Hansa C16c O&M Manual – OM-020 Revision B 24/06/2019
© Hansa Chippers 2019
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Fire
Heat burns
Clear any build-up of chipping debris around the engine and
exhaust regularly
Belt Drive
Skin pinching and/or
abrasions
Ensure that the belt guard is in place, and keep away from
the belt
Cutting rotor and knives Pinching, crushing, cutting,
severing
Keep hands and other body parts out of the inlet chute
Use a stick to push materials into the inlet chute
Do NOT
push the stick beyond the guard flap
Sound
Damage to hearing
Always wear ear protection when operating the machinery
Discharge material
Eye injury, minor cuts
Always wear safety glasses when operating the machinery
Do NOT
stand in front of the outlet chute
Do NOT
face the machinery in a place where the
outlet chute is directed on a hard surface
Feeding material
Cuts and scrapes
Wear safety gloves
Wear tight fitting long sleeves and pants to cover bare skin
when operating the machinery
Weight of the chipper
Straining, crushing
Place the machinery on level ground
Petrol, oil, grease
Poisoning, skin irritation,
harmful vapours
Take care when handling petrol, oil and grease
Wash skin if contaminated with petrol, oil or grease
Do NOT
refuel the chipper in enclosed areas
Operation
Operating the chipper
It is helpful, (but not required) to keep a wooden stick handy, approx. 60 mm diameter x 600 mm long for:
•
Pushing in short, brushy and very leafy materials
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Keeping the inlet chute clear
The chipper is self-feeding and has a large inlet opening. It can process:
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Prunings, stalks, vines, leaves, roots and vegetable matter, paper and cardboard
•
Freshly cut material is better to process than dry
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Maximum branch diameter capacity for the C13c and C16c is 90 mm and 110 mm respectively
Safe setup procedure
Before you start:
Ensure the chipper is 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 all chipper components are in place and in good condition
If any parts are worn or damaged, contact Hansa for replacements
That fuel and engine oil levels are above the minimum levels
That the inlet chute and housing are clear of any leftover material
