Hansa C16c O&M Manual – OM-020 Revision B 24/06/2019
© Hansa Chippers 2019
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That all labels are is good condition and easily legible
Replace damaged or unreadable warning and operating
View photos of labels in appendix A
Refuelling:
Take extra care in handling fuels
They are flammable and vapors are explosive
Use only an approved fuel container
Always replace and securely tighten fuel cap after refuelling
Allow engine to cool down before refuelling
If you need to drain the fuel, ensure this is done outdoors
Do NOT
smoke when using or refuelling the chipper
Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running
Never refuel the chipper indoors
Never store the chipper or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine, but move the chipper away from the area of spillage before
starting
Safe operating procedure
Wear safety equipment:
Safety glasses and earmuffs must be worn at
all times
Wear work gloves:
The wearing of work gloves is optional but highly
recommended - ensure that the gloves fit tightly
Tie long hair up
Long hair could be pulled into chipper
Wear clothes that sit tightly
Avoid scarves and any items that can get caught in the chipper
Keep your face and body away from the inlet chute
Stand clear of the discharge zone, even when no material is being fed into the machine
Place the chipper on even ground and direct outlet chute on soft ground
Ensure exhaust is pointing away from the working area and downwind from the operator and onlookers
Keep proper balance and footing at all times and stand at the same level as the chipper
Do NOT
over-reach
Do NOT
run near the machine
Feed only freshly cut material into the chipper
Do NOT
feed in materials covered in gravel, stones and dirt as this can rebound, injure the operator and damage
the machinery
Prune to a size that suits the chipper’s capabilities
Pre-cut side branches
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The branch will ‘self-feed’ more efficiently
Keep the engine clean of debris and other accumulations
This prevents damage to the engine or possible fire
Feed limbs and branches through butt end first, leaving the bushy head on
This helps guide the limb down the inlet chute
It reduces spinning and the occurrence of ejection of small pieces back up the inlet chute
Hold larger branches back and feed the chipper with care until you are familiar with its capacity
Engine will slow down or stall if the branch is too large
Feed longer pieces together with short stubby pieces
Feed soft materials intermittently with branches
The wood chips tend to clean out any soft residue left in the chipper
The chipper can clog up with soft, wet or fibrous materials
Keep the outlet free of blockage
If blockage occurs, turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire and wait for rotor to stop spinning. Open
the outlet chute and remove material until the outlet chute is clear
As the discharge material piles up
Move the chipper to direct the outlet chute away from the pile, or move the processed material
to avoid blocking
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