Morbark BEEVER M12RX - Chipping the Wood; Feeding Brush into the Chipper

Keep this area clear of
debris to prevent
entanglements during
the chipping process.
Do not feed from
directly in front of
infeed.
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2.8
Chipping Wood
Feeding Brush into the Chipper
When you are about to feed brush into the chipper, position the throttle at
full RPM’s with the safety control bar in the feed position, as discussed on
the previous page.
NOTE: At least two trained operators must be on the work site at all times.
The work site is an area where the operators can see, hear, and react to a
emergency in a few seconds.
To Feed the brush:
1. Pick up a limb from the brush pile that is light enough to easily
maneuver. Keep your back straight and lift with your legs. The cut-end
should be facing towards the infeed.
NOTE: When breaking in a machine, it is recommended that you begin by
feeding 6” - 7” diameter pieces into the chipper, gradually working up to
the larger diameter pieces during the first 4-8 hours of work.
2. Insert the brush onto the infeed tray making sure your hands do not
enter the infeed chute area. When you feel the material pull away,
release the material and let it pull through the feed wheels.
NOTE: To safely feed shorter pieces; as the longer material enters the feed
wheels place the safety control bar into the stop position. Lay the shorter
material on top of the longer material, (without entering the infeed chute!)
then place the safety control bar back into the forward position and begin
the chipping process again.
3. Quickly turn, and face away from the infeed. Keep moving along your
motion path.
4. During the feeding process, monitor the gauges, standing at the side of
the machine.
5. Check the discharge chute and make sure the wood chips are projecting
at the correct angle. If necessary adjust the discharge chute.
NOTE: It is the operators responsibility to keep all bystanders away from the
work site.
Feed the cut-end into
the chipper
Release the brush
Turn away from
the chipper
Keep moving
Motion
path
Figure 2.7
The Chipping Cycle • Chipping Wood