Hansa C3e O&M Manual - OM-004 Revision H 09/07/2019
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the knife for sharpening’ on page 15 for more details on this process
The chipper starts making unusual noise, the cutting rotor strikes a foreign object or the chipper starts to vibrate
Turn the motor off, disconnect the power supply, ensure that the 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 motor off and unplug the power supply cable
✓
Allow the chipper to cool before any inspections or adjustments are made
✓
Wait until the cutting rotor and motor are at a complete standstill before opening the cutting rotor housing
Initially after 2 working hours:
✓
Check for any loose nuts and bolts
Every 20 working hours:
✓
Check for any loose nuts and bolts
✓
Check the sharpness of the knife
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
How to re-sharpen the knives:
If you don’t have a surface grinder or are unsure how to re
-sharpen the knives, contact a professional saw doctor or Hansa to
arrange re-sharpening.
Tools and materials required for re-sharpening (approx. 40 mins):
•
2 x 13 mm spanners
•
2 x 16 mm spanners
•
6 mm hexagonal Allen key
•
Nylon hammer (recommended)
•
Surface grinder
•
Coolant
WARNING!
Do NOT
operate your chipper with blunt knives.
Blunt knives will cause excessive vibration
Blunt knives result in damage to the chipper
WARNING!
Be careful when working around the sharp knives. Be aware that even though the power source is
unplugged, the cutting means can still move.
