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4 sharpening the blades, 5 adjusting the chipper anvil, English – Echo CH611DH Owners Manual v.5 User Manual

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6 INCH CHIPPER

ENGLISH

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, shut off power source,

disengage the hydraulics, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

WARNING

Figure 5.3, Anvil adjustment

45˚

SHARPENED

SURFACE

MOUNTING SURFACE

(DO NOT GRIND)

.50”

SHARPENED

SURFACE

MOUNTING SURFACE

(DO NOT GRIND)

Figure 5.2, Blade sharpening

5.4 sharpeninG The BlaDes

The blades can be ground on a bench grinder or by a

professional.

1. Never sharpen or grind the mounting surfaces of the

blades. this will cause the edge to roll and the blade will

be damaged, resulting in poor chipping performance.

2. Regrind the angled edge of the chipping blades to 45

degrees (see figure below). Make sure some type of

fixture is used to correctly hold the blade at the proper

angle.

3. Be careful when grinding so that the blade does not

become overheated and change color. this will remove

the heat-treated properties.

4. use short grinding times and cool with water or some

type of liquid coolant.

5. Remove an equal amount off each blade to maintain

rotor balance.

6. Small imperfections such as nicks and burrs on the flat

side of the blade will not affect the chipping performance

of the machine.

7. For blades that have been repeatedly sharpened,

ensure that the sharpened surface extends past the

chipping slot opening. If it does not extend past the

opening, the blades should be replaced.

5.5 aDJusTinG The chipper anvil

1. lift rotor access cover and expose rotor.

2. Measure the amount of clearance between chipping

blade and chipper anvil from inside of housing.

3. Loosen the three 1/2" bolts that hold the chipper anvil

to the frame (see below).

The chipping blades should clear the anvil by 1/16" to 3/8".

Check the clearance every 8 hours of operation and adjust

if needed. The chipping anvil is reversible. All four sides of

the anvil can be used for chipping.
To adjust the anvil:

4. Adjust inward or outward to the desired measurement,

using the adjustment nuts provided.

5. Tighten bolts on chipping block to 75 ft-lbs. and resume

operation.

If chipper anvil edge is damaged or worn unevenly, remove

the three bolts holding the anvil and use one of the other

three edges. Replace as necessary.