Echo CH123DH Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 14)

12 INCH CHIPPER 10
Section
Move the machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
Make sure the cutting chamber is empty before starting.
Check engine oil level before starting. 1.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean diesel fuel. See the 2.
engine owners manual for instructions on bleeding the
fuel system on initial start up or if fuel runs out.
Make sure the engagement handle is disengaged. 3.
Move the key switch to the PREHEAT position. Wait 4.
until the glow lamp lights up to indicate that the glow
plug has completed pre-heating.
Turn the key switch to the right to start the engine. Re- 5.
lease the key switch immediately when the engine starts.
Do not crank engine for more than 10 seconds.
When the engine reaches 1100 RPM, engage the rotor 6.
by SLOWLY pushing the engagement handle up.
Allow the machine to reach full RPM (2600 RPM) 7.
before starting to chip material.
OPERATION
Lower the engine speed to 1500 RPM by pushing 1.
down on the throttle toggle switch located on the
control panel.
Disengage the engagement handle to release belt. 2.
Let machine idle for a few seconds. 3.
Turn the key switch to the OFF position. 4.
Allow machine to come to a complete stop. 5.
The discharge chute can rotate 360° and lock into different
positions using the chute rotator. To adjust the discharge
chute, pull the rotator lock down. Turn the discharge chute
until the chute faces the desired position; then let go of the
rotator lock and fine tune the position of the chute until the
lock snaps back into place.
The discharge cap directs how high and how far the chipped
material blows. Adjust the discharge cap by turning the
discharge cap crank. Turn the handle clockwise to raise the
discharge angle. Turn the handle counterclockwise to lower
the discharge angle.
Directing the discharge chute
4.1 STARTING THE CHIPPER
Before operating your machine, be sure you read and
understand all safety, controls and operating instructions
in this Owner/Operators 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 DIRECTING THE DISCHARGE CHUTE
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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.
DISCHARGE
CAP CRANK
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
ROTATOR
ROTATOR LOCK
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.