BX52R, BX72R, BX102R
Tractor Wood Chipper
Controls
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6. Controls
This section reviews the controls on the chipper. Before starting
to work, all operators should familiarize themselves with the
location and function of all controls.
6.1 Discharge Chute
The discharge chute has a spring-loaded latch handle that allows
the chute to be positioned at any angle, then locked into position
with the latch.
1.
Lift the latch handle up until the chute lock pin disengages.
2.
Use the handles to turn the chute.
3.
Release the latch handle and make sure the chute locks into
position at the next nearest lock point.
CAUTION!
Maintain a safe distance from the area where
the machine expels the wood chips. Use the
discharge chute and/or hood defl ector to direct
the expelled material away from the work area, all
people, animals, and objects.
The machine can expel wood chips fast enough
to cause eye, cut, and impact injuries and/or
property damage.
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Fig. 25 –
Discharge Chute
6.2 Discharge Chute Deflector
The discharge chute is equipped with a spring-tensioned hood
deflector to direct the wood chips.
1.
Lift and push the adjuster grip handle forward to move the
deflector into position as required.
2.
Lock the deflector into position by pulling back and down.
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Fig. 26 –
Chute Deflector
