Crommelins GTS1300, Operation & Instruction Manual

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Never leave the machine running unattended.
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch before replacing the
blades or the counter blade.
Check after one hour’s work that all bolts, nuts and screws are tight. If not, tighten
them or consult your dealer.
Always use original spare parts otherwise your warranty will be voided.
The machine should be repaired only by a service agent/dealer authorised by the
manufacturer.
2.2 Starting the chipper
Before starting the machine, always respect the instructions on Safety & Environment
(see chapter 1.2)
2.3 Using the chipper
Start the engine and let it warm up at 1/3 throttle for 1 minute. Then put the engine at full
throttle. Consult the engine manual on how to switch on the engine properly and the
correct use of the engine in the separate engine manual (fig. 9 and 10)
Put the branches into the input tube and when these are pulled in let go the branches. The
branches will be pulled in automatically. Feed thick branches in see that the engine revs are
maintained. Cut side branches thicker than 3cm off from the main branch and feed them
into the machine separately. Long branches could lash into your face, so keep at a distance
and always wear face protection.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING REMARKS
:
Do not hesitate to use the emergency switch (fig. 11) in case of emergency. For switching
off the machine normally, the engine should be allowed to idle first and then the key switch
should be put in the “0” or “Off” position.
The output tube must be tightly bolted on the machine at all times, so chips cannot be
slung away and nobody can get harmed.
TIPS WHILE CHIPPING
The hardness of the wood depends on the wood type, the time between pruning and chipping and
how dry the branches are. The machine performs best if the branches are chipped right after pruning.