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4.4 Feed Jam & Blockages
Be aware that whatever is fed into the machine has to come out of the chute.
Always monitor the state of chip flow out of the chute. If it stops, STOP FEEDING
MATERIAL IMMEDIATELY. Continuing to feed material will further compact a
blockage and make it more difficult to clear.
If the chipping chamber or chute become blocked:
1. Stop the engine and remove ignition key
2. Remove chute and check that it is clear
3. If the chipping chamber is blocked, open the engine cover, then chipping
chamber cover. DO NOT REACH INTO THE CHIPPING CHAMBER WITH
HANDS. Beware that the flywheel within the chipping chamber has two sharp
blades mounted on it and can move causing a serious injury risk. Wearing
protective gloves and using a piece of wood, carefully clean out the chipping
chamber
If feed becomes jammed:
1. Stop the engine and remove
ignition key
2. Open engine and chipping
chamber covers
3. Release feed roller spring tension
on both sides by slackening off the
eye bolt nuts and remove if
necessary
4. Insert feed lift tool and lift top feed
roller to fully open
5. Insert M12 screw into side of feed
chamber and screw completely in
If possible, lower top feed roller
onto the screw to secure in the
open position. This screw acts
as a safety stop once the
obstruction has been removed.
6. There should now be access to
the feed chamber. Beware that
this is the machines cutting zone. The top and bottom feed rollers have sharp
teeth and the flywheel cutting blades are not far from them. DO NOT PUT
HANDS INTO THIS AREA. Wearing protective gloves and using a piece of
wood, carefully clear jammed material inside feed chamber
7. When clear, lift top feed roller via lifting tool, remove top feed M12 securing
screw, lower top feed roller and remove lifting tool
8. Re-assemble feed tensioner springs and close covers
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