Rental Center Guide
Operating Steps and Safety Practices
Vermeer BC700
XL
Brush Chipper
Safety Video link
on vermeer.com
to locate your local Vermeer Dealer.
Your
rental associate
or technician
will explain
each of the following
operating steps and safety practices before you use
this
brush chipper.
WARNING:
Do not use or attempt to operate the machine until you understand proper operation and safety
of the machine. Read the operator’s manual. Read safety signs attached to the machine. In addition, a
Vermeer Brush Chipper Operation and Safety Video is available for viewing at your rental center or at
Vermeer.com (link above). If you are unsure of content or meaning of the safety messages or information
regarding machine operation, ask your rental associate or technician for more details.
INTENDED USE
: Vermeer BC700
XL
Brush Chippers are designed solely for use in chipping organic material such as wood, bark, limbs,
brush and undergrowth.
OPERATING STEPS
1. Brush Chipper Transport:
a.
Vehicle must have towing capacity of 2000 lb (907.2 kg), connections for safety chains and highway lights. If brush chipper is
equipped with optional electric brakes, tow vehicle must be equipped with an automatic electric brake controller and breakaway
cable connected to tow vehicle.
b.
Fold up and latch feed table. Rotate and lock discharge chute facing tow vehicle. Stow tongue jack.
2. Brush Chipper Setup:
a.
Set up machine in area free of obstacles.
NEVER
set up under a tree being pruned or removed.
b.
Always keep machine attached to tow vehicle.
c.
Ensure feed table height is a minimum of 24” (61 cm) off the ground. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
d.
Rotate and lock discharge chute to direct chips away from work area.
3. Brush Chipper Start:
a.
Place “
Throttle
” to low idle position and place “
Upper Feed Control Bar
” in center “STOP” position.
b.
Start engine and let it warm up.
c.
Move
“Throttle”
to maximum engine speed. “
Cutter Disc”
will engage automatically.
d.
Pull “
Upper Feed Control Bar
” into “FORWARD” feed position and push “
Reset/Hold-to- Run
” button on either side toward rear of
machine. Feed roller will start rotating in “FORWARD” to pull material into brush chipper.
Note
:
When engine speed drops below selected rpm because of heavy chipping, SmartFeed will momentarily reverse and stop
the feed roller. The feed roller will automatically restart when engine speed returns to maximum rpm.
4. Brush Chipper Feeding Tips:
a.
To reduce risk of being pulled into machine:
•
Feed from side of feed table,
NEVER
directly behind it. Feed large end of log or branch into chipper first.
•
If wearing gloves, they must have narrow tight-fitting cuffs.
NEVER
wear gauntlet-style cuffed gloves.
•
Keep away from rotating feed roller.
NEVER
climb onto feed table.
•
Use wood object to push twigs or small short material into feed roller.
NEVER
push material with hands, feet, rake, shovel or
other non-wood objects.
b.
To reduce risk of being struck by material, release limb immediately after it begins feeding, then turn away.
5. Stopping Brush Chipper Feeding:
a.
Push “
Upper Feed Control Bar”
toward front of machine to center “STOP” position
or
,
Pull “
Upper Feed Control Bar”
toward rear of machine to “E-Stop” position
or
,
Push
“Lower Feed Stop Bar”
toward front of machine.
6.
Removing Plugged Material:
a.
If feed roller plugs or stalls, push “
Upper Control Bar”
to “REVERSE” feed position. Reposition or trim oversize material and re-
feed into chipper.
b.
If cutter disc or discharge chute plugs, follow “
Shutdown Procedure”
outlined in attached operator’s manual. Then follow
instructions to unplug disc or discharge chute.
7. Restarting Stalled Machine:
a.
Place “
Upper Control Bar”
in center “STOP” position.
b.
Reduce engine
“Throttle”
setting to idle and restart engine.
c.
With
Throttle”
at low idle, use
“Upper Control Bar”
to reverse material out of feed roller.
d.
Increase engine speed to full rpm to engage
“Cutter Disc”
and resume feeding material.
8. Shutdown Procedure:
a.
Place
“Upper Control Bar”
in center “STOP” position.
b.
Reduce engine
“Throttle”
to idle.
“Cutter Disc”
will automatically disengage. Turn engine off and remove key.
c.
Wait for cutter disc to stop. Check front cutter housing slots to ensure disc rotation has stopped.
IMPORTANT:
Cutter disc will continue to rotate for a short time after engine has stopped.
Operator’s manual and rental center guide are available in other languages. Contact [email protected]. Se dispone del manual del operador y
de la guía de centros de alquiler en otros idiomas. Póngase en contacto con [email protected].
See other side for Safety Practices
11/2014 Your machine may have product improvements and features not yet contained in this guide. Part Number 105400D85
Edition 1_01
Vermeer Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice or obligation.
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