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OWNERS MANUAL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for CHIPPER/SHREDDER

Page 1: ... OWNERS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...R OPERATION 4 CHIPPING WOOD 5 SHREDDING 6 CHANGING DISCHARGE SCREEN 7 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENT AND TROUBLESHOOTING 9 USE AND CARE OF PTO CHIPPER SHREDDER 10 PTO CHIPPER SHREDDER MAINTENANCE 12 WARRANTY INFORMATION 13 PERIOD OF WARRANTY COVERAGE 13 WARRANTY SERVICE 13 WARRANTY COVERAGE CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS 14 SPARE PARTS DECALS 15 CHIPPER SHREDDER DECAL SHEET PART 1 16 CHIPPER SHREDD...

Page 3: ... When storing the unit or leaving it unattended make sure the engine cannot be started by disconnecting the spark plug wire from the spark plug PREPARATION The following body protection should be worn during operation of the Chipper Shredder 1 Wear snug fitting clothing that protects body surfaces and allows freedom of movement without being baggy Never wear ties scarves or jewelry that could be c...

Page 4: ...k or at night Do not let hands or any other part of your body or your clothing enter either of the Chipper Shredder intake openings or go near the discharge opening unless the engine spark plug wire is disconnected and Chipper Shredder shaft is not rotating The zone of operation is anywhere except on the discharge side or in front of the Chipper chute Do not stand directly in front of the Chipper ...

Page 5: ...ect gets into the grinding chamber or the unit suddenly makes loud noises or vibrates excessively When the Chipper Shredder is stopped for servicing inspection storage or to change an accessory make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug Allow the machine to cool before making any inspections adjustments etc Allow the unit to cool before putting it away Keep it out of the rea...

Page 6: ...AMAGED PARTS SHREDDER HOPPER RODS TUBES COTTER PINS ASSEMBLING THE UNIT 1 Lift the front of the unit off the wooden skid and put a block under it Slide the axle under the base and put in position so that the holes on the axle are under the four holes in the base Put a flat washer and an M8 hex lock nut on each screw Tighten all four nuts with a 13 wrench 2 Slide the wheels part of the way onto the...

Page 7: ...ket or tarp to catch the processed material 2 Inspect the hopper before starting the engine Reach under the belt cover grasp and pull the belt from left to right to and check that the Chipper Shredder shaft is turning freely 3 ALWAYS OPERATE THE CHIPPER SHREDDER AT FULL THROTTLE 4 Chipping and shredding may be done simultaneously DANGER Material can be thrown out from both feed and discharge openi...

Page 8: ... speed under load in order to keep the centrifugal clutch fully engaged Proper feed pressure and engine speed are important for the life of the unit 3 NEITHER PULL OUT NOR PUSH IN the short pieces with your hands Use the next log or branch to feed the short pieces through the Chipper each time Short pieces sometimes feed themselves through the chipper but very often they are thrown out DANGER DO N...

Page 9: ...wet materials or finer chips see Changing Discharge Screen 4 Cleaning the Bio 100 discharge screen or clearing internal blockage requires temporary removal of the belt cover and the discharge screen It may also be necessary to remove the hopper to remedy internal blockage In order to remove objects between the Chipper hopper and the rotating parts it is necessary to remove the hopper assembly whic...

Page 10: ...y 2 M8 bolts flat washers and hex nuts WARNING The Bio 100 has a centrifugal clutch and the Chipper Shredder shaft may continue to rotate silently after engine shut down After shutting down the engine check the paint mark on the end of the Chipper Shredder shaft to be sure the shaft has stopped rotating before you work on the unit WARNING The engine grounding lever over the spark plug boot has a s...

Page 11: ...n the next step 4 The bottom hole of the series of six holes will not be used Start with the rod in the top hole Slip a tube onto the rod and push the rod through the hole on the rear side see figure at right Lock in place with a cotter pin Install the four other rods and tubes in the same manner leaving the bottom hole empty DANGER Do not use this Chipper Shredder with the discharge unprotected T...

Page 12: ... Belt should be tight enough to prevent slippage but not so tight that it will fray see drawing To increase belt tension loosen the four engine mounting bolts and pull the engine back and then tighten the bolts 7 If tightening the belt does not restore proper Chipper Shredder volume the centrifugal clutch may be worn and slipping Contact your BCS servicing dealer or authorized distributor to have ...

Page 13: ...the machine Set the machine on firm ground but not on gravel concrete brick or other surfaces which provide no cushion To start the engine put the unit in neutral pull and latch the clutch and hold down the emergency stop lever When ready to operate engage the PTO and release the clutch while continuing to hold down the emergency stop lever see drawing 1 A special safety cord see Fig 2 can be used...

Page 14: ...long vines 6 Soggy soil green garden wastes and wet grass clippings can be processed through the Shredder by mixing dry leaves or wood chips with the wet material For better processing of wet materials the standard curved screen with the Swiss cheese holes should be replaced by the set of five rods and tubes which are supplied with the unit IMPORTANT Always disengage the PTO before stopping the en...

Page 15: ... and apply a light oil or wax to prevent rust 3 Shaft bearings are sealed self lubricating and require no maintenance 4 Check all screws bolts and other fasteners frequently and tighten if loose Replace missing or worn parts See the illustrated parts list in your Chipper Shredder Owner s Manual for parts information ...

Page 16: ... details Commercial Professional and Rental Use BCS tractors and attachments are warranted for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase All engines Acme Honda Kohler Briggs Stratton and Lombardini are covered by a separate warranty issued by the individual engine manufacturers Please refer to the engine warranty for details WARRANTY SERVICE For warranty service return the defective BCS pro...

Page 17: ...ed or defaced or if service for defects covered under this warranty is performed by other than an Authorized BCS Servicing Dealer or BCS Factory Recommended Service Station This warranty applies only to BCS machines sold within the United States of America and Canada THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURCHASE MERCHANTA...

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