CLEARING JAMMED BLADES:
If the machine becomes clogged or jammed:
follow these instructions:
•First turn off the engine and remove the spark plug cap,
•Ensure the engine and
blade
drum have come to a complete stop.
•Remove the Chipper hopper (1) by removing the retaining bolts on the underside of the hopper.
•Slide the Chipper hopper (1) side ways to clear the locating pins. WARNING: the Chipper hopper
(1) is heavy and requires two (2) people to remove it.
•You may also need to remove the Discharge chute (2) by removing the retaining bolts at the front of
the chipper.
•You must continue to wear all eye and hand protection while unblocking the chipper.
•Caution: The chipper
blades
are extremely sharp and there is danger of entrapment and injury.
•Caution: Be careful when removing debris from around the knife drum as the drum may rotate
unexpectantly resulting in injury.
•Using a suitable spanner on the end of the blade drum shaft, rotate the shaft as required.
•Never rotate the blade drum with your hands always use a spanner.
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WARNING: Use extreme caution when clearing jammed materials from the
chipper. The blade drum can rotate unexpectedly and cause severe injury to hands and
fi ngers, if caution is not exercised when clearing out debris from the blade drum
•Never start the engine with the Chipper hopper (1) or the discharge chute (2) removed.
•Once you have cleared all debris slowly rotate the blade drum shaft with a spanner to ensure it is
clear and undamaged.
•Replace discharge chute (2) and Chipper hopper (1).
• Do not attempt to service or repair the machine or engine if you are not competent to do so. We
recommend that you contact your place of purchase to perform such repairs.
