Hansa C3e O&M Manual - OM-004 Revision H 09/07/2019
© Hansa Chippers 2019
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Safe setup procedure
Before you start:
Ensure the chipper is positioned in an open area and on firm level ground.
Ensure the outlet chute is discharged onto soft ground (e.g. grass)
Do NOT
allow the outlet chute to discharge chip onto hard surfaces (such as paved or gravel surfaces)
Ejected material can rebound and cause injury
Keep children, pets, and spectators clear of the work area at all times
Do NOT
operate the chipper where there is a hazard to onlookers
Do NOT
allow any person under the age of 18 to operate the chipper
Check:
That all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners are properly secured
That the power source has an RCD
That the supply and extension cord are in good condition with no nicks or abrasions
That the inlet chute and housing are clear of any leftover material
That all chipper components are in place and in good condition
If any parts are worn or damaged, contact Hansa for replacements
That all labels are in good condition and easily legible
Replace damaged or unreadable warning labels
View photos of labels in
the ‘Decals’ section
Safe operating procedure
Wear safety equipment:
Safety glasses and hearing protection must be
worn at all times
Wear work gloves:
Wearing work gloves is optional but highly
recommended - ensure that the gloves fit tightly
Tie long hair up
Long hair could be pulled into the chipper
Wear clothes that sit tightly
Avoid wearing scarves or any item that can get caught in the chipper
Wear substantial footwear and long trousers while operating the machine
Do NOT
operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open footwear
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
Keep proper balance and footing at all times and stand at the same level as the chipper
Do NOT
overreach
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
Branches
will ‘self
-
feed’ more efficiently
Keep the motor clean of debris and other accumulations
Doing so reduces the risk of fire and prevents damage to the motor
Feed limbs and branches through butt end first, leaving the foliage 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
The motor 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
DO:
