Tar River BWC Series Operator's Manual page 19

BWC Hydraulic Feed Wood Chipper
Warning: When operating the wood chipper, always stand in the "Operator
Zone" to avoid serious injury or death.
Blade Maintenance
The blades must be keep sharp for optimal chipping. The BWC Wood Chipper blades are made from high
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quality tool steel. Our blades are designed to last, however, they will dull over time and require sharpening.
Performing regular maintenance will extend the life of the blades and the wood chipper.
For optimal results:
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- Blades perform better when chipping fresh, green limbs. The moisture content of the material being
chipped lubricates the blades and reduces friction extending the life of the blade.
- Chipping dry material will wear down the cutting edges of the blade much faster than fresh material.
- Avoid using dirty material as dirt and sand is very abrasive and wears down the blade edges much
faster.
- If at all possible avoid material with foreign objects that can cause premature wear and or damage to
the blades.
The blade's edge must be cut at (Check blades for correct angel) 33 degree angle for optimal performance.
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Dull or incorrect blade angle can cause damage to the wood chipper and poor chipper performance.
It is recommended to sharpen the blades every 20-50 hours. Dull blades can cause issues such as:
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- Discharge chute plugged with material
- Excessive vibration causing damage to bearings
- Excessive vibration causing damage to flywheel
- Damaged feed roller shaft
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Assembly
Operating Instructions
Blade Profile
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