing this manual for safe and proper operation. Keep this manual with the machine at all times...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY �������������������������������������������������������������3 MACHINE SET-UP ......... 22 FIELD OPERATION ....... 23 DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT �������������������������4 4.7.1. PREPARE ..........23 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ��������������������������������5 4.7.2. STARTING PROCEDURE ..... 24 LABELLING INFORMATION �����������������������������������5 4.7.3. STOPPING PROCEDURE ....24 INTRODUCTION �����������������������������������������������6 4.7.4 EMERGENCY STOPPING: ....

  • Page 3: Warranty

    Wallenstein Authorized Service Centre. If a difficulty develops with the product, contact the local dealer from which you purchased the unit. Only Wallenstein author- ized dealers are authorized to make repairs to the product or affect the replacement of defective parts, which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of the product.

  • Page 4: Delivery Inspection Report

    WALLENSTEIN BXMC34 Series CART CHIPPER DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT To activate warranty, register your product online at www�wallensteinequipment�com This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery.

  • Page 5: Serial Number Location

    Chipper Serial Number _____________________________________________ LABELLING INFORMATION As you begin to get familiar with your Wallenstein product, you will notice that there are numerous labels located on the machine. Here is a brief explanation of what they are for and how to read them.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information. BXMC34B BXMC34S Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Wallenstein dealer or the Distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.

  • Page 7: Safety

    If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is dam- aged, please contact your dealer or Wallenstein, 4144 Boomer Line, St. Clements, ON, N0B 2M0. Phone (519) 699-9283 or Fax (519) 699-4146.

  • Page 8: Safety Do's & Don'ts

    SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Wallenstein BXMC Chipper / Shredder. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the Chipper / Shredder be familiar with the use and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY informa- tion contained in this manual.

  • Page 9: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    2�2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one 8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Un- of the main concerns in designing and de- authorized modification may result in serious veloping equipment. However, every year injury or death and may impair the function many accidents occur which could have been and life of the equipment.

  • Page 10: Safety Training

    2�3 SAFETY TRAINING 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and 6. Train all new personnel and review instruc- manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, tions frequently with existing workers. Be our efforts to provide safe equipment can certain only a properly trained and physically be wiped out by a single careless act of an able person will use the machinery.

  • Page 11: Preparation

    2�6 PREPARATION 2�7 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Never use the machine until you have read 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor and completely understand this manual, the maintenance is an invitation to trouble. tractor Operator's Manual and each of the 2.

  • Page 12: Operating Safety

    2�8 OPERATING SAFETY 1. Please remember it is important that you 9. Do not run machine inside a closed building to read Chipper / Shredder. Clean or replace all prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust. safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and 10.

  • Page 13: Gas Motor Safety

    2�9 GAS MOTOR SAFETY 15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper tools to service engine. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ 16. DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING Inspect periodically and replace, if necessary.

  • Page 14: Sign-Off Form

    2�10 SIGN-OFF FORM Wallenstein follows the general Safety Standards specified by the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the Occupational Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the Chipper-Shredder must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Usage and Maintenance information presented in this manual�...

  • Page 15: Safety Signs

    SAFETY SIGNS 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times, 2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. 3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. 4. Safety signs in Section 3 each have a part number displayed with it. Use this part number when ordering replacement parts.

  • Page 16: Safety Sign Locations

    SAFETY AWARENESS. • Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! The BXMC34B is shown however, the safety labelling is the same for both. Z94120 Z94232 Z94120 0.75”...

  • Page 17: Operation

    4�1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Wallenstein BXMC34 Chipper / Shredders use the chipper safely and how to set it to provide are designed to chip and shred, small trees, maximum field efficiency. By following these in- brush, limbs and other wood debris.

  • Page 18: Machine Components

    4�2 MACHINE COMPONENTS The Wallenstein Chipper-Shredder is a rotor with Chop blades and knives for chipping and shredding wood & Block brush. Feed hoppers move the material into the rotor for chipping and into the knives for shredding. Shredder The chipper rotor is designed with 2 blades to provide Knife uniform chip size.

