OPERATION POWERTEK
STARTING GAS ENGINE
Set the throttle to idle speed. If the engine is cold set the
choke, then turn the key to “START” position. If the
engine does not start within 10 seconds allow a 60 second
cool down period between attempts. When the engine
starts let the key return to “RUN” position.
Allow the engine to warm up at an idle speed, for 30
seconds then open the throttle. As the centrifugal clutch
engages the flywheel will gradually come up to speed, the
process should take 30-35 seconds. Run the engine at full
RPMS.
Important! If engine is allowed to idle for long periods,
clutch damage will occur.
FEEDING MATERIAL
When feeding material into the hopper avoid pieces larger
than 7” in diameter or limbs that are not easily handled.
Stand to either side of the intake and feed limbs and
branches large end first.
If brush tends to hang in hopper alternate with small
branches and limbs,
do not
attempt to push brush into the
cutter by hand.
If the flywheel speed slows, stop feeding until unit regains
momentum. If speed is not regained shut the unit down by
putting feed bar in neutral and turning key to the off
position and inspect for clogging in the chute and flywheel
chambers as described in following section. Also check
the automatic feed control system to see if it is operating
properly.
CLEARING OUT DEBRIS
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WARNING
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Always shut down the unit and wait for all moving parts
to fully stop before clearing or adjusting the discharge
chute, flywheel or feedbox. Remove key from engine
before clearing machine and remove wires from spark
plug.
To clear the discharge chute: Remove the chute clamp,
take the chute off, and clear out any debris.
To clear the flywheel housing: First rotate the chute
around until it is pointing away from the chipper and is
parallel to the flywheel. Then remove the lock nut from
the housing with a 1 1/16” box wrench and tilt the chute
back slowly. (See Fig. 4) Check the housing and clear out
any debris.
(Fig. 4)
STOPPING
Always allow the chipper to run at full speed for a few
minutes before shutting down to clear chips so machine is
clean for next use. Do not leave any chips in chipper
because they may cause a hazard on the next start up.
Turn key to the “off” position while at full throttle. An
electronic fuel shut off will automatically stop fuel from
entering engine. Allow flywheel to stop turning before
working on the chipper. As a safety precaution always
remove the key before working on the machine or leaving
it unattended.
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
An emergency stop switch is supplied with this unit. The
red safety button is located at the top of the feed hopper.
Push the button to shut the chipper down. When button is
pushed the engine and feed roller will stop. The engine
will not restart until button is reset.
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