BRABER EQUIPMENT BE-WC42G Wood Chipper User Manual

BRABER EQUIPMENT BE-WC42G Wood Chipper

TO THE COSTUMER
This manual contains valuable information about your new wood chipper. It has been carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating, adjusting and servicing. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference. Study it carefully, only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the service and long life designed and built into this mower. It is the owner’s and/or operator’s responsibility to:

•  Read and understand the information contained in this manual.
•  Operate, lubricate, assemble and maintain the equipment in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures in this manual.
•  Inspect the equipment and replace or repair any parts that are damaged or worn which could cause damage, wear to the parts, or cause a safety hazard.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand the Operator’s Manual before operating the machine. Keep all children and pets away from the area of operation to avoid injury caused by moving parts or flying debris. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. Never wear loose clothing near chippers as entanglement may result. Never run machine indoors; engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide can cause death. Never open housing until the rotor has come to a complete stop. Before making any adjustments, serving or if the material becomes clogged up in the machine, shut o engine (trailer type) or disengage PTO and shut o engine (PTO type). Wait until the machine has reached a complete stop before adjusting or clearing debris. Use extreme caution when feeding material into the chipper. Never allow metal, bottles, cans, rocks or other foreign material to enter the wood chipper. In the event of foreign material entering the machine; shut down the machine, turn o_ the power supply and wait for all motion to cease. Inspect all components for damage or lose parts. Always wear safety goggles while operating the machine. Never allow hands or any body part inside of the feeding chute or discharge hood. Stay clear of the feeding chute and don’t overreach. Keep proper balance and footing at all times. Keep processed material clear from the discharge hood. Build-up of material may prevent adequate discharge and can result in the hick back of material into the feeding chute. Do not transport or move the machine while it is running. Inspect the machine before each use to ensure it is free of damage and e_ects of misuse, and that all bolts are tight. Always operate the machine on a level surface free of obstructions to ensure operational stability. Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good working order. Stand clear of discharge chute in case of flying projectiles. On PTO models, always verify that tractor is in neutral and PTO is disengaged before starting the tractor. Always use safety chains when towing a trailer-type wood chipper. Be careful when attaching or detaching the 3-Point hitch model to the tractor. Carelessness may result in a severe crushing injury

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS AND INITIAL SETUP

If the PTO shaft is too long, the chipper and the tractor’s transmission may be damaged if the chipper is lifted as shaft may bottom out when the chipper reaches the nearest point to the tractor. To prevent this, follow the instructions below:

1.  Mount the chipper to the tractor’s 3-Point hitch.
2.  Lift the chipper until the chipper input shaft and tractor PTO shaft are at the nearest point to each other.
3.  The PTO shaft may be too long and may need to be cut to length during installation.

When shortening shaft:

1.  Cut the same amount off both ends of the PTO shaft.
2.  There should be at least 1/2” of clearance in the PTO shaft when chipper and the tractor are at there nearest point.
3.  Remove burrs from shaft before assembling PTO shaft.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operate the chipper with the hopper in the raised position!
Back tractor to chipper. Connect tractor to chipper using a 3-Point hitch and PTO connections. PTO shaft must have at least 4 inches of overlap on the telescoping tube for safe operation. To engage chipper start the tractor engine and gently engage PTO. Increase engine speed to rated PTO RPM. Operate chipper at a rated speed of 540 RPM to 1000 RPM.
CHIPPING OPERATION
Chipper accepts various sizes of branches, depending on the model. Small branches can be held together and fed through in a bundle. Larger limbs may need to have side branches trimmed to eliminate jamming. Place butt end of a limb in chipper chute first. Feed through at a rate that the power supply can handle. Knives need periodic sharpening and will lessen the capacity and feeding action of chipper if dull. Refer to service & maintenance for sharpening instructions.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

PTO MODEL

•  Move tractor throttle to low idle.
•  Disengage tractor PTO and stop engine.
•  Remove key to avoid engine start-up.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Sharpening Knives:
It is recommended that you sharpen the chipper knives as required. Knives may need sharpening more or less frequently, varying on type of wood chipped. Knives will need to be set up to stationary knife after each sharpening. Knives are reversible and can be reversed between sharpening.
To sharpen Knife:

1.  Check to make sure rotor has come to a complete stop and power source is shut off.
2.  Open rotor housing by loosening access cover clamp.
3.  Rotate rotor by hand to access knives. Caution must be used while turning rotor; even slow rotation could cut or sever a hand or fingers.

OPERATING SAFETY

Please remember it is important that you read and heed the safety signs on the 3-Point Wood Chipper. Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly read and understood. They are for your safety, as well as the safety of others. The safe use of this machine is strictly up to you, the operator. All things with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this 3-Point Hitch Wood Chipper to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached, to minimize the chance of accidents. Study this manual to make sure you have all safety equipment attached. Close and secure all guards, deflectors, shields and the rotor cover before starting and operating. Read and understand operator’s manual before starting. Review safety instructions annually. Personal protection equipment including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal or moving. Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting clothing or jewellery to be around moving parts. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good condition and free of leaks. Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if the movement should occur during assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, repairing, unplugging or moving. Turn off the machine, stop and disable engine, remove the ignition key and place in your pocket, set park brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging. Do not run machines inside a closed building to prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust. Use care when feeding material into chipper. Do not send metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glass or other foreign material into wood chipper. If foreign material enters chipper, stop machine, turn off engine and place ignition key in your pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop before removing material and/or unplugging. Inspect machine for damage or loose parts before resuming work. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness of coordination while operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medication. Do not allow riders on this machine at any time. There is no safe place for any riders. Never allow children or unauthorized people to operate or be around this machine. Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings when the engine is running. Install and secure access covers before starting engine. Keep the working area clean and free of debris to prevent tripping. Operate only on level ground. Do not point the discharge at people, animals or buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast enough to cause injury or damage. Do not move or transport chipper when the rotor is turning. Do not exceed a safe travel speed when transporting.

STATIONARY KNIFE SETUP
After sharpening rotor knives, the stationery knife may need to be set up. Loosen knife and set up with rotor knives to 1/32” clearance to the nearest knife. Always check clearance with all knives before tightening and using.
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE
PTO Model:

1.  Greaseable bearings (2) on rotor shaft (20 Hours).
2.  Greaseable bearings (2) on PTO shaft (20 Hours).
3.  Lubricate telescoping tubes on PTO shaft for operator ease.

CLEARING PLUGGED ROTOR
If too large a material or too much material is fed into the chipper, it could plug the rotor. To clear the rotor, proceed with the following:

1.  Disengage PTO and shut o tractor engine.
2.  Remove rotor access cover belt, lift rotor access cover.
3.  Clean the debris out of the chipping rotor, turn the rotor by hand to be sure it is free.
4.  Replace rotor access cover and tighten rotor access bolt.
5.  Start tractor, engage PTO and resume operation.

SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT
PTO models are protected by a shear bolt on the main rotor shaft. If the shear bolt shears remove the broken shear bolt and install a replacement shear bolt. For operator safety, never use a harder grade of shear bolt than recommended.

WOOD CHIPPER PARTS – DIAGRAM

WOOD CHIPPER PARTS – PARTS LIST

TROUBLESHOOTING

*Note: Cross bearing must be greased every 8 working hours.

*Note: Telescopic tubes must be cleaned and greased every 16 working hours.

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