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EMB MFG INC.
BY
EMB Manufacturing Inc.
4144 Boomer Line · St. Clements, On · N0B 2M0 · Canada
Ph: (519) 699-9283 · Fax: (519) 699-4146
www.surgemaster.ca
www.embmfg.com
SM32S
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
MODEL SM32S
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PRINTED IN CANADA
Rev: 231211
PART NUMBER: Z97070

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  • Page 1 EMB MFG INC. EMB Manufacturing Inc. 4144 Boomer Line · St. Clements, On · N0B 2M0 · Canada Ph: (519) 699-9283 · Fax: (519) 699-4146 www.surgemaster.ca www.embmfg.com SM32S CHIPPER-SHREDDER MODEL SM32S OPERATOR'S MANUAL PRINTED IN CANADA Rev: 231211 PART NUMBER: Z97070...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ..............................3 INSPECTION REPORT ..........................4 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ........................5 INTRODUCTION ........................... 6 SAFETY ..............................7 GENERAL SAFETY ........................8 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES ..................... 9 SAFETY TRAINING ........................10 SAFETY SIGNS ..........................10 PREPARATION ..........................11 MAINTENANCE SAFETY ......................
  • Page 3: Warranty

    WARRANTY WARRANTY Effective on products retailed on or after September 1, 2011. www.surgemaster.ca Register your product online at within 30 days of purchase to activate warranty. This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of Three (3) Years for Consumer One (1) Year for Commercial/Rental from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions...
  • Page 4: Inspection Report

    Surgemaster CHIPPER SHREDDER INSPECTION REPORT This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery. Customer’s Name Dealer Name Address Address City, State/Province, Code City, State/Province, Code Phone Number ( Phone Number ( Contact Name...
  • Page 5: Serial Number Location

    The serial number plate is located where indicated. Please mark the numbers in the spaces provided for easy reference. ###  ###      SM32S SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Model Number ____________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________________________...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Chipper-Shredder, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual. This manual covers the Surgemaster Chipper-Shredder model SM32S. Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information.
  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert symbol means The Safety Alert symbol identifies ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! important safety messages on the YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Surgemaster Chipper-Shredder and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
  • Page 8: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY SAFETY 1. Read and understand the Op- YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and erator’s Manual and all safety maintenance of your Surgemaster Chipper-Shred- signs before using, maintain- der. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else ing, adjusting or cleaning the who is going to use, maintain or work around the Chipper-Shredder.
  • Page 9: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of 7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. the main concerns in designing and developing If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question - DON'T TRY IT.
  • Page 10: Safety Training

    SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY SIGNS 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped 2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have out by a single careless act of an operator or become illegible.
  • Page 11: Preparation

    PREPARATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Never use the machine until you have read and 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor completely understand this manual, the tractor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. Operator's Manual and each of the Safety Mes- 2.
  • Page 12: Operating Safety

    2.7 OPERATING SAFETY 11. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which 1. Please remember it is important that you read and can hinder alertness or coordination while operat- heed the safety signs on the Chipper-Shredder. ing this equipment. Consult your doctor about Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot operating this machine while taking prescription be clearly read and understood.
  • Page 13: Gas Motor Safety

    2.10 GAS MOTOR SAFETY 14. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, crank until engine starts. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING 15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE.
  • Page 14: Sign-Off Form

    2.11 SIGN-OFF FORM Surgemaster follows the general Safety Standards specified by the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the Occupational Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the Chipper- Shredder must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Usage and Maintenance information presented in this manual.
  • Page 15: Safety Sign Locations

    SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow, and generally apply to both models. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY • Close and secure rotor cover before operating. can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this equipment. Consult your doc- • Close and secure all guards, deflectors and tor about operating this machine while taking shields before starting and operating. Install prescription medications.
  • Page 17: Machine Components

    MACHINE COMPONENTS The Surgemaster Chipper-Shredder is a rotor with Chop blades and knives for chipping and shredding wood. Block Feed hoppers move the wood material into the rotor for chipping and into the knives for shredding. Shredder The chipper rotor is designed with 2 blades to provide Knife Subaru uniform chip size.
  • Page 18: Machine Break-In

    MACHINE BREAK-IN PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on the Efficient and safe operation of the Surgemaster Chipper-Shredder when used for the first time, it is Chipper-Shredder requires that each operator recommended that the following mechanical items reads and understands the using procedures and be checked: all related safety precautions outlined in this sec- tion.
  • Page 19: Controls

    CONTROLS Shredder Feed Control Lever: The shredder intake is designed with a spring- Before starting to work, all operators should famil- loaded gate to control the material in the hop- iarize themselves with the location and function of per when feeding into the shredder rotor, and controls.
  • Page 20 Rotor Drive: The machine is designed with a V belt to trans- Rotor mit power from the engine to the rotor. The Housing clutch is designed with an internal brake that will stop the belt/rotor when engaged. a. To Start the Rotor: move the lever fully toward the rotor housing to release the clutch brake and drive the rotor.
  • Page 21: Field Operation

