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- Page 1 4 Inch Wood Chipper Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #63389 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 2 Thank you very much for choosing a Powerhorse™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 7 Safety Labels ............................8 Main Parts of Wood Chipper ......................11 Site Considerations ..........................11 Assembly Instructions ........................12 Before Each Use .......................... -
Page 4: Intended Use
Intended Use The Powerhorse 4 Inch Wood Chipper is a gas engine powered wood chipper that breaks up leaves and wooded pieces such as tree branches, brush, and limbs into smaller volume via a high-speed rotor containing chipping blades and shredding hammers. -
Page 5: Work Area Safety
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works. ... -
Page 6: Operational Safety
the shredder. Keep hands and feet away from inlet and discharge openings. Avoid burns from engine by not touching hot exhaust. Check that the split housing is fastened shut. Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. -
Page 7: Specific Operation Warnings
⚠CAUTION WOOD CHIPPER USE AND CARE Do not force the wood chipper. Products do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job. ... -
Page 8: Safety Labels
wood chipper on gravel, asphalt, concrete, or stone. The chips are expelled from the machine with enough force to ricochet off of hard surfaces and cause serious injury. DO NOT set up the wood chipper in a location where sparks or heat from the motor could cause a fire. ... - Page 9 Page 9 of 22...
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Page 11: Main Parts Of Wood Chipper
Main Parts of Wood Chipper Site Considerations Location The wood chipper must be placed on a firm, flat, grass or dirt surface to prevent the machine from tipping. DO NOT place the machine on concrete, asphalt, or other hard surfaces. The chips could bounce up from the hard surface and cause injury. -
Page 12: Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING This wood chipper presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manual to become familiar with the controls and operations before starting the machine. The major components of this wood chipper have been assembled at the factory. Some minor assembly is required. -
Page 13: Operating Instructions
recommendations. Refer to engine manual included with literature packet. Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose, or damaged parts. Clean or replace if necessary. Check the air intake and cooling area for dirt or debris and clean as necessary. ... - Page 14 cause the machine to tip over and cause unexpected injury. The wood chipper is designed to handle tree limbs and branches up to approximately 4” (10 cm) in diameter. The chipping knives also permit the processing of course organic matter like corn stalks. Tree branches must be inserted large-end first into the chipper bin.
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Page 15: After Each Use
⚠WARNING Carbon Monoxide Warning. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the chipper, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning. - Page 16 Safety Items Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours engine and chipper Check general equipment condition Check belts Inspect/Rotate Chipping Knives Check engine oil level Check tire First time 5 hours pressure Change engine oil Replace air filter Replace spark plug...
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Page 17: Fuel Safety
Clean Debris from Engine and Wood Chipper 1. Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours. 2. The engine requires air flow to cool itself and for combustion. 3. Before each use, clean any debris from the unit especially from around the air shroud intake, air filter, and muffler. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ⚠WARNING Turn OFF the machine, allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire before moving the machine, emptying the bag, unclogging the inlets or outlets, filling the gas tank, or performing maintenance and repairs. ... -
Page 19: Parts Diagram
Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action discharged. 2. Engine not running at full 2. Set throttle control to FAST if speed. equipped. Chipping action slow 1. Branch diameter is too thick. 1. Do not process branches over 3" or engine stalling. diameter. -
Page 20: Parts List
Parts List Part No. Description Quantity Part No. Description Quantity Tire Engine pulley Belt cover Belt cover plate Bolt Battery box Pulley Battery Bearing Handle Clutch In-feed bin Clutch support Support stand Lock nut Stand pad Bearing Seat Discharge chute Lock nut Bolt Bolt... -
Page 21: Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Powerhorse product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of two years from date of purchase. - Page 22 Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 22 of 22...
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