Echo CH500H Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 12)

5" and 8" Skid Steer Chipper
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Section
FEATURES & CONTROLS
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FEED RATE CONTROL
Adjust the feed roller speed with the hand crank located
below the chipper feed table. Use a slower feed roller
speed when feeding large branches into the chipper.
Increase the feed roller speed when feeding small
branches into the chipper. Turning the crank counter-
clockwise decreases the feed roller speed. Turning the
crank clockwise increases the feed roller speed.
FEED ROLLER CONTROL ARM
The feed roller control arm has four positions: reverse,
stop, forward, reverse.
Reverse: Reverses the direction of the feed roller. Use
this function to clear a plugged feed roller.
Stop: Stops the feed roller.
Forward: Engages the feed roller and pulls material into
the chipper.
Reverse: Reverses the direction of the feed roller.
DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
The discharge deflector can be used to aim the spray of
wood chips from the chipper.
DISCHARGE LOCK PIN
The discharge lock pin serves to lock the rotating
discharge tube. The discharge tube is free to pivot. To
engage the lock, insert the discharge lock pin into the
desired position.
EXTENSION TRAY
The chute extension tray is lowered by releasing the
latches. The extension tray then pivots down.
Understanding how your machine works will help you achieve the best results when using your machine. The following
descriptions define the features and controls of your machine.
CHIPPER
BLADE
ACCESS
COVER
DISCHARGE
TUBE
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
UNIVERSAL
SKID-STEER
MOUNT
OWNER’S MANUAL
COMPARTMENT
FEED ROLLER
LIFT JACK
FEED RATE
CONTROL
DISCHARGE
LOCK PIN
UNIVERSAL
SKID-STEER
MOUNT
FEED ROLLER
CONTROL ARM
CHIPPER
CHUTE
EXTENSION
TRAY
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CHIPPER BLADE ACCESS COVER
Remove the two bolts to access the blades. Check the
sharpness of the blades every 5-15 hours and sharpen
as necessary.
FEED ROLLER LIFT JACK
Use the lift jack to raise the feed roller when servicing the
machine. See Section 5.7.
CHIPPER CHUTE
Feed materials into the chipper chute to be chipped.
Follow all safety instructions.
UNIVERSAL SKID-STEER MOUNT
To mount the chipper on the skid steer, see Section 4.2
and 4.3