Hansa C25 Chipper, Shredder
Product Information
The product is a piece of equipment that is used for cutting
and/or trimming. It requires certain safety equipment to be used,
and safety precautions should be taken when operating the
equipment. The equipment has a cutting rotor clutch, throttle,
choke knob, engagement handle, and a yellow control bar for
feeding, reversing, and stopping the machine. The machine has an
emergency stop device that should be released before starting the
machine.
Product Usage Instructions
Before starting the equipment, ensure that the required safety
equipment is being used. If someone else will be operating the
equipment, give them this sheet to read. If the equipment is being
hired for commercial use, give this sheet to the site supervisor so
that everyone operating the equipment has access to this
information.
- Perform pre-start checks and safety precautions.
- Disengage the cutting rotor clutch by turning it
anticlockwise. - Set the throttle to a minimum.
- Pull the choke knob outwards.
- Turn the key to start and release it after starting. If the
machine won’t start, ensure the two emergency stop devices are
released by turning the knob clockwise. - Increase the throttle to high idle and run for 1 minute.
- Push the choke lever inwards.
- Slowly engage the cutting rotor by turning the engagement
handle clockwise until it stops. - Set the throttle to maximum.
- To feed, pull the yellow control bar; to reverse, push the
control bar; to stop, put control bar in middle position. - To stop the equipment, put the control bar in the neutral
(middle) position. - Reduce the throttle to a minimum and wait for 1 minute for the
cutting rotor to slow down. - Disengage the cutting rotor clutch by turning it
anticlockwise. - Turn the key off.
When operating the equipment, follow all safety precautions and
use the equipment as instructed.
Instructions for Use
REQUIRED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
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SAFETY FIRST
If you are collecting the equipment for someone else please make sure this sheet is given to the equipment user to read. This sheet should be given to the site supervisor if the equipment is being hired for commercial use so that the information is available to all users.
Before starting any job, be sure to spend a few minutes planning and understanding the hazards and risks of the job. Do this by: · Thinking about and observing your
surroundings · Running through the steps of the job
in your mind · Identifying the hazards, how you can
get hurt and how you’ll prevent it · Knowing what plant and equipment
you need · Only starting when you can do the
job safely · Ensuring you are trained or
experienced for the task · Communicating with everyone
involved
Points to consider when planning a task. Can you: · Come into contact with an energy
source (e.g. heat, electricity, substance under pressure) or hazardous materials · Be struck-by or against anything? · Be caught-in, on or between anything? · Slip, trip or fall on the same or too a lower level · Strain or sprain a muscle? · Cause damage to plant equipment or property? · Spill or pollute something?
Chipper/Shredder Hansa C25
When towing
· Maximum trailer towing speed is 90km/hr
· Ensure trailer is securely attached to suitable rated tow vehicle and all lights work
· Ensure inlet table is up in the locked position
· Ensure outlet chute is facing forwards, with clamp handle tightened
Pre-Start Checks and Safety
· Check petrol and engine oil level · Check and adjust direction of outlet
chute and outlet deflector · Ensure the chipper is positioned on firm
level ground and remains attached to the tow vehicle · Ensure you inspect the material to be chipped to ensure it is free of flax and non-organic material: rocks, glass, wire, metal, etc. · Ensure you have no loose clothing or long hair that could get caught · Ensure the inlet chute and table is clear of material when starting the chipper · Ensure that bystanders are kept a safe distance away from hazards including outlet chute discharge, inlet chute, and noise
Starting Procedure
1. Disengage cutting rotor clutch (anticlockwise)
2. Set throttle to minimum 3. Pull choke knob outwards 4. Turn key to start and release after
starting o If machine won’t start, ensure the two emergency stop devices are released (turn knob clockwise)
5. Increase throttle to high idle and run for 1 minute
6. Push choke lever in 7. Slowly engage cutting rotor by turning
engagement handle clockwise until it stops 8. Set throttle to maximum 9. To feed, pull the yellow control bar; to reverse, push the control bar; to stop, put control bar in middle position.
Stopping and After Use
1. Put control bar in neutral (middle position)
2. Reduce throttle to minimum and wait 1 minute for cutting rotor to slow down
3. Disengage cutting rotor clutch (anticlockwise)
4. Turn key off
When Operating
· Stand to the side of the inlet chute when feeding material into the machine to reduce the risk of being pulled in if you get caught by material
· NEVER PLACE LIMBS INSIDE THE CHUTE OF THE MACHINE WHEN IN OPERATION
· Restrict diameter size of logs to 6 inch / 160 mm
· Should a blockage occur, stop the machine before clearing NEVER TRY AND CLEAR A BLOCKAGE WHILST THE MACHINE IS RUNNING
· Always wear the required safety equipment (as listed)
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