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BXTR6438
The BXTR6438 Wood Chipper is a strong, rugged
machine that is built to a straight-forward design which
provides consistent chipping of logs up to
7" (177 mm)
in diameter.
Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
whenever operating the machine. This includes but is
not limited to a hard hat, protective shoes with slip re
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sistant soles, protective goggles or face shield, heavy
gloves, hearing protection and protective clothing.
Do not place metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glass or other
solid material into the wood chipper. If something like
this gets into the machine, stop the machine immedi
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ately for a detailed inspection.
Inspect machine for damaged or loosened parts, repair
or replace parts as required before resuming work.
Caution and care should be exercised when feeding
material into the feeder. Do not reach into the feed
hopper at any time.
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De-limb large branches and trees, the limbs on the
branches may catch the roller feed control bar as they pass
by them and shut the rollers off.
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Be aware of the size and shape of the material, crotchety,
curved branches and logs can move in unpredictable ways
as they pass through the feed rollers. Large curved pieces
should be cut to smaller straighter sections.
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Hold small diameter branches / limbs together in a bundle
and feed in simultaneously.
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Place short branches on top of longer ones, to avoid
reaching into the hopper.
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Before beginning to feed, ensure the motor is warmed up
and the rotor is up to speed.
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Move the feed control bar into the feed position to start the
feed rollers turning.
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Stand to the side of the feed table, slowly slide material into
the feed table and move it into the feed rollers.
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Do not force the material into the rollers, as the material
engages the roller, the roller will draw the material in.
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Ensure your wood chip pile is contained and doesn't affect
the immediate work area.
4.7 Chipping Operation
Caution:
Do not reach into the feed hopper at any
time, use a stick or branch to push any piece of
material into the rollers that does not move on its own.
If the jam persists then stop the engine and wait for
the rotor to stop and then clear the jam.
Do not chance getting your hand caught in the
rollers.
