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Chipper Knife Care
Be kind to your chipper
knives. Although they are high
quality tool steel they are not
indestructible. All chippers will
perform better when chipping
fresh, green, clean limbs. The
moisture in the limbs lubricates
the knives and reduces friction.
(Do not however attempt to chip
rotten wood since it will plug
your chipper)
Although you can chip dry
material, this will wear the
knives at a faster rate than fresh
green material. You must use
your best judgment on this type
of material. Try to avoid dirty
limbs, since the dirt is abrasive
and will reduce life expectancy.
Always avoid material that may
contain nails or foreign objects.
How Long Will My
Chipper Knives Last?
We get asked this question very often. WoodMaxx chippers are equipped with
knives made from very high quality tool steel. That being said, all chipper
knives will dull over time and will require sharpening or replacing at some
point. If you treat the knives with the same respect as your chainsaw chain,
you will get the longest life out of them. Follow the guidelines below to get
the most out of your chipper knives.
Treat your chipper knives as you would a chain saw chain or the blades of
a lawn mower. Be conscious of what you feed into the chipper, and you will
get a lot of work out of a set of knives.
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