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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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C190-0013 11.04.2019
Locate the machine on firm level ground.•
Check machine is well supported and cannot•
move.
Check jack stand is lowered and secure.•
Check all guards are fitted and secure.•
Check the discharge unit is in place and fastened•
securely.
Check discharge tube is pointing in a safe•
direction.
Check the feed funnel to ensure no objects are•
inside.
Check feed tray is in up position - to prevent•
people reaching rollers.
Check controls as described below.•
Check (visually) for fluid leaks.•
Check fuel and hydraulic oil levels.•
For parts location see diagrams on pages 3 & 4.
It is essential to carry out the following tests to check safety equipment - this sequence of tests will only take a few
seconds to carry out. We recommend that these tests are carried out daily. Observing the function as described will
confirm that the safety circuits are working correctly. This is also a good opportunity to remind all operators of the
control and emergency stop systems.
PRESS THE GREEN PANEL
THE ROLLERS
SHOULD RUN
PRESS THE RED BAR
THE ROLLERS
SHOULD STOP
PRESS THE GREEN
PANEL AGAIN
THE ROLLERS
SHOULD RUN
PRESS THE EMERGENCY
RED BUTTON
THE ROLLERS
SHOULD STOP
PRESS THE BLUE
PANEL
THE ROLLERS SHOULD
NOT TURN
PULL TO RESET
THE RED BUTTON
THE MACHINE IS
READY TO USE
PRESS THE RED BAR
TO POWER THE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Set engine to idle position.•
Allow to run for at least one full minute.•
Switch off and remove ignition key.•
DAILY CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
BEFORE USING THE CHIPPER
STARTER
SWITCH
THROTTLE
LEVER
CHOKE
For more detailed information refer to the Engine Owner’s
Manual
STARTING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE ENGINE
FOR A COLD ENGINE:
Place the throttle control at 1/3 throttle and pull the choke out.•
Insert ignition key into starter switch.•
Turn the key to start the engine. Release the key as soon as the•
engine starts.
Gradually return the choke to the off position as the engine starts•
and warms up. Allow the engine to warm up for at least one minute
before chipping.
FOR A WARM ENGINE:
Follow the instructions for a ‘cold engine’ but return the choke to the•
off position as soon as the engine starts.
If engine fails to start after 10 seconds leave for 1 minute and try again.
WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AT FULL SPEED
PRESS THE BLUE PANEL
THE ROLLERS SHOULD TURN
BACKWARDS ONLY WHILE THE PANEL
IS PRESSED