Echo CH9540H Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 14)

PTO CHIPPERS 10
Section
oPERATIoN
4.1 STARTING THE CHIPPER
connect PTO driveline to tractor as described in Sec. 1.
2.8.
Adjust three-point top link so the chipper sits level.
2.
Start tractor engine and engage PTO (refer to tractor 3.
owner’s manual). Increase engine speed to rated PTO
RPM.
Do not inspect or work on PTO drive area without first
disengaging PTO and shutting off tractor. Allow all
moving parts to come to a complete stop.
WARNING
As with any other piece of outdoor equipment, getting the
feel for how your machine operates and getting to know
the best techniques for particular jobs are important to
overall good performance.
CHIPPING oPERATIoN
The chipping operation takes place on the front of the
machine, where hardened steel chipper blades are
mounted on a rotating disk assembly. Material fed into the
chipper chute is sliced into small chips and propelled out
through a discharge tube.
Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
Make sure cutting chamber is empty before starting.
WARNING
Before operating your machine, be sure you read
and understand all safety, controls and operating
instructions in this owner’s manual and on your
machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious injury or property damage.
WARNING
4.2 SToPPING THE CHIPPER
Move tractor throttle to slowest position. 1.
disengage PTO lever and shut off tractor engine. 2.
Allow machine to come to a complete stop. 3.
4.3 oPERATING THE CHIPPER
WARNING
CAuTIoN
WARNING
Read and follow all safety instructions in this manual.
Failure to operate the machine in accordance with
the safety instructions mAY RESuLT IN PERSoNAL
INJuRY!
Obtain and wear safety glasses at all times when
operating the machine.
do not wear loose fitting clothing.
The operator should always wear heavy boots, gloves,
pants and a long-sleeved shirt.
use common sense and practice safety to protect
yourself from branches, sharp objects, and other
harmful objects.
Never lean over the chipper chute to push objects
into the cutting device. use a push stick or brush
paddle.
Never use shovels or forks to feed brush. They can
cause extensive damage if they contact the blades.
In addition, metal pieces can be ejected from the
chipper chute and cause serious injury or death.
Never feed brush into the chute with your feet.
Never use hands or feet to clear materials that build up
in the chute.
The machine chips a variety of materials into a more
readily decomposed or handled condition. The following
guidelines will help you get started.
Run unit at full operating speed before starting to chip 1.
material.
limbs fed in to the chipper chute must be x inches (x
2.
cm) in diameter or less. Trim side branches that cannot
be bent enough to feed into the chipper chute. hold
small diameter branches together in a bundle and feed
in simultaneously.
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