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OPERATION
MODEL 12XP CE
MACHINE OPERATION
SET-UP
START-UP
DANGER
NOTICE
There must be at least two qualified and trained
operators at the work site. They must be positioned
in safe working locations, following safety procedures
and instructions, and aware of each others’
whereabouts.
WARNING
Do not operate this machine without the hood pin
in place. Do not operate the machine with any type
of makeshift hood pin or an improperly installed hood
pin. The hood pin must be padlocked.
Avoid moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power driven parts. Keep all guards and
shields in place and properly secured. Contact with
moving parts will result in serious injury or death.
Do not operate this machine unless all hydraulic
control devices operate properly. They must function,
shift and position smoothly and accurately at all
times.
Make sure the machine is in good operating
condition, and all controls and safety devices are
functioning properly.
This chipper is designed to be hand fed only. Do
not feed wood with any type of knuckle boom loader,
front end loader, or mechanical device. It will cause
damage to the machine.
Check laws and regulations. Know and obey all
federal, state, and local laws and regulations that
apply to your work situation and the transportation
of a machine this size.
Wear all personal protection equipment (PPE)
and follow all safety standards per ANSI and OSHA
instructions.
Never feed any materials that might contain
wires, stones, nails, metal objects, or any foreign
object which may damage the knives and become
dangerous projectiles.
• Fold the infeed tray out.
• Stabilize the infeed and tongue if unhooked from
a tow vehicle.
• If using a winch, make sure the machine stays
hooked to a tow vehicle.
•
Check all engine fluid levels.
• Check hydraulic oil level (7/8 full).
1. Prepare and set up the work site. Make sure
there are no loose tools, cans, lines or any other
foreign objects in the area.
2. Follow all start-up procedures.
3. Bump the clutch handle until the drum is moving,
then fully engage the clutch handle.
4. Throttle the machine up.
5. Once the machine is at full RPM’s, engage the
feedwheels in the forward direction.
6. Refer to feeding diagram (Figure 1).
A. Follow the travel path.
B. Feed only from the side of the infeed tray.
C. Release the limb or log.
D. Turn away and keep moving after releasing
the limb or log and from the infeed hopper.
• Do not rely on a tongue jack to keep the machine
stable if unhooked from a tow vehicle.
• Make sure the discharge is pointed in a safe
direction.
•
Adjust the flipper as needed.
• Visually check all machine bolts (tighten if
needed).
• Check in and around the machine for any tools,
debris, or any foreign objects.
7. Feed only from the side of the infeed tray.
8. Feed large, or butt end, of the branch or log into
the infeed hopper first.
9. If the limb or log does not feed, it may need
repositioned. To reposition, read the following
steps:
A. Reverse the feedwheels, reposition
the limb or log, and feed again.
B. The log may need to be removed from the
machine to a safe work area and trimmed
before attempting to feed again if it still will
not feed.
Before starting the machine, read all safety procedures and watch the start-up
and safety videos.
Before starting the machine, make sure to check the following things:
Follow all engine manufacturer’s recommendations for starting the engine.
