Echo CH500H Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 15)

5" and 8" Skid Steer Chipper
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OPERATION
4.5 STARTING THE CHIPPER
4.6 STOPPING THE CHIPPER
Running the skid steer chipper is a one- or two-man
operation. If the system mandates an operator in the
driveseat, two people are needed. The chipper engages
with the hydraulics of the skid steer, as do most skid steer
powered attachments.
1. Set parking brake.
2. Ensure the feed roller is in the neutral position.
3. Engage the hydraulics of the skid steer to supply power
to the unit. The chipper will start to spin.
4. Place the feed roller in the operating position and bring
the unit up to speed.
5. The chipper is ready to chip.
1. Disengage the feed roller after all material has been
cleared from the chipper.
2. Slow down the engine of the skid steer to idle and after
several seconds disengage the skid steer hydraulics.
4.7 OPERATING THE CHIPPER
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
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.
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!
The machine chips a variety of materials into a more
readily decomposed or handled condition. The following
guidelines will help you get started.
1. Run unit at full operating speed before starting to
chip material.
2. Limbs fed in to the chipper chute must be less
than 5 inches in diameter for model CH500H and
8 inches for model CH800H. The CH500H is most
effective when chipping 3-inch material. For material 4-5
inches, adjust the feed rate if the chipper starts to bog
down. The CH800H is most effective when chipping
5-inch material. When feeding materials that are 6-8
inches in diameter, adjust the feed rate if the chipper
starts to bog down.
3. 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.
4. Exclude pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, and
other foreign objects when feeding material into the
machine.
5. Feed brush from the side of the chipper chute, rather
than from the front. Step aside to avoid being hit by the
brush moving into the chipper.
6. Place limb, butt end first, into the chipper chute
until it contacts the chipper blades. The actual feed
rate of the limb into the chipper will depend on the type
of material fed and sharpness of the cutting blades.
7. If the engine slows to where it may stall, stop feeding
material and allow the engine to recover. Feed material
more evenly.
8. If the chipper jams, remove the branch and rotate it
before reinserting it into the chute. Alternately insert
and retract the limb or insert continuously at a rate that
will not kill the engine.
9. Do not use the hydraulic system to clear a plugged
rotor. Raise the feed roller with the jack. Refer to
Section 5.7.
10. Alternate greener material with dry material to
lubricate the chipping blades for longer life and better
performance. Chipping dead, dry material will create
heat and dull the chipping blades quickly.
11. Sharpen the chipping blades periodically. Check
the sharpness of the blades every 5-15 hours. Refer
to the Service and Maintenance section for sharpening
instructions.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or property damage: shut
off engine and make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop before, servicing, adjusting
or repairing. Disconnect the battery and remove
ignition key where applicable.