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WOOD CHIPPER | User manual
May 2021
4.1
For the new user or owner
The wood chippers are designed to chip scrap wood, small trees, bushes, branches and other wood waste. The
broken-off material is good enough to be composted or to be reused in various ways. The owner or user is
responsible for reading this manual and the training of all other operators before they start working with the
machine. Strictly follow all safety instructions. Safety is everybody's responsibility. By following the recommended
procedures, a safe working environment is offered to all users and bystanders. Untrained users may not work with
the machine. Many functions included in this machine are the result of suggestions from customers like you.
Carefully read this manual to learn how to use the wood chipper safely and how you can configure it to achieve the
maximum benefits. By following the use instructions in combination with a good maintenance program, your wood
chipper will offer many years of problem-free service.
4.2
First use
Although there are no use limitations when the wood chipper is used for the first time, we recommend checking the
following mechanical parts:
A. After 1 hour of working:
1.
Tighten all fastenings and protective covers.
2.
Check the condition of the rotor bearings.
3.
Check the condition and clearance of the branch breaker, rotor and the stationary blades. Adjust or replace
them if required.
4.
Check whether any material has become stuck. Remove the stuck material before resuming work.
5.
Lubricate all parts that must be greased.
B. After working for 10 hours:
1.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 as specified above (Part A).
2.
Go to the schedule for normal maintenance.
4.3
Checklist before use
For an efficient and safe operation of the Boxer wood chipper, every user must read and understand the use
procedures and all related safety instructions from this chapter. A checklist before use is included for the user. It is
important regarding your personal safety and for the continued good mechanical condition of the machine that this
checklist is followed.
Before you start to work with the wood chipper and every time thereafter, the following elements must be checked:
1.
Lubricate the machine in accordance with the schedule in the Maintenance chapter.
2.
Check the rotor, blades and branch breaker. Remove any threads, wires or other materials that are stuck in the
machine.
3.
Check the condition and clearance of the branch breaker, rotor and stationary blades. Adjust or replace them
if required.
4.
Check whether all bearings can turn freely. Replace rough or stuck bearings, if any.
5.
Make sure all protective covers and guards are where they should be, that they are properly fastened and work
as they should do.
6.
Check the condition of the curtain in the feed hopper. This must be in a good condition to ensure that wood
chips are not ejected from the machine.
