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Warning – Echo 74624S Owners Manual v.2 User Manual

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OPERATION

4.4 chiPPing

Warning

the bear Cat 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

start to chip material. Adjust engine speed with the

throttle. on diesel models the throttle can be locked.
engage the hydraulic feed by moving the control

arm. Pull the arm toward you to engage the hydraulic

feed. The speed of the feed roller can be adjusted by

turning the speed control knob on the chipper valve

assembly.
Select limbs that are up to 6 inches in diameter. trim

side branches that cannot be bent enough to feed into

the chipper chute. Small diameter branches can be

held together in a bundle and fed in simultaneously.
Place limb, butt end first, into the chipper chute until it

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

sharpness of the cutting blades.
Feed brush from the side of the chute, rather than from

the front. Step aside to avoid being hit by the brush

moving into the chipper.
Never lean over the chute to push objects into the cut-

ting 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. In

addition, metal pieces can come back like shrapnel to

injure or kill.
Never push brush into the chute with your feet.
If the feed roller slips downward pressure on the roller

can be increased by moving the eyebolt that connects

the spring to the feed roller.
alternate greener material with dry material to lubricate

the chipping blades for longer life and better perfor-

mance. When the chipping blades become dull, they

will require periodic sharpening. Refer to Service and

Maintenance, “Sharpening Chipper blades.”

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obtain and wear safety glasses at all times when

operating the machine. Do not wear loose fitting cloth-

ing. use common sense and practice safety to protect

yourself from branches, sharp objects and other harm-

ful objects.

4.5 direcTing The chiPPer chuTe

Directing the chute

the chipper chute can be locked in 53 different positions

using the chute rotor. the discharge cap can be directed

to adjust how high and how far the chipped material is

blown.

To adjust the chute rotor, lift up the rotor lock. Turn the

chute rotor until the chute faces the desired position. let

go of the rotor lock and fine tune the position of the rotor

until the lock snaps in place.

The discharge cap is adjusted by turning the discharge

crank cap either clockwise or counterclockwise. turning

the handle clockwise will raise the position of the discharge

cap. turning the handle counterclockwise will lower the

position of the discharge cap.

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!

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