Do not attempt to operate the chipper until you have read and understood the owner’s manual.
If you need another manual, contact the factory or the dealer where you purchased the unit. We will furnish
an extra manual at no charge.
Always keep the guards and chip defector installed properly while operation the chipper.
Keep the decals in place and in good repair. The factory or your dealer will furnish new decals upon request.
Never leave the chipper running unattended.
Do not attempt alterations, repairs or adjustments while the chipper head is turning. Always disconnect the
PTO and stop the motor, then put the keys in your pocket.
Keep hands, feet and other extremities out of and away from the hopper.
Point the discharge chute away from doorways, sidewalks, or any areas where your view is obstructed. The
chute should be pointed downwind when possible or the fines will blow into your eyes and down your neck.
This is not very comfortable.
Keep everyone, especially children, way from the area of operation. Anyone who has not read this manual
and received instructions from a qualified person should not be in the area.
9.
WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR.
EYES -- wrap - around safety glasses or goggles
EARS -- ear plugs
HANDS -- Leather gloves
FEET -- Steel toed boots
LEGS -- Heavy Pants
ARMS -- Long sleeved shirt
No loose clothing should be worn around the chipper. Children as well as adults could easily lose a finger or
four, if someone or something turns the flywheel over when the blades are being checked or the cutter bar is
being adjusted. The flywheel has enough residual energy to easily remove fingers.
10.
MACHINE CHECKLIST
CAUTION : Turn the chipper head over by hand before applying power to make sure that the head is clear, all
the bolts are clear, and the knives clear the case and cutter bar.
Make sure that:
1.
The feed roll drive-shaft and pivots are properly lubricated.
2.
The feed roll clutch is properly lubricated and the clutch release when the handle is pushed toward the
chute.
3.
The PTO shaft doesn’t come apart or bottom out during the normal lifting range.
Check the chip pile to see if the blades need to be serviced. Long slivers in the chip pile are one the best
indications of dull blades.
