Your Safety YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your TMG Skid Steer Wood Chipper. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the Skid Steer Wood Chipper be familiar with the using and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual.
- Wet weather gear - Hearing Protection 6. Install and secure all guards before starting. 7. Wear suitable ear protection for prolonged exposure to excessive noise. 8. Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, remove ignition key and place in your pocket, set park brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
10. In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the skid steer and machine manuals.
Preparation Never use the machine until you have read and completely understand this manual, the skid steer tractor Operator's Manual and each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the skid steer tractor and machine. Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, cleaning, or moving the unit.
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this equipment. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all electrical and fuel connections are properly secured to ensure unit is in a safe condition. 10.
Machine Components The TMG Skid Steer Mounted Wood Chipper is a rotor with blades for chipping wood. A hinged feed hopper moves the wood material into the rotor. Each rotor is designed with 4 blades and a twig-breaker to generate the small pieces of wood. A stationary knife at the rear of the rotor housing is placed by the moving knives to shear, chip or chop the material.
Pre-Operation Checklist Efficient and safe operation of the TMG Skid Steer Mounted Wood Chipper requires that each operator reads and understands the using procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section. A pre-operation checklist is provided for the operator.
Machine Set-Up Follow this procedure to prepare and setup the machine at the work site: Use the skid steer to position the Wood Chipper at the work site. IMPORTANT Position the machine so the prevailing wind/breeze blows the exhaust gases/fumes away from the operator's station. Lower the feed hopper down into its working configuration: remove the nuts on the hopper anchor bolts, unpin and the feeder hopper latch...
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Make sure there is enough room and clearance to safely drive up to the wood chipper. Drive up to the wood chipper while aligning the mounting components, and hook up into the mount. Secure the mounting: Drive into the mounting frame. Seat the top of the face plate into the frame of the wood chipper.
Raise the wood chipper. Check that all hydraulic connections and locks are secure before beginning work. Reverse the above procedure when unhooking. Place planks or boards under the frame for extra support if required. Chipping Operation The Wood Chipper is a strong, rugged machine that is built to a straightforward design which provides consistent chipping of logs up to 6"...
Use a stick or branch to push any piece of material into the rotor that does not move on its own. If the jam persists then stop the engine and wait for the rotor to stop and then clear the jam. Do not take a chance with getting your hand caught in the rotor.
MAINTENANCE By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation. Blade and Breaker Maintenance The rotor and ledger blades need to be sharp for the Chipper to perform as expected. Periodic inspection is recommended. Keep the blades sharp to reduce the amount of power required during operation.
Ledger Blades Maintenance The TMG-WC62S 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 reinstall with a different corner facing the rotor blade.
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