Vermeer BC160XL Operating And Safety Instructions

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Your rental associate or technician will explain each of the following operating steps and safety practices before you use
this brush chipper.
INTENDED USE: Vermeer BC160XL Brush Chippers are designed solely for use in chipping organic material such as wood,
bark, limbs, brush, and undergrowth.

1. Brush Chipper Transport:

a. Vehicle must have towing capacity of 750 kg (1655 lbs.), tongue cable and highway lights connections.
b. Rotate and lock feed table straight behind machine. Fold up and latch feed table. Rotate, lower and lock discharge chute
over engine. Raise tongue and rear jacks.

2. Brush Chipper Set Up:

a. Set up machine in area free of obstacles. NEVER setup under a tree being pruned or removed.
b. Always keep machine attached to tow vehicle and feed table set a minimum of 24" (61 cm) off the ground.
c. Position feed table and lock. Raise, rotate and lock discharge chute to direct chips away from work area.
d. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

3. Brush Chipper Start:

a. Disengage "Cutter Disc" and place "Upper Feed Control Bar" in center "STOP" position.
b. Start engine and let it warm up.
c. Engage "Cutter Disc" slowly to prevent stalling engine.
d. Move "Throttle" to maximum engine speed.
e. Pull "Upper Feed Control Bar" into "FORWARD" feed position and push "Reset/Hold to run" button at rear of machine.
Feed rollers will start rotating in "FORWARD" to pull material into brush chipper.
Note: With AutoFeed II, feed rollers will stop rotating when engine rpm drops below maximum speed and will
automatically restart when engine speed returns to maximum rpm.

4. Brush Chipper Feeding Tips:

a. To reduce risk of being pulled into machine:
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Feed from side of feed table, NEVER directly behind it. Feed large end of log or branch into chipper first.
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If wearing gloves, they must have narrow tight-fitting cuffs. NEVER wear gauntlet-style cuffed gloves.
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Keep away from rotating feed roller. NEVER climb onto feed table.
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Use wood object to push twigs or small short material into feed roller. NEVER push material with hands, feet, rake,
shovel or other non-wood objects.
b. To reduce risk of being struck by material, release limb immediately after it begins feeding, then turn away.

5. Stopping Brush Chipper Feeding:

a. Push "Upper Feed Control Bar" toward front of machine to center "STOP" position or,
Pull "Upper Feed Control Bar" toward rear of machine to "E-Stop" position or,
Push "Lower Feed Stop Bar" or "Side Feed Stop Bar" toward front of machine.

6. Removing Plugged Material:

a. If feed roller plugs or stalls, push "Upper Control Bar" to "REVERSE" feed position. Reposition or trim oversize material
and re-feed into chipper.
b. If cutter disc or discharge chute plugs, follow "Shutdown Procedure" outlined in attached operator's manual. Then follow
instructions to unplug discharge chute.

7. Restarting Stalled Machine:

a. Place "Upper Control Bar" in center "STOP" position.
b. Disengage "Cutter Disc," reduce engine "Throttle" to idle and restart engine.
c. Increase engine speed to full rpm and use "Upper Control Bar" to reverse material out of feed roller.
d. Reduce engine "Throttle" to idle, engage "Cutter Disc," increase engine speed to full rpm and resume feeding material.

8. Shutdown Procedure:

a. Place "Upper Control Bar" in center "STOP" position.
b. Reduce engine "Throttle" to idle, disengage "Cutter Disc," turn engine off and remove key.
c. Wait for cutter disc to stop. Check front cutter housing slots to ensure rotation has stopped.
IMPORTANT: Cutter disc will continue to rotate for a short time after engine has stopped.
Operator's manual and rental center guide are available in other languages. Contact productsafety@vermeer.com. Se dispone del manual del
operador y de la guía de centros de alquiler en otros idiomas. Póngase en contacto con productsafety@vermeer.com.
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08 2011
Operating Steps and Safety Practices
Vermeer BC160XL Brush Chipper
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WARNING: Do not use or attempt to operate the machine until you understand proper operation
and safety of the machine. Read the operator's manual. Read safety signs attached to the machine.
In addition, a Vermeer Brush Chipper Operation and Safety Video is available for viewing at your
rental center. If you are unsure of content or meaning of the safety messages or information
regarding machine operation, ask your rental associate or technician for more details.

OPERATING STEPS

Your machine may have product improvements and features not yet contained in this guide.
Vermeer Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice or obligation.
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