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5. TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER
The Firewood 3-Point Hitch Branch Logger are designed to chop scrap lumber, small
trees, brush, limbs and other wood debris. The chipped material is fine enough to be
composted or used in a variety of ways.
It is the responsibility of the owner or opera- tor to read this manual and to train all other
operators before they start working with the machine. Follow all safety instructions
exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By following recommended procedures, a safe
working environment is provided for the operator bystanders and the area around the
worksite. Untrained operators are not qualified to use the machine.
Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By following
recom-mended procedures, a safe working environment is provided for the operator,
bystanders and the area around the worksite. Untrained operators are not qualified to
operate the machine.
Many features incorporated into this machine are the result of suggestions made by
customers like you. Read this manual carefully to learn how to use the chipper safely and
how to set it to provide maximum field efficiency. By following the using instructions in
conjunction with a good maintenance program, your 3 Point Hitch Branch logger will
provide many years of trouble-free service.
5.1 MACHINE COMPONENTS
The Firewood 3-Point Hitch Branch Logger is a rotor with blades for chopping wood. A
hinged feed hopper moves the wood material into the rotor. Each rotor is designed with 6
blades to generate the small chops of firewood.
The tractor provides rotational power through a PTO shaft on the front of the frame and
hydraulic power for the hydraulic feed hopper.
5.2 MACHINE BREAK-IN
Although there are no operational restrictions on the Branch logger when used for the
first time, it is recommended that the following mechanical items be checked:
A. After operating for 1 hour:
1. Torque all fasteners and hardware.
2. Check condition of rotor bearings.
3. Check the condition and clearance of the twig-breaker, rotor and stationary blades.
