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 Safety

BXS Series
3PH Self-feed Chipper

Safety

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An employer has the responsibility to train employees on 
equipment operation. When someone does not understand 
the basic operation of a piece of equipment, they can 
create dangerous situations very quickly. Operators must 
completely understand:

  

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Safety section of this manual

  

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Safety decals on the machine. 

  

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Tractor operator's manual

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If this machine is loaned or rented, it is the owner's 
responsibility to make certain that prior to using, every 
operator is fully trained.

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Learn the controls and how to stop the tractor and machine 
quickly in an emergency.

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Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden obstacles 
that might be hooked or snagged, causing injury or 
damage.

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Determine where chips will be piled and ensure it does not 
interfere with safe operation of the machine 

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Be aware of overhead hazards: branches, cables, electrical 
wires.

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Use this machine only in daylight or good artificial light.

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Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted and in good 
operating condition.

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Perform the 

Pre-operation Checks

 before starting work 

(see 

Pre-Operation Checks on page 27)

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2.6  Safe Condition

The term 

Safe Condition

 is referenced throughout this manual. 

What this means is setting the machine in a state that makes it 
safe to load, service, maintain, or prepare for storage.

Complete the following to place the machine in a Safe 
Condition before performing any service, maintenance work, 
or storage preparation: 

Safe Condition

1. 

Lower the chipper to the ground.

2. 

Disengage the PTO. 

3. 

Set the parking brake and turn off the tractor engine. 
Remove the ignition key.

4. 

Make sure all components have stopped moving.

5. 

Block and chock the tractor wheels.

6. 

If required, set the rotor lock. 

Summary of Contents for BX102S

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Rev May 2021A 3PH Self feed Chipper BXS Series Document Number Z97085_En...

Page 2: ...Wallenstein dealer or the Distributor if you need assistance information or additional copies of the manuals Units of measurement in Wallenstein Equipment technical manuals are written as US Customar...

Page 3: ...onnect 3 point Hitch 18 5 2 Size PTO Shaft Length 19 5 3 Install PTO Shaft 22 6 Controls 23 6 1 Discharge Chute 23 6 2 Discharge Chute Deflector 23 6 3 Rotor Lock 24 7 Operating Instructions 25 7 1 Op...

Page 4: ...the buyer on the equipment care adjustments safe operation and applicable warranty policy and reviewed the manuals Dealer Address City State Province ZIP Postal Code Phone Number Dealer Inspection Che...

Page 5: ...OUTES LES NORMES QUI LUI SONT APPLICABLES EN VERTU DU REGLEMENT SUR LA SECURITE DES VEHICLES AUTOMOBILES DU CANADA EN VIGUEUR A LA DATE DE SA FABRICATION 01329 Fig 1 Serial Number Plate Location Typic...

Page 6: ...the operator or explains the operation of a control Product Decals indicate machine model and serial number and other important information VIN NLV MODEL Manufactured by Wallenstein Equipment Inc 720...

Page 7: ...o be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe p...

Page 8: ...risk of possible serious injury or death It is the machine owner s responsibility to make sure operators are properly trained DO NOT allow riders during transport DO NOT risk injury or death by ignori...

Page 9: ...ensure it does not interfere with safe operation of the machine Be aware of overhead hazards branches cables electrical wires Use this machine only in daylight or good artificial light Be sure machin...

Page 10: ...he sign off sheet provided below can be used Make periodic reviews of Safety and Operation a standard practice for all operators Review again at the startup of every season The design and manufacture...

Page 11: ...the potential hazard and the bottom or right hand panel shows the message how to avoid the hazard Practicing good safety means becoming familiar with safety signs and warnings and being aware of the...

Page 12: ...Safety Signs BXS Series 3PH Self feed Chipper Safety 12 01331 4 11 4 7 1 2 5 4 8 9 6 Fig 3 Safety Sign Decal Locations...

Page 13: ...long hair away from drive line while it is rotating 3 CAUTION A noise declaration decal indicates the sound power LWA emitted by the machine when operating For this chipper it can be up to 121 decibel...

Page 14: ...Damaged Safety Signs Always replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible Replacement safety signs are available from your authorized distributor dealer parts department or the facto...

Page 15: ...around the work site Untrained operators are not qualified to use the machine Many features incorporated into this machine are the result of suggestions made by customers like you Read this manual ca...

Page 16: ...per 2 Operator s Manual Storage Tube 3 Discharge Chute 4 Hood Deflector 5 Discharge Chute Latch Handle 6 Top Link Pin 7 PTO Shaft 8 Lower Link Pin 9 Adjustable Ski BX36S and BX52S only 10 Upper Rotor...

Page 17: ...ator s Manual Storage Tube 3 Hood Deflector 4 Deflector Adjuster 5 Discharge Chute 6 Discharge Chute Latch Handle 7 Top Link Pin 8 PTO Shaft 9 Lower Link Pin 10 Upper Rotor Housing Fastener 11 Rear Ro...

Page 18: ...ace the 3 point hitch lift arms in their full sway position then reverse the tractor up to the chipper The tractor needs to be exactly in line with the mounting points of the chipper otherwise attachi...

Page 19: ...gns on the machine W081 CAUTION Wear suitable eye protection when cutting steel tubes 1 Remove the PTO shaft and mount the attachment on the tractor three point hitch 2 Start the tractor and raise the...

