Operator’s Manual Victory BX510H
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Version 2.0
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This is enough to clear the chips out of the unit most of the time. Suppose the unit slows down
noticeably; first, shut off the PTO power, then the tractor. Unplug the flywheel by turning it
backward by hand with the discharge chute and the top section of the flywheel housing open.
Remove the chips from the flywheel chamber.
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Do not operate the chipper without the chip deflector in place.
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Before stopping the woodchipper, ensure that all material is out of the chipper head and the
infeed hopper.
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Dull knives cause many problems such as seeming lack of power, plugging of the discharge
chute, rough cutting with more vibration than usual, feed roller shaft broken, the main bearing
house broken, the main bearing working loose and the flywheel or knives hitting the case or
bed knife, feed roller not feeding.
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When sharpening the knife blades, keep angle A at a 37-39° angle. Round knife blades will not
pull the material into the cutting head. See section ‘Flywheel Knife Sharpening Instructions’ in
this manual.
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The best way to tell if the knives need sharpening is to watch the chips coming out of the chip
discharge. If they are long and straight, the knife blades require service.
Sometimes the blades feel sharp to the fingers but are worn or rounded. You must replace all
knife blades.
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When operating the woodchipper, ensure you are standing in the safe OPERATOR ZONE. You
must stay in the safe operating area when the woodchipper runs. Never place any part of your
body into a position that causes an unsafe working condition.
