Echo 76854 - Manual (Page 16)

PTO CHIPPERS 12
Section
oPeraTIon
4.1 sTarTInG THe CHIPPer
4
4.2 sToPPInG THe CHIPPer
4.3 oPeraTInG THe CHIPPer
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If forward and reverse feed positions are reversed
when you power up the machine, you may have
plugged the connectors into the wrong plug.
As with any other piece of outdoor equipment, getting the
feel for how your machine operates and getting to know
the best techniques for particular jobs are important to
overall good performance.
CHIPPInG oPeraTIon
The chipping operation takes place on the front of the
machine, where hardened steel chipper blades are
mounted on a rotating disk assembly. Material fed into the
chipper chute is sliced into small chips and propelled out
through a discharge tube.
warnInG
Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. Make
sure cutting chamber is empty before starting.
warnInG
Before operating your machine, be sure you read and
understand all safety, controls and operating instructions
in this owner’s manual and on your machine. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in serious injury or
property damage.
1. connect PTO driveline to tractor as described in Sec.
2.6.
2. Adjust three-point top link so the chipper sits level.
3. Start tractor engine and engage PTO (refer to tractor
owner’s manual). Increase engine speed to rated PTO
RPM.
4. Make sure the feed roller control bar is in the Stop
position. The controller will flash red until the bar is in
Stop. See Sec 6 for a table of all flash codes for the
controller light.
warnInG
Do not inspect or work on PTO drive area without first
disengaging PTO and shutting off tractor. Allow all
moving parts to come to a complete stop.
1. Move tractor throttle to slowest position.
2. disengage PTO lever and shut off tractor engine.
3. Allow machine to come to a complete stop.
warnInG
Read and follow all safety instructions in this manual.
Failure to operate the machine in accordance with
the safety instructions maY resulT In Personal
InJurY!
CauTIon
Obtain and wear safety glasses at all times when
operating the machine.
do not wear loose fitting clothing.
The operator should always wear heavy boots, gloves,
pants, and a long-sleeved shirt.
use common sense and practice safety to protect
yourself from branches, sharp objects, and other
harmful objects.
warnInG
never lean over the chipper chute to push objects
into the cutting device. use a push stick or brush
paddle.
never use shovels or forks to feed brush. They can
cause extensive damage if they contact the blades.
In addition, metal pieces can be ejected from the
chipper chute and cause serious injury or death.
never feed brush into the chute with your feet.
never use hands or feet to clear materials that build
up in the chute.