Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper
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PART III: Operating the Wood Chipper
Familiarize yourself with the features of your Wood Chipper before beginning the
steps outlined in this chapter.
WARNING
A. Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or warnings
listed in “PART I: General Safety Rules” before operating the WOOD CHIPPER.
If any doubt or question arises about the correct or safe method of performing
anything found in this manual, please contact the dealers in your area.
B. When operating the Wood Chipper, make sure you are standing in the safe
operating area (OPERATOR ZONE). You must stay in the safe operating area at
all times when the ram is in motion (whether extending or retracting). Never
place any part of your body into a position that causes an unsafe operating
condition.
C. Before loading and operating the Wood Chipper, always wear protective gear,
including safety goggles, hearing protection, tight-fitting gloves without draw
strings or loose cuffs, and steel-toed shoes.
D. Knowing the correct and incorrect methods of Chipping woods. Never using an
incorrect or unsafe method.
Starting
1. Position your Wood Chipper on flat, dry ground, make sure the machine cannot
be moved.
2. Always check the oil level before starting and top up as needed.
3. Make sure the fuel shut-
off valve is in the “ON” position.
4.
Move the choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (should only be needed
if the engine is cold).
5.
Move the throttle control lever to the “FAST” position.
6.
Recoil Start: Turn the Ignition Switch to the “On” position. Grasp the recoil
starter handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord retract a
little bit then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine. One or two pulls usually
starts the engine.
7. Electric Start (where fitted): Turn and hold the Key in the start position until
Engine starts then let the Key return to run position.
8. Move the choke co
ntrol lever (if used for cold engine) slowly back to the “RUN”
position when the engine is running well.
9. If the Wood Chipper has not been running (cold engine), warm up the engine by
running the engine at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes, then advance the engine
throttle control to the maximum speed.
