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Operation, 1 starting the chipper, 2 stopping the chipper – Echo CH9540H Owners Manual v.4 User Manual

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PTO CHIPPERS

10

Section

opERaTIoN

Move tractor throttle to slowest position.

1.

disengage PTO lever and shut off tractor engine.

2.

Allow machine to come to a complete stop.

3.

4.1 STaRTING THE CHIppER

4

connect PTO driveline to tractor as described in Sec.

1.

2.8.
Adjust three-point top link so the chipper sits level.

2.

Start tractor engine and engage PTO (refer to tractor

3.

owner’s manual). Increase engine speed to rated PTO

RPM.
Make sure the feed roller control bar is in the Stop

4.

position. The controller will flash red until the bar is in

Stop. See Sec 7.3 for a table of all flash codes for the

controller light.

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.

WaRNING

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.

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.

WaRNING

4.2 SToppING THE CHIppER

4.3 opERaTING THE CHIppER

CauTIoN

WaRNING

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!

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.

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.

NoTE

If forward and reverse feed positions are reversed

when you power up the machine, you may have

plugged the connectors into the wrong plug.

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