  • Page 19: Machine Break-In

    MACHINE BREAK-IN 4�4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on the Efficient and safe operation of the Wallenstein Chipper-Shredder when used for the first time, it is Chipper-Shredder requires that each operator recommended that the following mechanical items...

  • Page 20: Controls

    4�5 CONTROLS Please review this section to familiarize yourself with the location and function of each control before starting. Familiarizing yourself with the controls will enable you to take advantage of all the features avail- able on the BXMC and apply them as conditions demand. Before starting to work, all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of con- trols.

  • Page 21: Shredder Feed

    4�5�2 SHREDDER FEED: The shredder intake is designed with a spring-loaded shredder chute flap to control the material in the hopper when feeding into the shredder rotor, and to prevent material from flying out while it is being shredded. The flapper handle on the Flapper Handle engine side of the shredder...

  • Page 22: Drive Engage Handle

    Follow this procedure to prepare and set-up the machine at the work site: the pre-operation checklist has been completed, the BXMC34 is fuelled, and the operator is wearing personal protection equipment (PPE). 3. If the BXMC34B is attached to a lawn tractor, 1. Position the chipper / shredder at the work site ensure the brakes are applied and wheels are close to the brush pile.

  • Page 23: Field Operation

    4�7 FIELD OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY • Please remember it is important that you • Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper open- read the operator's manual and heed the ings when the engine is running. Install safety signs on the Chipper. They are there and secure access covers before starting for your safety, as well as the safety of oth- engine.

  • Page 24: Starting Procedure

    4�7�2� STARTING PROCEDURE 4�7�4 EMERGENCY STOPPING: If an emergency occurs: • disengage the drive After following operating safety and preparation • shut off the engine, procedure the chipper should be set up and ready • Correct emergency situation before restarting to run.

  • Page 25: Chipping / Shredding

    4�7�5 CHIPPING / SHREDDING Shredder Feed When the rotor is up to speed: Before beginning work, it may be helpful to sort • Place the leafy/wooden material into the the material into separate piles for chipping and shredder feed hopper until the hopper is full. shredding.
  • Page 26 BXMC34S motor, and the unit must be moved periodically Discharge Cage to prevent plugging as the chips build up. The BXMC34B uses a mulch collector bag and does not require periodic moving. 4�7�7 COLLECTOR BAG (optional) Deflector...
  • Page 27 4. On the BXMC34B model, pull the material out of the discharge chute. Use a stick to 6. Close and secure rotor cover. Tighten poke loose any material jammed into the fasteners to their specified torque.

  • Page 28: Storage

    5. Inspect all rotating parts for entangled material. 1. Remove the tarpaulin if covered. Remove all entangled material. 2. Bring the collector bag to machine (BXMC34B 6. Run the machine a few minutes to dry the model). moisture from inside the machine.

  • Page 29: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 6�1 SERVICE MAINTENANCE SAFETY By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many • Good maintenance is your responsibility. years or trouble-free operation. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. 6�1�1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS •...

  • Page 30: Service Illustration

    8 hrs. Shredder blades: check daily, test sharpness every 50 hrs Twig Breaker: check every 8 hrs. BXMC34B On a regular basis check all nuts, bolts and screws Ledger blade: check and ensure they are all daily, test sharpness...

