Hansa C5 O&M Manual - OM-025 Revision A 13/02/2020
© Hansa Chippers 2020
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The chipper will not self-feed
The knives and/or anvil might be blunt
Inspect and sharpen or replace knives and/or anvil as required. Ensure correct clearances between
knives and anvil
The material is ejected in long strips
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The knives and/or anvil might be blunt
Inspect and sharpen or replace knives and/or anvil as required. Ensure correct clearances between
knives and anvil
The chipper is clogged
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped and remove
debris. You may need to disassemble the housing in order to remove the debris. See step 9 of
‘Remove
the knife for sharpening’ on page 1
5 for more details on this process
The chipper starts making unusual noise, the cutting rotor strikes a foreign object, or the chipper starts to vibrate
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, then inspect
for damage
Replace or repair any damaged parts
Check for and tighten any loose parts
Do NOT
attempt to repair the chipper unless you are competent to do so
Maintenance
Maintain the chipper with care and keep it clean at all times.
To service or inspect the equipment, or to change an accessory, you must:
✓
Switch the engine off
✓
Allow the chipper to cool before any inspections or adjustments
✓
Wait until the cutting rotor and engine are at a complete standstill before opening the cutting
rotor housing
✓
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
✓
Switch the fuel lever to the off position
Initially after 2 working hours:
✓
Check for any loose nuts and bolts
✓
Check belt tension (refer to belt tension section)
The belt will stretch when it is new
✓
Grease the rotor bearing
One or two pumps are sufficient
Be careful not to over grease
The bearing is already greased when the equipment is new
Use bearing grease or all-purpose grease
Every 20 working hours:
✓
Check for any loose nuts and bolts
✓
Check belt tension (refer to belt tension section)
✓
Grease the bearing as above, be careful not to over grease
✓
Check sharpness of knives
✓
Check condition of the belt guard
A damaged guard must be replaced by an identical or equivalent guard immediately
It is recommended to contact Hansa for a replacement guard.
Knife re-sharpening and knife replacement
How do I know that the knives need re-sharpening?
Chipper loses its self-feeding action with blunt knives
Material has to be pushed in
Material comes out in long strips
Disconnected spark plug
