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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Use
The feed wheel operates in two directions, forward and reverse.
When the chipper drum is moving the chipper hood MUST be closed and locked in place using the hood latches. To insure that the chipper hood is
locked, the machine is equipped with a hood safety switch. The switch will not allow the machine to start with the hood open.
Maintenance
Follow these steps to achieve good quality chips, eliminate stress on the chipper as well as reducing down time due to clogged components:
• Knives must be made of the correct steel composition and hardness
• Always maintain proper cutting angle and sharpening techniques
• Change the knives frequently
• Maintain correct anvil/knife clearances
• Keep the anvil square
• Use matched sets of knives on the chipper drum
• Do not use knives that are too narrow
• Keep anvil and chipper knife bolts tight
• Clean holder pocket when changing knives
• Protect blades when not in chipper
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