Problems – Causes - Solutions
Problem
Cause
Solution
Poor chip performance or
feed material inadequately
pulled into inlet funnel.
Wood chips are oddly or
irregularly shaped.
•
Blades are worn
•
Diameter of branches
too wide.
•
Too much clearance
between blade and
bottom blade.
•
Whet or replace blades.
•
Maximum diameter is 8
cm.
•
Adjust clearance with
small thickness pads
and/or bottom blade.
Motor drops out.
•
No fuel.
•
Not enough motor oil.
•
Other.
•
Fill up the petrol.
•
Check oil level
•
Consult your dealer.
Motor does not start.
•
Cardan engaged
•
Check the above.
•
Disengage.
•
Check all of the above
or consult dealer.
Machine jams during
shredding.
•
Diameter too wide.
•
Alien objects inside the
machine.
•
Blades are worn.
•
Max. diameter 8 cm.
•
Remove alien objects
and check blades for
wear or defects.
•
If required, whet or
replace the blades or
consult dealer.
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