Echo 7812086 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 15)

12 INCH CHIPPER 11
OPERATION
The machine chips a variety of materials into a more readily
decomposed or handled condition. The following guidelines
can help you get started.
allow.the.machine.to.reach.full.rpm (2600) before
starting to chip material.
engage.the.hydraulic.feed. by positioning the feed
roller control arm in forward
position.
push. limb,. butt. end. first,.
into. the. feed. chute until it
contacts the feed roller. The
actual feed rate of the limb into
the chipper will depend on the
type of material fed and sharp-
ness of the cutting blades.
feed.brush.from.the.side.of.the.feed.chute, rather
than from the front. Step aside to avoid being hit by
the brush moving into the chipper.
Select.limbs.that.are.up.to.12.inches.in.diameter.
Trim side branches that cannot be bent enough to feed
into the feed chute. hold small diameter branches
together in a bundle and feed in simultaneously.
adjust.the.speed.of.the.feed.roller,.if necessary,.with
the feed roller speed control.
to. prevent. excessive. banging. and. slamming. on
the top of the chipping chamber that may occur when
feeding larger logs (8" and above), lift the feed roller
with the feed roller control.
if.the.engine.slows.to.where.it.may.stall, stop feeding
material and allow the engine to recover.
if.the.chipper.jams, reverse the feed by moving the
feed roller control arm to the reverse position.
alternate. greener. material. with. dry. material to
lubricate the chipping blades for longer life and better
performance. Chipping dead, dry material will create
heat and dull the chipping blades quickly.
the.chipping.blades.will.require.periodic.sharpen-
ing (refer to Sec. 5).
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never lean over the chute to push objects into the cutting
device. use a push stick or brush paddle.
never use shovels or forks to push brush. They can
go through the chipper and cause major damage.
Remove all metal, rocks, bottles, cans and other
foreign object from chipping material. If fed through
the chipper, pieces can come back like shrapnel to
injure or kill.
never push brush into the chute with your feet or any
part of your body.
The feed roller lift control is used to raise the feed roller
during operation so that larger logs (over 8 inches) can be
fed into the chipper easier. It is also used to gain access to
the feed roller when servicing the machine. The belt does
not have to be engaged to use the feed roller lift, but the
machine must be running. To raise the feed roller:
push the feed roller control to the right and hold it until
the feed roller is fully raised.
Secure using the lock up pin located on the roller slide
when servicing the machine. Do not use the lock up pin
when raising the feed roller to accomodate large logs.
Release the feed roller control.
To lower the feed roller, remove the lockup pin (this may
require raising the feed roller slightly), then release the
feed roller control.
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Feed Roller Lift Control
Feed Roller Lock Up Pin
using the feed roller lift makes feeding larger logs
(8" and above) easier and prevents the banging and
slamming to the top that can occur.
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