FHM WC8-PRO, Operations & Parts Manual

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Farmer-Helper WC PRO Chipper 9 Revision 9/22/16
8. CHIPPER OPERATION
Remember that the chippers blades must be sharp to operate properly.
Dirt, rocks, nails, or other foreign material will shorten blade life.
Always review the manual before operating the chipper.
Locate chipper in a safe area with the discharge chute pointed away from
doorways, sidewalks, or any areas where your view is obstructed.
After rotating the chipper by hand and making sure there are no
obstructions in the head, attaching PTO driveshaft, start the motor of
tractor and elevate or lower the chipper until the PTO shaft is within 15
degrees of horizontal.
With the PTO engaged release the PTO clutch slowly. Gradually increase
speed until the tractor PTO speed is 540 rpm.
Do not move the unit while the flywheel is turning.
Block the wheels of the tractor and set the parking brake while running
the chipper.
Feed material into the head with the largest end first.
The feed roll will fold branches as they are pulled into the hopper.
Occasionally, a fork in the branch may have to be cut to feed properly.
If the material stops the feed roll, release the feed roll clutch by
depressing either upper handle or lower foot pedal. Hold the clutch in the
disengaged mode and pull the material out of the hopper. Release the feed
roll clutch and the feed roll will turn again.
If unit slows down noticeably, first shut off the PTO power, then the
tractor. Keep the keys in your pocket.
Unplug the head by turning it backwards by hand with the discharge
chute and top and lower section clean-out covers off.
Remove the chips from the top of the head, the upper and lower clean-
outs.