Page 20: ...of the steel shaft 00943 Fig 13 Marking steel tube 10 Cut the steel tube off at the mark 11 Using the cut off length of plastic tube to mark the remaining cuts repeat this process for BOTH PTO shaft h...

Page 21: ...ig 15 Measurement A 3 Measure the distance between the grooves for the locking collars on each input Subtract 2 inches 50 mm from this measurement Call this measurement B L 2 50 mm B 00944 L Fig 16 Me...

Page 22: ...that the shielding does not turn during operation 00866 Fig 19 Locking Pin Button 2 Slide out the end of the PTO shaft up to the tractor output PTO aligning the two shaft splines Press the locking pi...

Page 23: ...chute lock Rotate the chute using the latch and grip handles to the desired position Release the handles and make sure it locks at nearest lock point 01336 Fig 22 BX52S BX72S BX102S 6 2 Discharge Chut...

Page 24: ...Safe Condition See page 7 Open the upper housing Turn the lock handle up so that the spring pulls the handle pin into the groove 01340 Fig 26 Rotor Unlocked Position Allow the spring to pull the lock...

Page 25: ...icles These can get caught in moving parts Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings when the machine is running Install and secure access covers before starting engine Do not move or transport...

Page 26: ...g loaded latch pin to secure the hopper 01342 Fig 28 BX52S BX72S BX102S 6 Turn the discharge chute to the desired position and adjust the deflector as required IMPORTANT The chipper must be resting on...

Page 27: ...blockages twine wire or other material that has become entangled Check the condition and clearance of the twig breaker rotor and ledger blades Adjust or replace as required Check that rotor bearings t...

Page 28: ...ed hopper Doing so risks hands getting caught Use a stick or branch to push in any material that does not move on its own If jammed stop the engine wait for the rotor to stop then clear the jam W004 7...

Page 29: ...de the rotor compartment 7 Clean out the discharge chute 8 Inspect the lower rotor housing and clean out any debris 9 If required rotate the rotor disengage the rotor lock and very carefully and slowl...

Page 30: ...ers are secured in place and the rotor upper housing is bolted down 2 Place the feed table in the stowed position 3 Turn the discharge hood towards the tractor to reduce the width of the machine 4 Cle...

Page 31: ...ing parts for entangled material 2 Wash off machine then operate it for a few minutes to dry the inside the machine 3 Lift the feed hopper up and lock it there all models except BX36S 4 Turn chute inw...

Page 32: ...draulic connections are properly secured to ensure chipper is in a safe working condition After completing a service procedure make sure all covers and shields are reinstalled When cleaning any parts...

Page 33: ...k ledger knife sharpness See page 7 Check twig breaker See page 35 Grease entire machine See page 34 Every 100 hours or annually Wash and clean wood chipper Remove entangled material wood chips small...

Page 34: ...tenance BXS Series 3PH Self feed Chipper 34 01366 2 3 4 Fig 37 50 hour Grease Points Grease Points Location Every 50 hours or annually 2 Rotor rear shaft bearing 3 Rotor front shaft bearing 4 PTO tele...

Page 35: ...he drive system is overloaded to protect other critical components 00870 Fig 39 PTO Shear Bolt The drive system is designed to function well without failing the shear bolt If it does fail generally it...

Page 36: ...between lower rotor housing and rotor Turn rotor slowly and be aware of hand positioning W032 2 Install rotor blades with leading edge out towards the ledger blade Tighten the blade mounting bolts 013...

Page 37: ...itioning W032 2 Turn the rotor by hand so that one rotor blade edge is next to the ledger knife 3 Slide the end of the ledger gauge down between the rotor blade and the ledger knife 1 2 3 01369 Fig 44...

Page 38: ...he adjuster nuts 3 clockwise so the ledger knife slides firmly up against the gauge inside the rotor housing Move both adjusters evenly 4 Remove the ledger knife gauge Tighten the jam nuts Tighten the...

Page 39: ...knife is too large Use the ledger guide tool to check the clearance See page 37 Machine requires excessive power or stalls Obstructed discharge Clear debris from discharge chute Feeding in too much ma...

Page 40: ...6 cm Rated Speed 540 1000 rpm 540 1000 rpm 540 1000 rpm 540 1000 rpm Standard Features Aggressive Self Feed System Multi Position Locking Discharge Chute Reversible Rotor Blades Reversible Ledger Knif...

Page 41: ...Bolt grades are identified by their head markings Imperial Bolt Torque Specifications Bolt Diameter Torque Value SAE Gr 2 SAE Gr 5 SAE Gr 8 lbf ft N m lbf ft N m lbf ft N m 1 4 6 8 9 12 12 17 5 16 10...

Page 42: ...ginal purchase receipt with any claim This warranty does not cover the following 1 Normal maintenance or adjustments 2 Normal replacement of wearable and service parts 3 Consequen al damage indirect d...

Page 43: ...ugged Chipper 28 Poor Chip Quality 39 Pre Operation Checks 27 Prepare for Transport 30 PTO Shaft Install 22 Shear Bolt 35 Size 19 R Replace Damaged Safety Signs 14 Rotor Blades 36 Sharpening 36 Rotor...

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