Altec DRM 12, Manual

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Section 1 — Introduction
About This Manual…..................................................................................................... 1
Section 2 — Unit Specifications
Purpose of the Unit ....................................................................................................... 3
General Specifications .................................................................................................. 3
Component Identification .............................................................................................. 4
Section 3 — Safety
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 5
Lock-Out Tag Out Procedure (LOTO) ..................................................................... 5
Capacity ........................................................................................................................ 5
Chipper Personnel Safety Devices ............................................................................... 6
Panic Bar Assembly ................................................................................................ 6
Chip Curtain ............................................................................................................ 6
Rotational Indicator ................................................................................................. 7
Drum Blade Change Pin ......................................................................................... 7
Guards .................................................................................................................... 7
Feed Roll Lock Pin ................................................................................................. 8
Safety Tow Chains .................................................................................................. 8
Breakaway Switch .................................................................................................. 8
Disclaimer of Liability .................................................................................................... 9
Accident Prevention Signs ............................................................................................ 9
Accident Prevention Signs Diagram ..................................................................... 10
Section 4 — Before You Operate…
Daily Preoperational Inspection .................................................................................. 19
Hitching to Tow Vehicle ............................................................................................... 20
Fueling Chipper ........................................................................................................... 21
Controls ....................................................................................................................... 21
Feed Roller Operation .......................................................................................... 21
PTO/Clutch Engagement ...................................................................................... 22
FeedSense® (Electronic Feed Control)................................................................ 23
Work Site Preparation ................................................................................................. 23
Brush Preparation ................................................................................................. 24
Starting the Engine ............................................................................................... 25
Engaging/Disengaging the Cutter Head ............................................................... 25
Feeding Brush to the Chipper ............................................................................... 26
Winch Safety and Operation (Optional Equipment) .............................................. 29
Section 5 — Clearing Feed System and Discharge Chute
Feed System ............................................................................................................... 31
Discharge Chute ......................................................................................................... 32
Section 6 — Care of the Unit
Engine Oil ................................................................................................................... 33
Engine Coolant ........................................................................................................... 33
Engine Air Filter ........................................................................................................... 33
Clutch and Power Take-Off (PTO) .............................................................................. 34
Battery ......................................................................................................................... 34
Fasteners .................................................................................................................... 34
Tires and Wheels ........................................................................................................ 34
Tongue and Hitch ........................................................................................................ 34
Chipper Electric Braking System ................................................................................ 35
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