Hansa C45 O&M Manual
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OM-027 First Release 4/05/2021
© Hansa Chippers 2021
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Tie long hair up
Long hair could be snagged by a branch and may be pulled into chipper
Wear clothes that sit tightly
Avoid scarves and any items that can get caught in the chipper or snagged on branches
Place the chipper on even ground and direct outlet chute onto 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
climb onto the inlet table to push material into the feed roller
Ensure the chipper is positioned so that there is a minimum inlet table height of 600 mm off the ground
Keep your face and body away from the inlet chute. Stand to the side of the inlet table while feeding material into the
chipper
Standing to the side gives better access to the control bar and helps in keeping clear from flying debris
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
The branch wi
ll ‘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
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 well clear of the outlet chute discharge area, even when the chipper is not currently processing material
High velocity, sharp discharge can cause serious injury
Keep the outlet free of blockage
If blockage occurs, turn the engine off and wait for rotor to stop spinning. Open the outlet chute access panel and
remove material until the outlet chute is clear
Keep the feed roller free of blockage
If a blockage occurs, only attempt to manually remove the blockage when the engine is off, and the cutting rotor
is stopped. To get access to the feed roller area, refer to the instructions in the “
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Turn off the engine whenever you leave the work area
Run the chipper in an enclosed area
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is poisonous, colourless, odourless, and tasteless
Operate the chipper wearing loose clothing and untied long hair
Stand at a higher level than the base of the chipper when feeding material into it
Feed flax and cabbage tree leaves into the machine
These stringy materials can wrap around the rotor shaft and work their way into the bearing.
If any stringy material becomes wrapped around the rotor shaft, remove it before it works itself into the bearing
Process old materials such as dried wooden branches
They get very hard and springy when dried out
They are more awkward to handle
The knives dull much quicker
Feed short, stubby pieces of wood into the chipper
They bounce and spin in the inlet chute
Feed short stubby pieces together with longer pieces
Feed branches that are too large (max 254 mm branch diameter)
The chipper engine will stall, which could result in damage to the engine or drive belts
Put soil, sand, grit, stones or pieces of metal into the chipper
This will damage the sharp edge of the cutting knives and can rebound and injure the operator
Put root balls and dead wood into the chipper
DO NOT:
