POWER FIST 8893547 Gas Wood Chipper Instruction Manual

: September 7, 2024
: POWER FIST

Table of Contents

POWER FIST 8893547 Gas Wood Chipper
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
OPERATION
CARE & MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PARTS BREAKDOWN
PARTS LIST
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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POWER FIST 8893547 Gas Wood Chipper

Product Information

Specifications

Model: 420cc Gas Wood Chipper
Version: 1.0
Product Code: 8893547

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction

Before using the 420cc Gas Wood Chipper, it is essential to read and understand all instructions provided in this manual. Retain the manual for future reference.

Safety

Warning: It is crucial to read and understand all instructions before using the wood chipper. The operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.

Hazard Definitions

For more information on hazard definitions, visit www.princessauto.com.

Work Area

Ensure that the work area is clear of obstructions and hazards before operating the wood chipper.

Personal Safety

Warning: Wear personal protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) while operating the wood chipper.

Personal Precautions

Specific Safety Precautions: Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to the tool safety rules. Incorrect use of the tool can lead to serious personal injury.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the wood chipper gets jammed?

A: If the wood chipper gets jammed, immediately turn off the machine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and use a tool to clear the jam carefully. Never attempt to clear a jam with your hands while the machine is powered on.

Q: How often should I perform maintenance on the wood chipper?

A: Regular maintenance is crucial for the optimal performance of the wood chipper. Refer to the user manual for specific maintenance schedules and procedures.

INTRODUCTION

Use this chipper to turn branches into mulch. It features a gas-powered 420cc engine, a torque rating of 5.95 ft-Ib, recoil start, an 18.9 x 17.3 in. opening with a capacity of up to 5 in. dia., steel construction and wheels.

SAFETY

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and maintenance instructions.
HAZARD DEFINITIONS Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A notice is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury or death if certain instructions are not followed.
DANGER! This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING! This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that could result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE! This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will result in equipment or property damage, but not personal injury.

WORKAREA

Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, wellit and free of distractions. Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.
Keep children, animals or untrained and unprotected people at least 50 ft from the working area.
Store tools properly in a safe and dry location. Keep tools out of the reach of children.
Do not install or use in the presence of flammable gases, dust or liquids.
Operate only on level, firm ground. Never operate on slippery, uneven, icy or wet surfaces.
Do not operate in exceptionally windy conditions. Always position the tool and discharge chute in a manner that debris is delivered away from people, roads and other hazards.
Do not operate in a confined or indoor spaces without proper ventilation.
Operate only in daylight or in well-lit conditions.

PERSONAL SAFETY

WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection for the eyes. Eye protection equipment should comply with CSA Z94.3-07 or ANSI Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.
Wear the appropriate type of full-face shield in addition to safety googles, as the work can create chips, abrasive or particulate matter.
Wear gloves that provide protection based on the work materials or to reduce the effects of tool vibration.
- a. Do not wear gloves when operating a tool that can snag the material and pull the hand into the tool.
Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and tool.
Non-skid footwear is recommended to maintain footing and balance in the work environment.
Wear steel toe footwear or steel toe caps to prevent a foot injury from falling objects.
Wear the appropriate rated dust mask or respirator.
This tool can cause hearing damage. Wear hearing protection gear with an appropriate Noise Reduction Rating to withstand the decibel levels.
Long pants and clothes provide full coverage are recommended.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid personal injury or damage to the tool.

Do not operate any tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the moving parts of a tool. Keep long hair covered or bound.
Do not overreach when operating the tool. Proper footing and balance enables better control in unexpected situations.

SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING! DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to the tool safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.

Use the correct tool for the job. This tool was designed for a specific function. Do not modify or alter this tool or use it for an unintended purpose.
Do not use the tool if any parts are damaged, broken or misplaced. Repair or replace the parts.
Always ensure that the chipper’s blades are sharp and secure.
Never operate if any of the guards or safety features are removed, improperly applied or in question.
This chipper is only for use with wood materials.
Before feeding any wood into the chipper, ensure it contains no nails, staples or other fasteners or non-wood elements.
Never put any part of your body into the infeed chute while the machine is running.
Never remove, bend, cut, fit, weld or otherwise alter any standard parts of the wood chipper, including shields and guards.
If unusual noise or vibration is detected, cease operation immediately.
Never overload the chipper or push it beyond its capabilities. Check the specifications before operation.
Check the fasteners and components of the chipper before each operation, ensuring they are as required
Do not tamper with governor spring, links or other engine parts to increase speed or power.
The engine and exhaust become very hot during operation. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact, especially with the muffler.
- a. Remove accumulated debris from muffler and cylinder area Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire if they come in contact with a hot engine.
- b. Do not place anything on the engine while it is running.
- c. Allow muffler, engine cylinder and all other components to cool before touching.
Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover removed

FUEL SAFETY

DANGER! Fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when handling or storing fuel. An ignition source contacting the fumes or fuel may result in a fire or explosion and cause fatal or serious injuries to you or a bystander.
WARNING! Always shut the engine off and allow to cool before fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 10 ft. from the refuelling site before starting the engine to avoid an explosion or fire.

Use only an approved fuel container for storing and refueling.
Do not allow open flames, sparks or smoking near fuel.
Fuel cans may be under pressure due to temperature. Loosen fuel caps slowly, allowing the pressure to equilibrate.
Do not fill fuel tanks indoor. Always fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground.
Inspect for fuel leaks. Do not start until leakage is repaired.
Store fuel out of direct sunlight in a cool and dry location.
Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine or allow to evaporate. Spilled fuel is both a fire hazard and an environmental hazard. Dispose of the fuel soaked rags in a proper hazardous waste container.

UNPACKING

WARNING! Do not operate the tool if any part is missing.
Replace the missing part before operating. Failure to do so could result in a malfunction and personal injury.
Remove the parts and accessories from the packaging and inspect for damage. Make sure that all items in the parts list are included.

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to start the engine until all assembly has been completed. Serious personal injury and damage to the machine may occur.
Numbered references in parenthesis (#1) refer to the included Parts List.
Dashed numbers in parenthesis (Fig. 1-1) refer to a specific point in an illustration or image.
Major components have been assembled. Some minor assembly is necessary.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

Place the rubber discharge gasket (#58) onto the output port of the chipper base and align the holes.
Place the assembled discharge chute (#20) onto the discharge rubber gasket and secure in place using the M10 x 24 hex bolts (#38), M10 lock washer and M10 flat washer.
Torque the bolts 32 ft-lb.

IN-FEED CHUTE

With the in-feed rubber gasket (#59) in place, insert the 2 hinge pins on the in-feed chute (#23) into the hinge receptacle on the input port of the chipper base.
Move the in-feed chute into position and secure in place using the 2 provided cap screws, flat washers and self-locking nuts.
Tighten enough to lightly compress the rubber gasket.
Connect the emergency stop wire to the receptacle at the engine.

WHEELAXLES

Tip the chipper by lifting the in-feed chute.
- a. It is recommended that this is accomplished by at least 2 people.
Install a wheel axle (#2) onto each side of the chipper base with the round portion of the axle on the bottom.
Secure each axle in place using M10 x 24 hex bolts, M10 lock washers and M10 flat washers
Torque the bolts 32 ft-lb.
Tip the chipper back into its natural position.

WHEELS

Remove the pin (#41), castle nut (#40) and washer (#39) from the wheel axles.
Tip the chipper by lifting the in-feed chute.
- a. It is recommended that this is accomplished by at least 2 people.
Install a wheel (#4) onto each axle with the filling stem on the outside.
Place the washer onto the wheel axle and secure the wheel in place by installing the castle nut.
Tighten the castle nut until there is a slight amount of drag on the wheel when turned by hand.
Back off the castle nut until the next slot is aligned with the pinhole on the axle then insert the pin and bend its ends to prevent the castle nut from backing off.
Place the dust cover onto the wheel hub and knock it into place using a rubber mallet.
Tip the chipper back into its natural position.

SUPPORT FOOT

Tip the chipper by lifting the in-feed chute.
- a. It is recommended that this is accomplished by at least 2 people.
Place the assembled support foot (#14) onto the chipper base below the output port.
Align the 4 holes on the foot plate (#17) bracket with the holes on the chipper base.
Secure in place using M10 x 24 hex bolts and M10 lock nuts (#42).
Torque the bolts 32 ft-lb.
Tip the chipper back into its natural position.

TOW BAR

Insert the assembled tow bar (#18) into the opening on the support foot.
Align the 2 holes and secure the tow bar in place using M10 x 80 hex bolts (#43) and M10 lock nuts.
Torque the bolts 32 ft-lb.

OPERATION

WARNING! Do not place your hands into the infeed chute when loading.
WARNING! Do not reach or step across the rail while the chipper is running.

Maneuver the chipper into the desired position.
Stop the front wheel with the brake, ensuring that the chipper cannot roll or be moved
Ensure that the fuel shut-off valve is in the ON position.
Move the choke control lever to the CHOKE position.
- a. This should only be needed if the engine has not been recently run or is cold.
Move the throttle control lever to the FAST position.
For recoil start, accomplish the following:
- a. turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- b. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance.
- c. Allow the cord to retract slightly.
- d. Pull the cord rapidly to start the engine. This should be ordinarily accomplished with only 1 or 2 pulls.
For electric start, accomplish the following:
- a. Turn and hold the key in the START position until the engine starts.
- b. Allow the key return to the RUN position.
Once the engine is running well, move the choke control lever, if used, slowly back to the RUN position.
If the engine has not been in recent use or is cold, allow the engine to warm up by running it at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes. Then, advance the engine throttle control to maximum speed.
Securely hold the wood workpiece to be chipped.
Standing off to the side (Fig. 1-1), feed the workpiece into the infeed chute.
If wood becomes lodged during operation.
- Turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire and battery terminals before attempting to inspect or dislodge.
Once operation is complete, always ensure to turn the chipper off by accomplishing the following.
- a. move the throttle to the IDLE position.
- b. If using recoil start, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- c. If using electric start, turn the key to the OFF position.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

WARNING! BEfore performing any inspections or maintenance, Turn off the engine, allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes, and then disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug, and battery terminals.

Maintain the tool with care. A tool in good condition is efficient, easier to control and will have fewer problems.
Inspect the tool components periodically. Repair or replace damaged or worn components. Only use identical replacement parts when servicing.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Only use accessories intended for use with this tool.
Keep the tool clean, dry and free from oil/grease at all times.
Maintain the tool’s labels and name plates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Princess Auto Ltd. for replacements.
- WARNING. Only qualified service personnel should repair the tool. An improperly repaired tool may present a hazard to the user and/or others.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

LUBRICATION

All bearings are sealed units and should have sufficient lubrication to last the life of your chipper with normal use.

DISPOSAL

Recycle a tool damaged beyond repair at the appropriate facility.
Contact your local municipality for a list of disposal facilities or by-laws for electronic devices, batteries, oil or other toxic liquids.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT pollute the environment by allowing uncontrolled discharge of waste oil.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Visit a Princess Auto Ltd. location for a solution if the tool does not function properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so, have a qualified technician service the tool.