
Hansa C5 O&M Manual - OM-025 Revision A 13/02/2020
© Hansa Chippers 2020
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Storage
Always allow the chipper to cool before storing
Store the chipper out of the reach of children
Store the chipper where fuel vapor will not reach an open flame or spark
Switch the fuel lever to the off position
For extended storage periods, run the engine dry of fuel
Store the chipper out of the rain
Water can rust the steel body of the chipper
Transportation
The C5 is designed to be moved by one person using both handles at the top of the inlet chute to lean the
chipper backwards and transfer its weight onto the wheels. The chipper can then be wheeled to and from
the work location.
Take care when moving the C5 up and down stairs or kerbs
The wheels can be damaged by the shock loading caused by uncontrolled ascent/descent
The chipper is heavy and the operator can lose control of the machine
Do NOT
move the chipper while it is running
Troubleshooting
What to do if:
The chipper
won’t start
•
The engine oil level might be too low
The chipper is fitted with oil alert and will not start if the oil level is too low
Check the oil level and top up if required
•
The chipper is placed on a slope
The chipper is fitted with oil alert and will not start if the oil is not level
Move the chipper to level ground
Belt drive engagement will not work
•
The inlet chute or housing might be blocked
Turn engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
restart engine, then attempt to re-engage the belt drive
The chipper slows down and stalls
•
The chipper is clogged up
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
then close and lock the outlet chute
Discharge slows down
•
The chipper is clogged up
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
then close and lock the outlet chute
The chipper is slowing down
•
The chipper
can’t process the amount of material fed into it
Feed the material in slower
Reduce material volume