Carlton 1712, Owner'S Manual

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12” CHIPPER SERVICE
HYDRAULICS
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WARNING:
RELEASE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE
TO HYDRAULIC LINES OR OTHER COMPONENTS.
FLUID UNDER PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN AND CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SKIN IS
PENETRATED. CHECK HOSES AND FITTINGS USING A BOARD OR
CARDBOARD; DO NOT USE HAND OR FINGER. ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION.
HYDRAULIC OIL & FILTER
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This Carlton chipper has an in-tank
hydraulic filter and a level/temp gauge.
Check hydraulic oil daily, before and
during use. Refill with AW-32
hydraulic oil, same as supplied by the
manufacturer.
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Carlton chippers are equipped with
lockable cap guards.
DO NOT PERFORM MAINTENANCE OF ANY KIND ON THIS MACHINE UNLESS:
The engine is turned off
The ignition key has been removed
The positive battery cable has been disconnected
The clutch is disengaged
Feed control bar is in neutral
All machine parts have come to a complete stop – NOTE: The cutter disk takes
several minutes to come to a complete stop
All machine parts have had sufficient time to cool down
The cutter disk lock pin is installed in the disk lock tube
No operator is in position at the controls to accidentally start machine
At least 2 people are at the site where maintenance is performed
More accidents occur while performing maintenance than any other time! Use extra
caution.
Never perform maintenance with the engine running, not even with the clutch disengaged.
The pilot bearing could seize or freeze to the clutch shaft and permit the clutch to engage
even though the operator thought the clutch had been disengaged.
ALWAYS REPLACE GUARDS AND OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT BEFORE
STARTING CHIPPER AFTER PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.