Bandit INTIMIDATOR 15XP/1390 Operating & Parts Manual page 24

MODEL 15XP/1390
DANGER
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Before opening or closing the feedwheel trap
door: disengage clutch, turn off engine, wait for the
disc/drum to come to a complete stop, install the
disc/drum lock pin, disconnect battery, and make
sure the ignition key is in your possession. In the
event that dirty material is being run through the
chipper the feedwheel trap door can be opened.
WARNING
!
The machine was built with a chipper hood
engine disable plug which disables the engine if it
is not installed properly with the hood pin holding
the chipper hood in the closed position. Correctly
installed and maintained, the engine will not start or
it will shut off if the chipper hood engine disable plug
is disconnected. The chipper hood must NEVER be
opened, or pushed closed if the chipper disc/drum
is turning.
DANGER
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DO NOT slam the chipper hood to the open
position. This will cause damage to the hinge. If
your hinge has become damaged by slamming
the hood to the open position, Replace The Hinge
Immediately! If the hinge has become damaged it
will cause misalignment of the hood, the chipper
disc/drum may then hit the hood and cause a serious
accident! Lubricate the hood hinge daily.
DANGER
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Never turn the chipper disc/drum by hand, always
carefully use a pry bar or wood bar. This will help
prevent the person turning the disc/drum from being
injured should the disc/drum break loose.
A sight hole in the chipper beltshield has been
provided. If chipper belts are moving do not open
chipper hood. Do not stick fi ngers in sight hole.
DANGER
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Do not work inside the mouth of the chipper or
around the feedwheel(s), until you have installed the
yoke lock pin completely and securely to help keep
the top feedwheel in the raised position. Remove the
yoke springs if equipped, block and chain top wheel
up before doing any work inside throat. Always block
or stabilize the infeed hopper when working inside
the infeed hopper.
Use Yoke
Lock Pin
Use Wooden
Block
Copyright 9/18
SAFETY PROCEDURES
Use Chain
DANGER
!
If the chipper is properly maintained and operated
correctly, the chipper should not plug. In the unlikely
event that the chipper becomes plugged, do not
attempt to clean out the discharge or chipper housing
in the fi eld. Take the machine to a local dealer or
professional shop. If the machine is a rental, take it
back to the rental company.
DANGER
!
If the discharge or hood needs to be removed,
always use some sort of mechanical device like an
overhead hoist, loader, lift truck, etc. that is rated for
lifting that component. Follow all OSHA instructions
for lifting.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to start the engine or engage the
engine PTO (power‑take‑off ) system on this machine
if the chipper disc/drum is jammed or frozen in place.
If you do, you will damage or ruin the drive belts
and/or the PTO which will not be covered under
warranty and will cost you down time and money.
DANGER
!
Do not work on the machine if the engine is
running with the clutch disengaged. A clutch can
self engage if either the pilot or throw-out bearing
happens to seize to the main output shaft.
There are various types of clutches (PTO's)
available for this type of equipment. Make sure to
study the original clutch manufacturer's manual
that is provided with the machine and follow its
instructions for operation, service, and adjustments.
Some styles require clutch engagement to be
maintained so that it takes a lot of force, others will
require very little force, and some are push button,
electric, manual lever, or hydraulic activation. Each
diff erent style clutch (PTO) is a very expensive item
that will fail if not correctly maintained and adjusted.
It will be quite costly if a few minutes are not taken
daily, weekly, and monthly to keep the clutch serviced
as required.
The operator must take care in the engagement
and disengagement of the clutch, engine RPM
must always be at idle speed. When the engine
has suffi ciently warmed up, bump the clutch handle
against engagement to start the chipper disc/drum
turning. This will have to be repeated until the chipper
disc/ drum is turning at proper ratio with engine
RPM. Then push the handle all the way in gear until
it locks into position securely. After engagement
raise engine RPM to full throttle. Engaging and
disengaging the clutch at high engine RPM will
quickly and excessively wear out clutch plates as well
as bearings. Refer to clutch manufacturer's manual
for proper service and operation.
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