Turn engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
restart engine, then attempt to re-engage the belt drive
The chipper slows down and stalls
• The chipper is clogged up
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
then close and lock the outlet chute
Discharge slows down
• The chipper is clogged up
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, remove debris,
then close and lock the outlet chute
The chipper is slowing down
• The chipper can’t process the amount of material fed into it
Feed the material in slower
Reduce material volume
The chipper will not self-feed
The knives and/or anvil might be blunt
Inspect and sharpen or replace knives and/or anvil as required. Ensure correct clearances between
knives and anvil
The material is ejected in long strips
• The knives and/or anvil might be blunt
Inspect and sharpen or replace knives and/or anvil as required. Ensure correct clearances between
knives and anvil
The chipper is clogged
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped and remove
debris. You may need to disassemble the housing in order to remove the debris. See step 9 of ‘Remove
the knife for sharpening’ on page 15 for more details on this process
The chipper starts making unusual noise, the cutting rotor strikes a foreign object, or the chipper starts to vibrate
Turn the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire, ensure rotor has completely stopped, then inspect
for damage
Replace or repair any damaged parts
Check for and tighten any loose parts
Do NOT attempt to repair the chipper unless you are competent to do so
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