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Inhaling exhaust or fuel fumes.

Medium/Low

•  Only operate in a well ventilated area. Do not
   operate in a confined space. Avoid breathing
   petrol fumes. Avoid skin contact with petrol.

Coming into contact with moving
parts.

Low

•  Belt guard fitted to plant. Do not remove
   guards or covers.
•  Protective footwear must be worn at all
   times.

Hearing damage from excessive
noise.

Low

•  Hearing protection with a rating of 15db must
   be worn.

Coming into contact with the
cutter blade.

Low

•  Keep hands and feet well clear of the cutting
   blade. Ensure that the engine is turned off
   before attempting any adjustments or
   maintenance.
•  Protective footwear must be worn at all
   times.
•  Keep all people and animals away from
   discharge tube at all times.

Injury or ill health due to
exposure to excessive vibration.

Low

•  The operator needs to take regular breaks to
   provide postural relief for safe work
   practises.

Do not use on inclines of more
than 20 degrees

•  Ensure the equipment is operated on a
   stable, level surface.  If equipment is
   operated on a slope, engine seizure may
   occur due to improper lubrication, even with
   max. oil level and functioning oil protection
   system. Fuel spillage may also occur. 
•  

Manual Handling Hazard

•  Use correct lifting techniques, weight 166kg.
   The GTS1300SH is provided with lifting hook
   for use with mechanical lift.

Customer Identified Hazard(s)

Issue # 2  •  Issued 14-5-2018  •  Printed 14-5-2018  •  Copyright ©2018 HRIA Ltd.

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Summary of Contents for GTS1300

Page 1: ...ipment High Face Eye and Ear protection must be worn while chipper is in operation Explosion or fire from fuel vapours Medium Stop the engine before refuelling Do not refuel while hot Avoid spillage of fuel when refuelling Ensure the fuel cap is properly secured after refuelling Carry out visual checks for fuel leaks and repair before operation Keep flammables away from the engine Warning label on...

Page 2: ...Protective footwear must be worn at all times Keep all people and animals away from discharge tube at all times Injury or ill health due to exposure to excessive vibration Low The operator needs to take regular breaks to provide postural relief for safe work practises Do not use on inclines of more than 20 degrees Ensure the equipment is operated on a stable level surface If equipment is operated ...

Page 3: ...tches are activated Set the engine throttle lever to half speed you may need to use the choke lever for a few seconds for a cold start pull the starter cord in a medium fluid manner to start the engine OPERATING THE CHIPPER With the engine speed set at full throttle start to feed one at a time the narrow end of the pruned materials into the input tube when these are pulled in let them go the chipp...

Page 4: ... We highly recommend that you retain this manual for ready reference regarding proper handling of the CROMMELINS Chipper GTS1300 Spare Parts Service Phone 1300 554 524 Freecall Fax 1800 636 281 spareparts crommelins com au www crommelins com au WA Metro 9350 5588 WA Regional 1800 655 588 East Coast 1300 650 659 email crommelins com au OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 5: ...ximise the safe and efficient use of this product Keep this owner s manual at hand so that you can refer to it at anytime Due to constant efforts to improve our products certain procedures and specifications are subject to change without notice When ordering spare parts please have handy your products model number and serial number Record these numbers in the boxes below for future reference Pleas...

Page 6: ...2 2 Starting the chipper 6 2 3 Using the chipper 7 8 2 4 Transporting 8 3 Maintenance of the chipper and checks 3 1 Removing the input tube 9 3 2 Replacing and adjusting the belts 9 3 3 Changing the engine oil 10 4 Problems causes and solutions 10 5 Technical specifications 11 6 Parts Diagram 11 7 Spare Parts List 12 8 Spare Parts List Continued 13 9 Warranty 14 ...

Page 7: ...are being removed Maintain the chipper regularly see chapter Maintenance of the chipper and checks 1 2 Personal Safety Wear personal safety devices at all times when using the chipper In use the machine makes more than 90 dBA and therefore it is compulsory to wear ear protection There is risk of hearing damage otherwise Do not wear any loose clothes or clothes with strings or ties Use the chipper ...

Page 8: ...feeding the machine do not stand higher than the bottom of the wheels Never service the machine before having switched off the ignition and remove spark plug cap Never tilt the machine while the engine is still running Replace warning signs if damaged or not sufficiently legible 1 3 Explanation of the warning signs Sticker 1 Watch out danger read the users manual carefully Danger of flying chips K...

Page 9: ... to stop the blades rotating Switch off the engine and take the machine to the recommended dealer If the machine gets jammed you must switch off the machine and wait until the blades stop rotating It is obligatory to wear safety gloves ear protection and safety goggles fig 4 This machine is solely intended for use in the open air Also avoid working in open spaces where exhaust fumes might collect ...

Page 10: ... 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 ...

Page 11: ...park plug When cleaning the machine with a high pressure cleaner never spray on the bearings It could damage the bearings and the machine thereby void the warranty Grease oil bearings blades and rotor against corrosion before storing the machine Block the rotor with the special spanner on the axle of the rotor before servicing working on the rotor Do test the emergency switch regularly Check the t...

Page 12: ...the old belts and to fit the new ones Note that once the belts are removed it is easy to check the distance between blades and counter blades because the rotor can turn freely Only use belts with the correct power transmission rating Tension the belts by moving the engine block forwards and once the correct belt tension is found block the engine position by screwing tight the 4 bolts to the chassi...

Page 13: ...t your dealer The machine jams during use The engine will not start turn because the rotor is jammed the diameter of the branch is too big there are unacceptable materials such as stones or metal in the input tube Shut off the engine and remove the key from the start switch Remove the cap from the rotor axle Turn the rotor a few degrees counter clock wise by means of the special spanner Block the ...

Page 14: ...TS DIAGRAM 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GTS1300 Powered by a SUBARU EX40 14hp engine Maximum RPM 3600 Dimensions 150L x 75W x 152H cm Weight 165kg Chipping system 2 blades on rotor and 1 counter blade on chassis ...

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Page 17: ... 9 WARRANTY Consult the CROMMELINS Machinery warranty leaflet supplied with your new product for full details and a list of service dealers for this product also available online at www crommelins com au ...

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