Hansa C16c O&M Manual – OM-020 Revision B 24/06/2019
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The knives and/or anvil might be blunt
Inspect and sharpen or replace knives and/or anvil as required. Ensure correct clearances between
knives and anvil
The chipper is clogged
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure cutting rotor has completely stopped,
remove debris, then close and lock the outlet chute
The chipper starts making unusual noise, the cutting rotor strikes a foreign object or the chipper starts to vibrate
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure cutting rotor has completely stopped, then
inspect for damage
Replace or repair any damaged parts
Check for and tighten any loose parts
Do NOT
attempt to repair the chipper unless you are competent to do so
Maintenance
Maintain the chipper with care and keep it clean at all times.
To service or inspect the equipment, or to change an accessory, you must:
Switch the engine off
Allow the chipper to cool before any inspections or adjustments
Wait until the cutting rotor and engine are at a complete standstill before opening the cutting rotor housing
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
Switch fuel lever to off position
Initially after 2 working hours:
Check for any loose nuts and bolts
Check belt tension (refer to belt tension section)
The belts will stretch when they are new
Grease the two cutting rotor bearings
One or two pumps are sufficient
Be careful not to over grease
The bearings are already greased when the equipment is new
Grease with bearing grease or all-purpose grease
Every 20 working hours:
Check for any loose nuts and bolts
Check belt tension (refer to belt tension section)
Grease two bearings as above, be careful not to over grease
Check sharpness of knives
Check condition of guarding (belt guard and outlet chute)
A damaged guard must be replaced by an identical or equivalent guard immediately
It is recommended to contact Hansa for a replacement guard.
Knife re-sharpening and knife replacement
How do I know that the knives need re-sharpening?
Chipper loses its self-feeding action with blunt knives
Material has to be pushed in
Material comes out in long strips
Blunt knives will cause excessive vibration
Blunt knives result in damage to the chipper
WARNING! Do NOT
open the housing unless the engine and cutting rotor have completely stopped.
WARNING!
Do NOT
operate your chipper with blunt knives.