    FIELD OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY • Close and secure rotor cover before operating. • Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination • Close and secure all guards, deflectors and while operating this equipment. Consult your shields before starting and operating. Install doctor about operating this machine while any guards that have been removed.
  • Page 22 2. Starting Procedure: a. Turn the ignition switch clockwise to the "ON" position. b. Open the fuel valve and move the throttle to its mid idle position. c. Close the choke if the engine is cold. d. Using the starting rope, start the engine. e.
  • Page 23 5. Feeding: Caution: Do not place metal, bottles, cans, rocks, or other solid material into the Chipper-Shredder. If Before beginning work, it may be helpful to sort something like this gets into the machine, stop the the material into separate piles for chipping and machine immediately for a detailed inspection.
  • Page 24 6. Moving: Hand Holds The SM32S is designed to be moved easily by tilting the chipper back on its wheels using the hand-holds in the shredder intake chute. Tilt the unit back, then pull the unit to the desired location. Ensure the engine is off and the clutch lock is engaged before moving.
  • Page 25 • Remove the 2 upper rotor housing bolts Discharge Cage and carefully open the housing. & Screen SM32S • Remove material from inside the rotor compartment. • Clean out the discharge area/rotor and screen.
  • Page 26: Storage

    5. Inspect all rotating parts for entangled material. Remove all entangled material. 6. Run the machine a few minutes to dry the mois- ture from inside the machine. SM32S 7. Discharge fuel to prevent gum in the fuel system Fig. 13 STORED and carburetor parts.
  • Page 27: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE MAINTENANCE SAFETY 5.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS • Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. 1. Engine Oil: • Follow good shop practices. Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual for Keep service area clean and dry. maintenance and service information Be sure electrical outlets and tools are 2.
  • Page 28: Service Illustration

    5.1.3 SERVICE ILLUSTRATION See Service Record Chart This illustration shows the general location of service points for all models in this manual. Refer to your engine instruction manual for specific maintenance instructions / requirements Air Cleaner: clean every 50 hrs. ChopBlock: check every 8 hrs.
  • Page 29: Service Record Chart

    5.1.4 SERVICE RECORD CHART See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. Refer to your engine instruction manual for specific maintenance instructions / requirements 8 Hours or Daily 50 Hours or Annually 100 Hours or Annually Check Check Check...
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 5.2.1 BELT TENSION / ROTOR BRAKE: The machine is designed with a clutch on the engine shaft equipped with an internal brake that when engaged is used to brake the engine pulley and prevent it from turning. This in turn will stop the belt dive and rotor plate pulley. When the belt is in disrepair or loose, the ability to stop the rotor quickly may be affected.
  • Page 31: Mulching Screen

    5.2.2 MULCHING SCREEN: The SM32S model is designed with a screen in the bottom of the rotor frame. The screen retains the wood material in the rotor chamber until it is small enough to exit through the holes and drop to the ground under the rotor.
  • Page 32: Blade, Knife And Breaker Maintenance

    5.2.3. BLADE, KNIFE AND BREAKER MAINTENANCE: The shredder knives, rotor and ledger blades need to be sharp for the Chipper-Shredder to perform as expected. Periodic inspection is recommended. Keep the knives sharp to reduce the amount of power required during operation. Watch the sharpness of the knives when processing material with a lot of sand, soil or dirt mixed with it.
  • Page 33 Shredder Knives: The shredder rotor is designed with 3 sets of swinging knives (8 knives on the SM32S). Each knife has a bevelled edge that cuts, chops and mulches the material as it moves around the rotor compartment. In addition the chop block helps to break the material into smaller pieces and turn it into mulch.
  • Page 34 Ledger Blades: Each machine 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 re-install with a different corner facing the rotor blade. It is recommended that the clearance between the rotor and stationary blades be set and maintained at 1/32 to 1/16 "...
  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING The Surgemaster Chipper-Shredder is designed with blades and knives on a rotor to cut, shear and chip wooden material into chips or mulch. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter.
  • Page 36: Trouble Shooting Chart

    Obstructed discharge. (BXMC32B) or material screen Ensure machine is off (BXMC32S). Screen plugged Move chipper to new location and Ensure machine is off PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION CAUTION discharge cage is full clear screen (BXMC32S). Clear debris or material screen. Broken or missing Replace broken/missing blade or Obstructed discharge.
  • Page 37: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL BxMC32S MODEL ENGINE SUBARU SP170 6 HP (4.5 kW) - GAS 3600 RPM ENGINE RPM - CONTINUOUS BRAKE-CLUTCH WITH BELT DRIVE DRIVE SYSTEM 2 OFFSET NUMBER OF ROTOR BLADES HARDENED TOOL STEEL BLADE TYPE 8 (2 SETS OF 3, 1 set of 2) NUMBER OF SHREDDER KNIVES HARDENED STEEL SHREDDER KNIFE TYPE...
  • Page 38: Bolt Torque

    BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. Torque figures indicated above are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads unless oth- erwise specified.
  • Page 39 For replacement parts, go to www.embmfg.com and click on "Parts and Manuals" to download the latest parts manual for you model splitter, then call your dealer to order. #1012L269 LEDGER CLEARANCE SETTING GAUGE For models: SM32S An easy and accurate way of setting the critical clearances between the ledger blade and the rotor chipper blade.
  • Page 40: Accessories

    INDEx ACCESSORIES ..........39 NEW OPERATOR ..........16 BELT TENSION ..........30 ROTOR BLADES ..........32 BREAK-IN ............18 ROTOR DRIVE ...........20 CHIPPER FEED ..........23 SAFETY ............7, 12 CHOKE ...............19 EQUIPMENT ............9 GENERAL ............8 CHOPBLOCK ............34 MAINTENANCE ..........11 CLEANING ............25 MOTOR ............13 COLLECTOR BAG ..........24 OPERATING ..........12 COMPONENTS ..........17 PREPARATION ..........

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