Hansa C13/C21 PTO O&M Manual
– OM-008 Revision E 13/06/2019
© Hansa Chippers 2019
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Safe setup procedure
Before you start:
Ensure the chipper and tractor are positioned in an open area and on firm level ground
Ensure that the outlet chute is discharged onto soft ground (e.g. grass)
Do NOT
allow the outlet chute to discharge chip onto hard surfaces (such as a paved or gravel surface)
Ejected material can rebound and cause injury
Keep children, pets and spectators clear of the work area at all times
Do NOT
operate the chipper where there is a hazard to onlookers
Do NOT
allow any person under the age of 18 to operate the chipper
Check:
That all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners are properly secured
Check details on general chipper maintenance in this manual
That the all chipper components
are in place and in good condition.
That the inlet chute and housing are clear of any leftover material
That the drive shaft is securely attached to the splined shafts on the chipper and the tractor, and that the safety
chains are attached.
That all labels are in good condition and easily legible
Replace damaged or unreadable labels
View photos of labels in
the ‘Decals’ section
Safe operating procedure
Wear safety equipment:
Safety glasses and hearing protection must
be worn at all times
Wear work gloves:
The wearing of work gloves is optional but highly
recommended - ensure that the gloves fit tightly
Tie long hair up
Long hair could be pulled into chipper
Wear clothes that sit tightly
Avoid scarves and any items that can get caught in the chipper
Keep your face and body away from the inlet chute
Stand clear of the discharge cone, even when no material is being fed into the machine
Before starting the chipper, ensure that the inlet chute and housing are clear of any leftover material
Place the chipper on even ground and direct outlet chute on soft ground
Ensure the tractor exhaust is pointing away from the working area and downwind from the operator and onlookers
Keep proper balance and footing at all times and stand at the same level as the chipper
Do NOT
overreach
Do NOT
run near the machine
Operate the chipper with a PTO speed of 540 RPM
Feed only freshly cut material into the chipper
Do NOT
feed in materials covered in gravel, stones and dirt as this can rebound, injure the operator and damage
the machinery
Prune to a size that suits the chipper
’s capabilities
Pre-cut side branches
o
T
he branch will ‘self
-
feed’ more efficiently
Feed limbs and branches through butt end first, leaving the bushy head on
This helps guide the limb down the inlet chute
It reduces spinning and the occurrence of ejection of small pieces back up the inlet chute
Hold larger branches back and feed the chipper with care until you are familiar with its capacity
The engine will slow down or stall if the branch is too large
Feed longer pieces together with short stubby pieces
Feed soft materials intermittently with branches
The wood chips tend to clean out any soft residue left in the chipper
The chipper can clog up with soft, wet or fibrous materials
Keep the outlet free of blockage
DO: