BETSTCO PK-GTS1500E Towable Wood Chipper Instruction Manual

: June 10, 2024
: BETSTCO

BETSTCO PK-GTS1500E Towable Wood Chipper

OPERATION AND PARTS

GENERAL

Manufacturer

Betst Products, lie
www.Betstco.com

Safety & Environment

The GTS1500 should be used only by an adult who fully understands the users’ manual and the way the machine works.

See that the machine stands horizontal and check the tire pressure regularly (minimum 1,5 bar, maximum 1,9 bar)

Mark off an area at least 3 meters wide and 12 meters long on the output side. While chipping, the users must take care that no-one can get hurt by chips flying out. Use red/ white ribbons for marking the danger zone See that no-one and no animals are within a zone of 12 meters around the machine.

Remove the key from the ignition switch when:

the GTS 1500 is left unattended
theGTS1500isbeingmaintained or worked on
covers and/or input/output tubes are being removed.

Maintain the GTS 1500 regularly (see chapter Maintenance of the chipper and checks”)

Personal safety

Wear personal safety devices at all times when using the GTS1500. In use, the machine makes more than 90 dBA and therefore it is compulsory to wear ear protection.

There is a risk of hearing damage otherwise!

Do not wear any loose clothes, or clothes with strings or Ties. Use the GTS1500 only in the open air.

The GTS1500 is made only for chipping newly cut wood having a maximum diameter of 100mm. It is prohibited to feed any other material into the machine (e.g. metal, stones, plastics or any other material). If you wish to chip roots, clean the roots from sand, earth, stones or other debris.

Every use different from that described above discharges the manufacturer from any responsibility.
Fill the fuel tank in the open air only. Use a jerrycan with a flexible hose.

Use only unleaded petrol Euro 95
Every time you want to use the machine, check the machine properly and replace any faulty or worn parts immediately.

Check before every use at least the following:

loose bolts and nuts
damaged rubber flaps in the input tube – change them if they are damaged or worn.
Oil level in the engine
Cracks in the plating and/or failed wildings
Cracked or damaged wiring

Be sure the GTS1500 has been maintained properly.
Damage or harm caused using faulty, worn or not original parts are not within the manufacturer’s responsibility .. Keep your face and body as far as possible from the input tube. While feeding the machine do not stand higher than the bottom of the wheels.
Never service the machine before having removed the key from the ignition switch.
Never tilt the machine while the engine is still running.
Replace warning signs if damaged or not sufficiently legible.

Explanation of the warning signs (Fig. 1 b)

Sticker 1: Watch out: danger! – Read the users’ manual carefully – Danger of flying chips

Keep a sufficient distance (12 meters) away – Risk of severe cuts and wounds
Risk of getting stuck

Sticker 2: Danger of flying chips – Keep a sufficient distance away from the machine (12 meters)
Sticker 3: Risk of severe cuts and wounds – Risk of getting stuck
Sticker 4: Read the users’ manual carefully – Wear safety goggles, ear protection and safety gloves
Sticker 5: CE-sticker
Sticker 6: Hot surface – Risk of burns

USING THE GTS1500

Safety and Technical remarks

The machine must be prepared and operated according to the following instructions :
When fitting the blades, the bolts must be tightened by a torq wrench (70 Nm for the cutting blades (nr. 19 on the spare parts drawing) and 40 Nm for the counter blade (nr. 15 on the spare parts drawing) and locked with Loctite 243! Check the tension on the bolts once again after one hour’s work.
Before starting the engine, check that the input tube is empty. If not, clean the input tube with a stick or a long handled implement.
Keep hands, limbs or clothes away from the input tube, the output tube or moving parts.
See that you keep a good balance and stand firm at all times. Do not lean over the machine.
Keep away from the output zone while working with the machine.
If the blades hit a foreign object (anything except wood) or if the machine starts making unusual noises and/or shaking unusually, you must switch off the machine at once to stop the blades rotating. Switch off the engine and take the machine to the recommended dealer.
If the machine gets jammed, you must switch off the machine and wait until the blades stop rotating.
It is obligatory to wear safety gloves, ear protection and safety goggles (fig. 4)
This machine is solely intended for use in the open air. Also avoid working in open spaces where exhaust fumes might collect.
The machine should be used by one, preferably the same, person only. – Never put your hands into the input tube, until the switch has been turned off, the blades have come to a stand still and the key has been removed from the switch (fig. 5)
Pieces of wood lying crosswise in the input tube should only be removed when the blades have stopped. In case the rotor is blocked by a piece of wood: remove the ignition key, dismount the cover on the bearing housing of the rotor shaft and turn the rotor a few degrees by means of the specially made spanner for this purpose. Then remove the cross-lying piece of wood with another stick or implement. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE ROTOR. (fig. 6, 7 and 8).
Never leave the machine running unattended.
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch before replacing the blades or the counter blade.
Check after one hour’s work that all bolts, nuts and screws are tight. If not, tighten them or consult your dealer
Always use original spare parts, otherwise your warranty will be voided.
The machine should be repaired only by a dealer, authorized by the manufacturer.

Starting the chipper

Before starting the machine, always respect the instructions on Safety & Environment. (see chapter 1.2)

Using the chipper

Start the engine and let it warm up at 1/3 throttle for 1 minute. Then put the engine at full throttle. Consult the engine manual on how to switch on the engine properly and the correct use of the engine in the separate engine manual (fig. 9 & 10)

Put the branches into the input tube and when these are pulled in let go the branches. The branches will be pulled in automatically. Feed thick branches in, see that the engine revs are maintained. Cut side branches thicker than 3cm off from the main branch and feed them into the machine separately. Long branches could lash into your face, so keep at a distance and always wear face protection.

TIPS WHILE CHIPPING
The hardness of the wood depends on the wood type, the time between pruning and chipping and how dry the branches are. The machine performs best if the branches are chipped right after pruning.

PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING REMARKS:
Do not hesitate to use the emergency switch (fig. 11) in case of emergency. For switching off the machine normally, the engine should be allowed to idle first and then the keyswitch should be put in the “O” or “Off’ position. The output tube must be tightly bolted on the machine at all times, so chips cannot be slung away and nobody can get harmed.

Always check that the two bolts at the bottom of the input tube are securely tightened (fig. 12, 13)
If you wish to stop chipping, allow the machine to run for several minutes to chip and eject all debris which otherwise can jam the rotor when you next want to start the machine.

Transport

Before you move the machine, shut off the engine, remove the key from the switch and remove the cap from the spark plug.

MAINTENANCE OF THE CHIPPER AND CHECKS

Before checking and servicing the machine, switch off the engine, remove the key from the switch and remove the cap from the spark plug.
When cleaning the machine with a high pressure washer, never spray on the bearings. It could damage the bearings and the machine, thereby voiding the warranty.
Grease/oil bearings, blades and rotor against corrosion before storing the machine.
Block the rotor with the special spanner on the axle of the rotor before servicing/working on the rotor.
Do test the emergency switch regularly.
Check the tire pressure and keep it at the right pressure (see above).

Engine maintenace: please consult the engine manual (Honda GX390 I Mitsubishi GM401) of the engine manufacturer.

The GTS 1300 has parts weighing more than 20kg. Handling these parts should always be done by two people to avoid risk of injury.

Parts heavier than 20 kg:

rotor housing +/- 27kg
input tube +/- 29 kg
engine +/- 32 kg
rotor +/- 24 kg

Removing the input tube

First remove the output tube by untightening the 2 Allen-screws (picture 1.1 & 1.2). Then remove the Allen-screws from the input tube (picture 1.3) Tilt the input tube backwards carefully (picture 1.4). Be aware that the machine could loose its balance – if need be, support the frame at the bumper (picture 1.5). If the input tube is tilted backwards, it can be removed from the machine sideways (picture 1.6). Mount the input tube by following the same steps in reverse order.

Replacing and Adjusting the drive belts

Remove the key from the switch before changing the belts.
Remove the cover from the belt housing. Loosen slightly the bolt that fixes the belt housing to the rotor housing (2.1)
Unscrew the bolts fixed horizontally to the engine (2.2) Loosen slightly the bolts that fix the engine on the chassis (2.3).
Move the engine block to the back. Check that the belt housing is moving in the same direction. Now it is simple to remove the old belts and to fit the new ones. Note that once the belts are removed, it is easy to check the distance between blades and counterblade, because the rotor can turn freely.

Only use belts with the correct power transmission rating!
Tension the belts by moving the engine block forwards and, once the correct belt tension is found, block the engine position by screwing tight the 4 bolts to the chassis.
Once you have got the right tension, check that the pulleys are in-line. You can see this by holding a bar against the pulleys (2.4 ). You have reached the right tension when the belt can be pulled down +/- 6cm (2.5 inches)
When new belts are fitted the distance between pulley spindles should be +/- 730mm. Check after tensioning the belts that the pulleys are in-line again. Check that all bolts are tightened properly, especially the bolt holding the belt housing to the rotor housing. Put the cover for the belt housing back in place and mount the input and output tubes.
After changing the belts, let the machine run for 5 minutes without load. While running without load, check the machine for loose bolts, unusual noises or vibrations. Now the machine is ready for use

Changing the engine oil.

Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of use. Take care no oil is spilled. It is recommended to use a hose with a clip fitting the thread of the drain plug (thread M 12×1 ,5)
To fit the hose, it is recommended to tilt the machine backwards and to let it rest on the bumper. Support the machine in front, so it does not tip over again .
Screw the clip of the hose on the drain plug. Put a collector tin or basin in place, big enough to contain 1 liter of engine oil.
Tilt the machine forward and let the hose drop into the collector. Let the oil flow and then drip for a little while.
Attention: used oil is considered to be chemical waste. Bring the oil to a certified collection point.
Remove the hose and screw the drain plug back into the engine. Fill the engine with 1 liter of 15W40 engine oil. Use a funnel to avoid spillage. Direction: you can also tilt the machine backwards to re-fill oil.

PROBLEMS, CAUSES & SOLUTIONS

Problem	Cause	Solution

The shredder does not perform properly: the wood is not pulled in by the rotor itself

The chips do not have the same size

|

The blades are worn too much
The diameter of the branches inserted into the machine is too large
There is too big a gap between the fixed blade and the counter blade: correct gap is 0.5 mm (half a millimetre)

| Reverse or sharpen or change the blades – see 3.4 below Remove branches thicker than 8,5 cm
Adjust the gap between fixed blade and counter blade: the correct gap is 0,5mm
The engine does not start/ the engine shuts off by itself|

Electrical problem with the engine
No fuel
No or not enough oil in the engine (the oil should be level with the threads of the filler hole.)

| Check that the start-switch on the engine is on “on” or “1”. Check if the emergency switch is de-activated.
Check oil and fuel levels
Contact your dealer
The machine jams during use The engine will not start/turn because the rotor is jammed|

the diameter of the branch is too big
there are unacceptable materials such as stones or metal in the input tube

| Shut off the engine and remove the key from the start switch. Remove the cap from the rotor-axle. Turn the rotor a few degrees counter-clock-wise by means of the special spanner. Block the rotor by blocking the special spanner on the rotor axle behind the wheel axle. Remove material from the input tube by means of a stick or tool and start the machine again. If need be, change the blades.
__ NEVER PUT YOUR HAND INTO THE INPUT TUBE OR ROTOR.
The machine does not throw out chips any more. The output tube is jammed| Too much wet material (leaves , grass, rotten material) has been fed into the machine| Shut off the engine, remove the spark plug cap. Block the rotor-axle by blocking the special spanner behind the wheel axle. Dismoun Uremove the output tube. Do not touch the blades, even if you are wearing gloves! There is a high risk of cutting your hands badly. Remove debris with a stick or tool. Mount the output tube again , lighten the screws firmly. Remove the special spanner from the axle. Fit the cap on the rotor axle. Start the engine again.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

**** Powered by a 15 Hp 4-stroke engine Maximum rpm: 3200 Chipping system: 2 blades on rotor and 1 counter blade on chassis

Dimensions:

Length 150cm Width 90cm Height 152cm Weight 205kg

DESCRIPTION OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS (fig 1a)

output tube
rotor axle
rotor housing
input tube
engine
handle
emergency switch

Technical specification

45	GB393-12	Spring washer 12	1
46	GB97., 1-12	washer 12	1
47	GB57S3-M8~2S	bolt MSX25	8
48	Sz27~ 109	support	1
49	GB 5783–M8x 16	bolt M8X16	6
50	8227.11 0	Support plate	1
51	S227:J20	leg	1
52	sz27:023	handrail
53	sz27:023	stop button	1

Technical specification

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