Forest Master Models: FM9DD/FM14DD/FM18DD
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Operation
Wood Chipping Operation
• The diameter of wood and branches should be no greater than 75mm (3”) for the FM9DD, 100mm (4”) for
the FM14DD & 125mm (5”) for the FM18DD.
• For best results the wood should be freshly cut, less than 3 days old
• Do not place any part of your body into the chute when loading. This is a very unsafe method and could
result in serious injury.
• Do not reach or step across the exit chute whilst the wood chipper is running. This is very unsafe and could
result in serious injury.
• The chipper works best with the discharge chute pointing upwards as it reduces the chance of the chippings
blocking the discharge chute.
• Do not use the chipper in wet conditions or place wood that is wet in the feed hopper, this can cause the
wood to stick to the drum and discharge chute and clog up the chipper.
• When loading wood, place against the bottom side of the chute and let the machine take the wood into the
blades. Do not push the wood into the blades as this could damage the machine.
• Do not over load the wood chipper. Let previous wood and branches go through the blades before adding
more.
• Always wear gloves, ear defenders, helmet and visor or safety glasses and appropriate clothing when
operating the chipper.
• Do not feed the chipper any foreign materials (stones, metal, plastic, string, textile etc.)
• Do not use implements (i.e. fork or shovel) to feed the machine, especially not to push the wood through.
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DO NOT
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Removing A Blockage from the Chipper
Never attempt to unblock the machine whilst the chipper is running.
• If the drum stops while chipping, stop the engine IMMEDIATELY and remove the spark plug.
• Remove either or both of the feed hopper and discharge chute by removing the bolt and washers on the
bottom of chute and lifting it upward to allow access to the drum. Remove items that are blocking the
drum and then restart the machine.
• If the blockage cannot be removed by hand, then it is possible to rotate the drum in reverse. On the drum
side of the mulcher, remove the plastic cap by twisting off anticlockwise and beneath there is a hexagonal
section of the drum shaft that can be turned (use a 17mm socket) to rotate the drum in reverse.
• DO NOT rotate the drum by the smaller inner black bolt.