  • Page 31: Service Record Chart

    6�1�5 SERVICE RECORD CHART See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. Refer to your engine instruction manual for specific maintenance instructions / requirements 8 Hours or Daily 50 Hours or Annually 100 Hours or Annually Check Check Check...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    6�2 MAINTENANCE 6�2�1 BELT TENSION / ROTOR BRAKE: The machine is designed with a clutch on the engine shaft equipped with an internal brake that when engaged is used to brake the engine pulley and prevent it from turning. This in turn will stop the belt dive and rotor plate pulley. When the belt is in disrepair or loose, the ability to stop the rotor quickly may be affected.
  • Page 33 Drive Belt Replacement (B42 belt #Z41161): 1. Ensure the engine is off (ignition switch is off and the fuel valve is closed). 2. Remove the 4 bolts that hold the belt shield to the chipper 3. Remove the 2 bolts the hold the clutch keep to the shield mount, and remove the clutch keep 4.

  • Page 34: Blade, Knife And Breaker Main- Tenance

    6�2�2� BLADE, KNIFE AND BREAKER MAINTENANCE: The shredder knives, rotor and ledger blades need to be sharp for the Chipper-Shredder to perform as expected. Periodic inspection is recommended. Keep the knives sharp to reduce the amount of power required during operation. Watch the sharpness of the knives when processing material with a lot of sand, soil or dirt mixed with it.
  • Page 35 Four holes in the divider at the top of the rotor on the BXMC34B keeps the material inside the rotor housing, until it becomes a fine enough to move through the holes to the rotor paddles and expelled out the discharge chute.
  • Page 36 Ledger Blades: Each machine is equipped with a ledger (stationary) blade that acts as a shear for the moving rotor blades. The ledger blade is designed with 4 usable corners. When the corner facing the rotor blade rounds over, remove the blade and re-install with a different corner facing the rotor blade. It is recommended that the clearance between the rotor and stationary blades be set and maintained at 1/32 to 1/16 "...

  • Page 37: Mulching Screen (Bxmc34S)

    Two optional screens are available: 3/4" (19 mm) diameter round for a finer mulch and 1-1/2" x 7.0" (38 mm x 178 mm ) oblong hole for wet material. See Accessories section for ordering information. There is no screen option available for the BXMC34B. To remove the mulching screen: 1.

  • Page 38: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING The Wallenstein Chipper-Shredder is designed with blades and knives on a rotor to cut, shear and chip wooden material into chips or mulch. 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.
  • Page 39 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION CAUTION Clear debris from discharge chute Broken or missing Replace broken/missing blade or Ensure machine is off. (BXMC34B) or material screen Obstructed discharge. Ensure machine is off blade or knife. knife. (BXMC34S). Unusual vibration while running. Check rotor to see if it wobbles.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 8�1 MECHANICAL Model BXMC34B BXMC34S Honda GX200 - Gas Engine Engine Rpm - Continuous 3600 Rpm Brake-Clutch With Belt Drive Drive System 2 Offset Number Of Rotor Blades Hardened Tool Steel Blade Type Number Of Shredder Knives 12 (3 Sets Of 4)

  • Page 41: Bolt Torque

    8�2 BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. Torque figures indicated above are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless otherwise specified.

  • Page 42: Accessories

    #1012L269 LEDGER CLEARANCE SETTING GAUGE For models: BXMC34B,BXMC34S An easy and accurate way of setting the critical clearances between the ledger blade and the rotor chipper blade.

  • Page 43: Index

    INDEX MAINTENANCE LABELS ������������������������������������5 ACCESSORIES �������������������������������������������������42 MULCH COLLECTOR BAG ������������������������������26 MULCHING SCREEN ����������������������������������������37 BELT TENSION �������������������������������������������������32 BREAK-IN ����������������������������������������������������������19 NOTICE ����������������������������������������������������������������7 CAUTION �������������������������������������������������������������7 PPE ������������������������������������8, 11, 15, 22, 23, 25 CHOPBLOCK ����������������������������������������������������36 PRODUCT LABELS ��������������������������������������������5 COMPONENTS ��������������������������������������������������18 ROTOR ���������������������������������������������������������������27 DANGER ��������������������������������������������������������������7 ROTOR BLADES �����������������������������������������������34 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ��������������������������33 SAFE CONDITION �����������10, 11, 12, 17, 25, 29...

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