The NAKAYAMA PRO GS8700 is a robust wood chipper designed for outdoor use, capable of processing various types of organic material to help maintain a tidy garden or property. This device is built for efficiency and durability, offering a practical solution for reducing garden waste into manageable chips.
Function Description
The GS8700 wood chipper is primarily used for shredding branches, twigs, and other organic debris into smaller, more compact pieces. This process helps in waste management, creating mulch for gardening, or simply reducing the volume of material for easier disposal. The machine features a large hopper for feeding materials, a powerful engine to drive the chipping mechanism, and a discharge chute for expelling the processed chips. Its design emphasizes user safety and operational efficiency, making it suitable for both residential and light commercial applications. The device is equipped with wheels and a handle for easy transport across different terrains, enhancing its versatility in various outdoor settings.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: GS8700
- Chipping diameter: 60 mm
- Cutting length: 50 - 100 mm
- Blade speed: 400 rpm
- Engine type: OHV 4-stroke
- Starting system: Recoil starter
- Cylinder capacity: 212 cm³
- Maximum output: 7 hp
- Maximum engine speed: 3600 rpm
- Blades: 6 pieces
- Fuel / Oil volume: 3.6 lt / 0.6 lt
- Fuel type: Unleaded
- Net weight: 110 kg
These specifications highlight the chipper's capacity to handle moderately sized branches and its powerful engine, ensuring effective shredding performance. The 4-stroke OHV engine provides reliable operation, while the recoil starter offers a straightforward way to get the machine running. The substantial weight of 110 kg indicates a sturdy build, contributing to stability during operation.
Usage Features
The GS8700 is designed for user-friendly operation with several features aimed at enhancing convenience and safety.
- Assembly: The manual provides clear instructions for assembling the handle, wheels, support, and feed hopper, ensuring a correct setup before first use. This includes attaching the handle to the engine base, securing the wheels to the axle, mounting the support with bolts, and aligning the feed hopper with the assembly holes.
- Starting the Engine: The starting procedure involves checking the fuel and oil levels, setting the choke and throttle, and using the recoil starter. The manual emphasizes ensuring the area is clear and that all safety precautions are followed before starting.
- Fueling: The device uses unleaded fuel and has separate compartments for fuel and oil, with specified volumes. Users are advised to avoid overfilling and to clean up any spills immediately to prevent fire hazards.
- Material Feeding: Branches and other organic materials are fed into the large hopper. The design ensures that materials are guided towards the chipping blades efficiently. Users are instructed to maintain a safe distance from the feeding area and to avoid overloading the machine to prevent kickback.
- Stopping the Engine: To stop the engine, users simply move the throttle lever to "IDLE" and then turn the ignition switch to "OFF."
- Transportation: The chipper is equipped with wheels and a handle, making it relatively easy to move around the garden or property. Users are advised to ensure the fuel tank is empty or nearly empty before transport to prevent spills.
- Safety Precautions: The manual extensively covers safety, including wearing eye and hearing protection, non-slip footwear, and avoiding loose clothing. It warns against exhaust fumes, wood dust, and gasoline vapors, which can be harmful. Specific warnings are given regarding rotating blades and high-speed debris ejection, stressing the importance of keeping hands and feet away from moving parts and using the collection bag.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is crucial for the longevity and optimal performance of the GS8700. The manual outlines a comprehensive maintenance schedule and specific tasks.
- Maintenance Schedule: A detailed schedule is provided, indicating tasks to be performed before each use, every 5 hours, every 25 hours, every 100 hours, and during spring and autumn.
- Checks Before Each Use: This includes checking for loose parts, safety labels, the cone, hopper, and guards, and inspecting/rotating chipping knives.
- Engine Maintenance:
- Oil Level: Always check the oil level before starting the engine. The oil should be changed after the first 5-8 hours of operation and then every 50 hours.
- Air Filter: Clean the air filter regularly.
- Spark Plug: Inspect and clean the spark plug.
- Cooling Fins: Keep the engine and parts clean, especially the cooling fins, to prevent overheating.
- Chipping Knife Maintenance: The chipping knives should be inspected regularly for wear and sharpness. They should be sharpened or replaced when dull to maintain efficient chipping performance. The manual provides instructions for sharpening and replacing the knives, emphasizing safety precautions like disconnecting the spark plug wire before working on the blades.
- Cleaning: Regularly clean debris from the engine and chipper to prevent buildup that could lead to overheating or fire hazards.
- Storage: Before storing the unit for extended periods, it is recommended to empty the fuel tank and perform general maintenance. The chipper should be stored in a dry, secure location.
- Troubleshooting: A troubleshooting guide is included to help users identify and resolve common issues, such as the engine not starting, black exhaust, or unusual noise/vibration during operation. This guide provides possible causes and corresponding solutions.
By following these guidelines, users can ensure the NAKAYAMA PRO GS8700 operates safely and efficiently for many years, effectively managing garden waste and contributing to a cleaner outdoor environment.
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