Echo 71854 - Manual (Page 14)

PTO CHIPPERS 12
CONTROLS AND OPERATION
Trim side branches that cannot be bent enough to feed 2.
into the chipper chute. Small diameter branches can be
held together in a bundle and fed in simultaneously.
feed brush from the side of the chute, rather than
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from the front. Then, step aside to avoid being hit by
the brush moving into the chipper.
Never lean over the chute to push objects into the cut-
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ting device. use a push stick or brush paddle.
Never use shovels or forks to push brush. They can 5.
go through the chipper, are expensive to replace, and
cause major damage. In addition, metal pieces can
be shot back like shrapnel to injure or kill the operator
or bystanders.
Never push brush into the feed chute with your feet.
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engage the hydraulic feed by moving the control arm. 7.
Pull the arm toward you to engage the hydraulic feed.
in the forward direction, the feed rate increases as the
arm is moved.
Place limb, butt end first, into the chipper chute until it
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contacts the hydraulic feed roller and is drawn into the
chipper blades. The actual feed rate of the limb into
the chipper will depend on the type of material fed and
the sharpness of the cutting blades.
If the chipper jams, reverse the feed by moving the
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control arm in the reverse direction. remove the branch
and rotate it before reinserting it into the chute. alter-
nately insert and retract the limb or insert continuously
at a rate that will not kill the engine.
chipping dead, dry material will create heat and dull the
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chipping blades quickly. alternate greener material with
dry material to lubricate the chipping blades for longer
life and better performance. When the chipping blades
become dull, they will require sharpening. refer to the
Service and Maintenance section for more information
on sharpening blades.
3.2.1 sTarTing
1. Place tractor transmission in park or neutral and set
parking brake. connect 3 point mounts between the
chipper and tractor. Secure connections with snap pins.
Adjust 3 point top link so that the chipper sits level.
2. connect PTO shaft to tractor. Make sure you are using
the correct rPM machine. do not operate machine at
speeds different than specified on shield.
3. Never inspect or work on PTO drive area without first
disengaging PTO, shutting off tractor engine and wait-
ing for all moving parts to stop.
4. Start tractor engine and engage PTO drive clutch (see
tractor owner's manual). increase engine speed to
rated PTO rPM position.
3.2.2 sToPPing
To stop machine, proceed as follows:
1. Move tractor throttle to SlOW position.
2. disengage PTO lever and shut off tractor engine.
3. allow machine to come to a complete stop.
3.2.3 cHiPPing
This chipper is designed to chip a variety of materials into
a more readily decomposing or handled condition. The
following guidelines can be used to help you get started.
Be sure the unit is at full operating speed before you 1.
start to chip material.
3.2 oPeraTion
Keep face and body away from the feed opening. do
not over reach. Keep proper balance and footing at all
times.
Warning
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The heavy rotor will continue to turn for some time after
the engine or tractor has been shut off. you can tell
that the rotor has stopped when no noise or machine
vibration is present. inserting a branch into the chipper
chute to contact the blades will slow the rotor and
shorten stopping time.
Warning
Please read and follow all safety instructions in this
manual. failure to operate the chipper in accordance
with the safety instructions May reSulT iN PerSONal
iNJury!
do not leave machine unattended or attempt any
inspection unless PTO is disengaged and tractor engine
is shut off. allow moving parts to come to a complete
stop.
Warning
cauTion
Wear safety glasses at all times when operating the
machine. Do not wear loose fitting clothing. The op-
erator should always wear heavy boots, gloves, pants
and shirt. use common sense and practice safety to
protect yourself from branches, sharp objects and
other harmful objects.