OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this chipper. The operator must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the tractor, chipper, and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 5 through page 11.
Safety instructions are important! Read all attachment and power unit manuals; follow all safety rules and safety decal information. (Replace- ment manuals and safety decals are available from your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United States and Canada call
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet away from area of operation.
CAUTION
Know your controls and how to stop engine and attachment quickly in an emergency.
Operators must be instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of the equipment, its attach- ments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper instructions.
Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Do not put chipper into service unless all shields and guards are in place and in good condi- tion. Replace if damaged.
CHIPPER PRE-OPERATION
The chipping operation takes place on the side of the machine, where hardened steel chipper blades are mounted on a rotating rotor assembly. Material fed into
the chipper hopper is sliced into small chips and pro- pelled out though the discharge cap. The chips can be diverted into a container or onto the ground.
As with any other piece of power equipment, getting to know the feel for how your machine operates and get- ting to know the best techniques for particular jobs are important to overall good performance.
NOTE: For operation of this chipper, references to right, left, forward, and rearward directions are deter- mined from the operator’s position in the tractor seat.
ATTACHING CHIPPER TO TRACTOR
Make sure
IMPORTANT
■Avoid driveline angle greater than
1.Attach chipper hitch pins to tractor
2.Attach tractor top link to chipper clevis and secure with tractor top link pin.
3.Connect driveline to tractor PTO shaft.
NOTE: The minimum and maximum telescoping on the PTO shaft is 18.11 inches to 24.49 inches. The PTO shaft may need to be shortened depend- ing on the tractor the chipper is mounted on. To shorten the PTO shaft see Shorten Driveline, page 26.
4.Slide slip collar back or push slip pin in to make connection.
5.Make sure connection is secure. Slip collar or slip pin should snap back into original position.
6.Adjust the tractor
7.Adjust or remove tractor drawbar so that it will not interfere with chipper or driveline.
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