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- Page 1 DANGER! Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating or servicing chipper...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introducing the chipper………………………………..2 General safety rules…………………………………..3 Setting up the chipper………………………………..10 Operating the chipper………………………………..13 Maintaining the chipper………………………………..18 Troubleshooting………………………………………..19 Schematic diagrams and parts list……………………..22... -
Page 3: Introducing The Chipper
INTRODUCING THE CHIPPER This manual will help you set up and safely operate your chipper. Careful adherence to the safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use. Conventions used in this manual THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ THIS SAFETY & OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE CHIPPER. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION AND SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR MACHINE. THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA IN WHICH YOU WILL BE WORKING AND REMOVE ALL FOREIGN OBJECTS. - Page 6 Protecting Yourself and Those Around You THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH ENERGY AT HIGH SPEEDS. YOU MUST OPERATE THE MACHINE SAFELY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU, AS WELL AS ANYONE ELSE IN THE NEARBY AREA. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS MACHINE: ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHILE CHIPPING TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM POSSIBLE THROWN DEBRIS.
- Page 7 NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS, FEET, OR ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN THE CHIPPER HOPPER, DISCHARGE OPENING, OR NEAR OR UNDER ANY MOVING PART WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING. KEEP AREA OF DISCHARGE CLEAR OF PEOPLE, ANIMALS, BUILDINGS, GLASS, OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT WILL OBSTRUCT CLEAR DISCHARGE, CAUSE INJURY, OR DAMAGE.
- Page 8 Safety for Children and Pets TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR IS NOT ALERT TO THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN AND PETS. CHILDREN ARE OFTEN ATTRACTED TO THE MACHINE AND THE CHIPPING ACTIVITY. NEVER ASSUME THAT CHILDREN WILL REMAIN WHERE YOU LAST SAW THEM. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS: KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AT LEAST100 FEET FROM THE WORKING AREA AND ENSURE THEY ARE UNDER THE WATCHFUL CARE OFA RESPONSIBLE ADULT.
- Page 9 NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE’S GOVERNOR SETTING. THE GOVERNOR CONTROLS THE MAXIMUM SAFE OPERATION SPEED AND PROTECTS THE ENGINE. OVER-SPEEDING THE ENGINE IS DANGEROUS AND WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND TO THE OTHER MOVING PARTS OF THE MACHINE. IF REQUIRED, SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ENGINE GOVERNOR ADJUSTMENTS.
- Page 10 IF THE CUTTING MECHANISM STRIKES A FOREIGN OBJECT OR IF YOUR MACHINE SHOULD START MAKING AN UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION, SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP (THE FLYWHEEL WILL CONTINUE ROTATING FOR A WHILE AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN), DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES, KEEPING THEM AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING, THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE INSPECTING FOR CLOGGING OR DAMAGE.
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Page 11: Setting Up The Chipper
SETTING UP THE CHIPPER This chapter outlines unpacking and a few simple steps you will need to follow to set up your new machine before you use it. It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of the chipper before beginning these procedures. - Page 12 Unpacking the chipper Chipper Hopper Assembly NOTE: Unpacking the chipper is a two-person job. We recommend you have an extra set of hands available before you begin because the chipper weighs 168kgs. Tools and Supplies Needed: Gloves Metal Shears (Side Cutters) Pry Bar Hammer Oil Funnel...
- Page 13 Attaching the Hopper Assembly Hopper Assembly NOTE: We recommend that you have someone help you lift the Hopper in place and support it until it is secured to the Chipper. Tools Needed: Two ½" Wrenches 1. Attach the Hopper Assembly to the Chipper with six Bolts, twelve Flat Washers (one Washer on Bolt side and one on Lock Nut side) and six Nylon Lock Nuts.
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Page 14: Operating The Chipper
OPERATING THE CHIPPER This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping the chipper and discusses basic operation features. THE DESIGN OF THIS MACHINE IS FOR CHIPPING WOOD. NEVER USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE AS IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. CONTACT WITH INTERNAL ROTATING PARTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. - Page 15 Operation Notes Visually check the Chipper Knife for damage before each use of the machine. At engine start-up, the engine of your chipper operates under no load until approximately 1000 RPM, at which speed the Centrifugal Clutch engages and begins driving the Rotor Assembly.
- Page 16 USE COMMON SENSE WHEN USING THE MACHINE. LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE CHANGE IN SOUNDS WHEN OVERLOADED. TURN OFF THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY IF THE MACHINE BECOMES JAMMED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE SYSTEM. The Chipper is designed to accept wood only. The Chipper Knife mounted on a revolving flywheel turns branches fed into the Chipper Hopper into “chips”.
- Page 17 Starting the Engine 1. Ensure that the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is in the “ON” position. Fuel “CHOKE” “RUN” 2. Move the Choke Control Lever to the Shut-Off “CHOKE”(LEFT) position Leave in the Valve “RUN” (RIGHT) position if the engine is already warm.
- Page 18 Stopping the Engine THE FLYWHEEL WILL STILL ROTATE FOR A WHILE AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE,THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING OR WORKING ON THE CHIPPER. NEVER STOP THE ENGINE BY MOVING THE CHOKE LEVER TO THE “CHOKE”( LEFT) POSITION.
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Page 19: Maintaining The Chipper
MAINTAINING THE CHIPPER This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your chipper. For engine maintenance, please refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual that came with your machine. Service intervals listed in the checklist below supercede those listed in the Engine Owner’s Manual. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE, THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION ON THE CHIPPER. - Page 21 Troubleshooting Table (continued) YMPTOM OSSIBLE AUSE ⇒ Check the oil level and adjust as needed. Engine smokes. ⇒ You may be operating the machine on too greatan incline. The machine should be level. ⇒ Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed. ⇒...
- Page 22 Troubleshooting Table (continued) YMPTOM OSSIBLE AUSE ⇒ The Knife is dull; sharpen or replace it. When chipping, the log seems to vibrate ⇒ The gap between the Knife and Wear Plate is too great; adjust the Gap. excessively and “hammers” my ⇒...
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Page 23: Schematic Diagrams And Parts List
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LIST Schematic-Chipper... - Page 24 Parts List-Chipper Ref# Description Ref# Description Chipper Basic Assembly Washer Discharge Weldment Washer Hopper, Top Belt, V Hopper Weldment, Left Hopper Weldment, Right Sheave Hopper Weldment, Bottom Bolt Bracket, Guard Bolt Support, Blow-Back Flat Washer Shield, Blow-Back Bolt Bolt, Hex Head Axle Nut, Nylon Lock Collar...
- Page 26 Parts List – Chipper Basic Assembly Ref# Description Screw Knife Flywheel Weldment Sideplate, Vent Sideplate Weldment, Chute Scroll Weldment Plate Cover Tube Bearing Shim Shim Shim Shim Ring, Retaining Bolt Washer Bolt Bolt Washer Bolt Bolt Screw...
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