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BXTR6438
4.8 Unplugging:
Although the machine is designed to handle a wide
variety of material without any problem, occasionally it
may plug. If the machine plugs, follow this procedure to
unplug:
1.
Before shutting the engine off, reverse the feed rollers to
remove the material from the feed hopper.
2.
Place the machine in a
Safe Condition
before beginning.
SAFE CONDITION
•
Shut off engine. Remove ignition key.
•
Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
•
Disconnect battery ground (-) cable.
•
Block or chock wheels.
3.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children.
4.
Visually inspect and ensure all the material is out and
nothing is jammed or wedged between the rollers and the
rotor. If this does not unplug the chipper or the engine is
stopped, the plug must be removed by hand.
5.
Pull any remaining material out of the feed hopper and
discharge hood.
6.
Use a stick to poke loose any material jammed into the
discharge hood. Be sure all the material is out and nothing
is jammed or wedged between the input opening and the
rotor.
7.
Check that everyone is clear of machine before restarting
engine.
8.
Start the engine and resume working.
4.8.1 Severe plug:
1.
Ensure the machine is in
safe condition
before beginning to
unplug (see 4.8.5)
2.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children.
3.
Open the upper rotor housing.
4.
Remove jammed material from inside the rotor
compartment.
5.
Clean out the discharge chute.
6.
Inspect the lower rotor housing and clean out any debris.
IMPORTANT! Be aware that the rotor has
4 chipper blades. Reaching into the rotor
compartment to clear a plug must be done with
great care.
7.
If required, rotate the rotor:
very carefully
and slowly
turn the rotor by hand to be sure there is nothing jammed
between the rotor and stationary blades.
Do not reach into
the rotor housing while the rotor is moving.
8.
Unscrew the 2 bolts that secure the upper roller assembly.
9.
Grasp the roller assembly lift handle, and pull the assembly
up and back.
Remove jammed
material
Open upper
rotor housing
Caution:
Machine is
shown with guard removed
or rotor cover opened for illus
-
trative purposes only. Do not
operate machine with guard re
-
moved or cover opened.
