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Hire and Rental Industry Association Ltd

Product Safety Assessment Sheet

 PLANT INFORMATION

 PSA Ref #:  00366

 Model No:  GTS1300SH & GTS1300S

 Plant Name:  Crommelins 13.5hp Wood Chippper GTS1300SH

 Manufacturer:  Crommelins Machinery WA

 Manufacturer's Website: www.crommelins.com.au

 Web Link for Plant: www.crommelins.com.au

 Potential noise level in dB: 85 to less than 90

 Required hearing protection class: 1

 Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment: 

Dust Mask

Face

Foot

Hand

Head,

Protective

Protection

Protection

Protection

Hearing

Clothing

and Eye Protection

 RISK ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Operator Competency: Plant Licence Not Required

Potential Hazard(s)

Risk Level

Control Measure(s)

Protective Equipment

High

•  Face, Eye and Ear protection must be worn
   while chipper is in operation

Explosion or fire from fuel
vapours.

Medium

•  Stop the engine before refuelling. Do not
   refuel while hot. Avoid spillage of fuel when
   refuelling. Ensure the fuel cap is properly
   secured after refuelling. Carry out visual
   checks for fuel leaks and repair before
   operation. Keep flammables away from the
   engine. Warning label on engine. Do not
   smoke while operating, servicing or refuelling
   this machine.

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation
if working outdoors.

Medium

•  Wear sunscreen, hat, long sleeves and long
   trousers.

Coming into contact with hot
parts of the engine.

Medium/Low

•  The muffler is fitted with a heat shield. Let
   the engine cool down before attempting any
   maintenance. Avoid contact with hot
   components. Warning label on engine.

Issue #: 2  •  Issued 14-5-2018  •  Printed 14-5-2018  •  Copyright ©2018 HRIA Ltd.

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Summary of Contents for GTS1300

Page 1: ...ipment High Face Eye and Ear protection must be worn while chipper is in operation Explosion or fire from fuel vapours Medium Stop the engine before refuelling Do not refuel while hot Avoid spillage of fuel when refuelling Ensure the fuel cap is properly secured after refuelling Carry out visual checks for fuel leaks and repair before operation Keep flammables away from the engine Warning label on...

Page 2: ...Protective footwear must be worn at all times Keep all people and animals away from discharge tube at all times Injury or ill health due to exposure to excessive vibration Low The operator needs to take regular breaks to provide postural relief for safe work practises Do not use on inclines of more than 20 degrees Ensure the equipment is operated on a stable level surface If equipment is operated ...

Page 3: ...tches are activated Set the engine throttle lever to half speed you may need to use the choke lever for a few seconds for a cold start pull the starter cord in a medium fluid manner to start the engine OPERATING THE CHIPPER With the engine speed set at full throttle start to feed one at a time the narrow end of the pruned materials into the input tube when these are pulled in let them go the chipp...

Page 4: ... We highly recommend that you retain this manual for ready reference regarding proper handling of the CROMMELINS Chipper GTS1300 Spare Parts Service Phone 1300 554 524 Freecall Fax 1800 636 281 spareparts crommelins com au www crommelins com au WA Metro 9350 5588 WA Regional 1800 655 588 East Coast 1300 650 659 email crommelins com au OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 5: ...ximise the safe and efficient use of this product Keep this owner s manual at hand so that you can refer to it at anytime Due to constant efforts to improve our products certain procedures and specifications are subject to change without notice When ordering spare parts please have handy your products model number and serial number Record these numbers in the boxes below for future reference Pleas...

Page 6: ...2 2 Starting the chipper 6 2 3 Using the chipper 7 8 2 4 Transporting 8 3 Maintenance of the chipper and checks 3 1 Removing the input tube 9 3 2 Replacing and adjusting the belts 9 3 3 Changing the engine oil 10 4 Problems causes and solutions 10 5 Technical specifications 11 6 Parts Diagram 11 7 Spare Parts List 12 8 Spare Parts List Continued 13 9 Warranty 14 ...

Page 7: ...are being removed Maintain the chipper regularly see chapter Maintenance of the chipper and checks 1 2 Personal Safety Wear personal safety devices at all times when using the chipper In use the machine makes more than 90 dBA and therefore it is compulsory to wear ear protection There is risk of hearing damage otherwise Do not wear any loose clothes or clothes with strings or ties Use the chipper ...

Page 8: ...feeding the machine do not stand higher than the bottom of the wheels Never service the machine before having switched off the ignition and remove spark plug cap Never tilt the machine while the engine is still running Replace warning signs if damaged or not sufficiently legible 1 3 Explanation of the warning signs Sticker 1 Watch out danger read the users manual carefully Danger of flying chips K...

Page 9: ... to stop the blades rotating Switch off the engine and take the machine to the recommended dealer If the machine gets jammed you must switch off the machine and wait until the blades stop rotating It is obligatory to wear safety gloves ear protection and safety goggles fig 4 This machine is solely intended for use in the open air Also avoid working in open spaces where exhaust fumes might collect ...

Page 10: ... manual fig 9 and 10 Put the branches into the input tube and when these are pulled in let go the branches The branches will be pulled in automatically Feed thick branches in see that the engine revs are maintained Cut side branches thicker than 3cm off from the main branch and feed them into the machine separately Long branches could lash into your face so keep at a distance and always wear face ...

Page 11: ...park plug When cleaning the machine with a high pressure cleaner never spray on the bearings It could damage the bearings and the machine thereby void the warranty Grease oil bearings blades and rotor against corrosion before storing the machine Block the rotor with the special spanner on the axle of the rotor before servicing working on the rotor Do test the emergency switch regularly Check the t...

Page 12: ...the old belts and to fit the new ones Note that once the belts are removed it is easy to check the distance between blades and counter blades because the rotor can turn freely Only use belts with the correct power transmission rating Tension the belts by moving the engine block forwards and once the correct belt tension is found block the engine position by screwing tight the 4 bolts to the chassi...

Page 13: ...t your dealer The machine jams during use The engine will not start turn because the rotor is jammed the diameter of the branch is too big there are unacceptable materials such as stones or metal in the input tube Shut off the engine and remove the key from the start switch Remove the cap from the rotor axle Turn the rotor a few degrees counter clock wise by means of the special spanner Block the ...

Page 14: ...TS DIAGRAM 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GTS1300 Powered by a SUBARU EX40 14hp engine Maximum RPM 3600 Dimensions 150L x 75W x 152H cm Weight 165kg Chipping system 2 blades on rotor and 1 counter blade on chassis ...

Page 15: ...12 7 SPARE PARTS LIST ...

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Page 17: ... 9 WARRANTY Consult the CROMMELINS Machinery warranty leaflet supplied with your new product for full details and a list of service dealers for this product also available online at www crommelins com au ...

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