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BXTR6438
5.6 Unplugging
Although the machine is designed to handle a wide variety of
material without any problem, occasionally it may plug. If the
machine plugs, follow this procedure to unplug:
1.
Before shutting the engine off, reverse the feed rollers to
remove the material from the feed hopper.
2.
Place the machine in a
Safe Condition
before beginning.
SAFE CONDITION
•
Shut off engine. Remove ignition key.
•
Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
•
Disconnect battery ground (-) cable.
•
Block or chock wheels.
3.
Clear the area of bystanders.
4.
Visually inspect and ensure all the material is out and
nothing is jammed or wedged between the rollers and the
rotor. If this does not unplug the chipper or the engine is
stopped, the plug must be removed by hand.
5.
Pull any remaining material out of the feed hopper and
discharge hood.
6.
Use a stick to poke any material loose jammed into the
discharge hood. Be sure all the material is cleared out, and
nothing is jammed or wedged between the input opening
and the rotor.
7.
Check that everyone is clear of machine before restarting
engine.
8.
Start the engine and resume working.
5.6.1 Severe plug:
1.
Ensure the machine is in
safe condition
before beginning.
2.
Open the upper rotor housing.
3.
Remove jammed material from inside the rotor
compartment.
4.
Clean out the discharge chute.
5.
Inspect the lower rotor housing and clean out any debris.
IMPORTANT! Be aware that the rotor has 4 chipper blades.
Reaching into the rotor compartment to clear a plug must be
done with great care.
6.
If required, rotate the rotor:
very carefully
and slowly
turn the rotor by hand to be sure there is nothing jammed
between the rotor and stationary blades.
Do not reach into
the rotor housing while the rotor is moving.
7.
Unscrew the 2 bolts that secure the upper roller assembly.
8.
Grasp the roller assembly lift handle and pull the assembly
up and back.
9.
Once the roller assembly is up, the gas springs will keep
the assembly up in position, and you will have access to
the roller housing.
Remove jammed
material
Open upper rotor
housing
WARNING!
Machine shown with guards removed for
illustrative purposes only. Never operate
machine with guards removed.
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