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Manual GTS-1000MZ - EN - D09-GV09020-01
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Advice: The hardness of the wood depends on the wood type, the time between pruning and chipping and how dry the branches are.
The machine performs best if the branches are chipped right after pruning.
Check the torque of the blade bolts every two hours. If needed adjust the torque! (see chapter 7.5)
6.4. Stopping the machine
Make sure the machine is completely empty before stopping the engine. After feeding the last branch into the
machine, let the machine turn for a couple of minutes. Then you can switch the machine off using the on/off
switch.
Don’t hesitate to use the emergency button in case of unexpected situations.
6.5. Emergency stop button
The emergency stop button is located on the chassis on the side of the input (Fig 14). The button can be opera-
ted by foot or hand. Push the emergency stop button by pressing the button. The engine will stop immediately.
To release the emergency stop button, turn the red button. Within half a turn, the button is released and it will be possible to start the
machine again.
6.6. Deflector
The deflector guides the woodchips so they end up on a pre defined place. The angle of the deflector can be changed by the wingnut.
Never stand in front of the output of a woodchipper when the engine is turning.
6.7. Blocking of the rotor
It is possible that the rotor blocks because the rotor was not empty before stopping the engine, or the emergency push button was pressed
(leaving woodchips inside the rotor) or because the engine has stopped due to overloading the chipper with too many branches, etc.
To de-block the motor, follow these steps:
Put the on/off switch in the “off” position. Remove the input and output
tubes. Remove the bracket from the bearing housing by loosening the
two bolts. The black cover can now be removed (Fig.15.1). Use the
supplied key and slide it over the shaft of the rotor (Fig.15.2). Twist the
key up and down and remove the woodchips between the blades on
the rotor and the counter blade.
Use a branch or a tool to remove the woodchips between the
blades. Never use your hands. Be careful! The blades are very
sharp and can cause serious injuries. Assemble the input as explained in chapter 4.2.1. Assemble the output as explained in
chapter 4.2.2.
Always check the blades after a jam. Replace the blades immediately when damaged.
Using damaged blades is very dangerous.
6.8. Blocking of output
When too much wet material is put into the input, it is possible that the output jams.
To empty the output tube, follow these steps:
Put the on/off switch in the “off” position. Disassemble the output tube from the machine and remove all the material inside the output
tube. Remove all the material on top of the rotor. Also remove the material inside the rotor to prevent the machine from blocking during
start up.
Use a branch or a tool to remove the woodchips between the blades. Never use your hands. Be careful! The blades are very
sharp and can cause serious injuries.
Assemble the output as explained in chapter 4.2.2.
6.9 Moving the machine
The machine is equipped with a bumper. Put the machine in a van or on a trailer. Make sure the bumper is touching a vertical flat surf-
ace. Now use straps to tie down the machine. Use the chassis to attach the straps to the machine. Check that the machine can’t move.
Never use the input or output tube to strap the machine down.
Fig. 14
Fig. 15.1
Fig. 15.2