WOOD CHIPPER User Manual SAFETY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS APWC420,APWC420E, APWC460E,APWC9420C IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................2 PART I: General Safety Rules............................................................................................................ 3 PART II: Familiar with the Wood Chipper......................................................................................... 9 PART III: Operating the Wood Chipper......................
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty JD North America warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year or 300 hours whichever comes first (1-year parts and labor and following 1 year parts only) from the date of purchase. All products covered by this limited warranty which are used in commercial applications (i.e.
Part I: General Safety Rules PART I: General Safety Rules Safety Labels Found on Your Unit 3
Part I: General Safety Rules *If your chipper is electric start model, connect the battery as the figure shows. WARNING Read this Safety & Operating Instructions manual before you use the Wood Chipper. Become familiar with the operation and service recommendations to ensure the best performance of your machine. Propose CAUTION This machine is designed solely to chip wood and must not be used for any other purpose.
Part I: General Safety Rules Before using the wood chipper NOTICE A． Operators must be fully trained before using this machine. B．User Manual is read and understood. C． Machine is positioned on level ground, all guards are fitted and in good condition. D． Blades are in good condition and secure. All blades are sharpened or replaced in sets. E．All fasteners are checked for tightness. F． Only WOODEN materials free of nails etc. are fed into the machine.
Part I: General Safety Rules Safety for Children and Pets WARNING Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets. Children are often attracted to the machine and the chipping activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Always follow these precautions: A. Keep children and pets at least 50 feet from the working area and ensure they are under the watchful care of a responsible adult. B.
Part I: General Safety Rules I. Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot. J. Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot. K. Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover removed. Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard. Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter. L. The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn; do not touch.
Part I: General Safety Rules O. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. P. Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment in good operating condition. A Note to All Users List of warnings and cautions cannot be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the operator must apply common sense and operate this WOOD CHIPPER in a safe manner. Contact the dealers for assistance in your area.
Part II: Familiar with the Wood Chipper PART II: Familiar with the Wood Chipper It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of the Wood Chipper. If you have any question, please contact the dealers in your area. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APWC420(E)/APWC9420C APWC460E Engine 15HP/420cc four strokes 17HP/459cc four strokes Power Gasoline/petrol Gasoline/petrol Chipper Capacity 4CBM/hour to 6CBM/hour 4.5CBM/hour to 6CBM/hour Wood Size 6″ 6.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper PART III: Operating the Wood Chipper It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Wood Chipper before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter. WARNING A. B. C. D. Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or warnings listed in “PART I: General Safety Rules” before operating the WOOD CHIPPER.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper 1. Unpack the machine from the crate, the parts you find will be as the below figure shows： 2.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper 3. Assemble the Infeed hopper(M10*35 bolt, flat washer, spring washer, lock nut)*2 A. locate the Infeed Hopper, the hardware needed to assemble it, and the side of the unit, that the hopper installs on the base of the unit. B. While picking the hopper up, line up the left side of the hopper onto the 2 pin hinges and slide them down. C. After mounting the hopper, install the nuts and washers onto the provided bolts tightly to secure the hopper 4.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper 5. Assemble the tow bar on the foot frame(spring washer, flat washer*2, M10*65, lock nut)*2 6.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper 7. Connect the emergency stop wire located at the base of the hopper coming from the engine. This can be done by inserting the bullet male wire into the bullet female wire connector. 8.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper Starting 1. Position your Wood Chipper on flat, dry ground, and then stop the front wheel with brake, make sure the machine cannot be moved. 2. Before start the machine, make sure all nuts are tightened, remove the sticker and cable-tie from the stop button. 3. Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is in the “ON” position. 4. Move the choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (should only be needed if the engine is cold). 5.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper Belt Adjustment and Replacement If you need to adjust the tightness of the belts or replace old belts, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Unscrew the 4 “Bolts” from the belt cover and remove the belt cover from the machine. Step 2: Remove the old belts and replace with new belts. NOTE: In this step, you can adjust the tightness of belts as below step shows: a. Loosen the 4 "Engine fitting bolts" b. Loosen the 2 "Position bolts" or "M10 Nuts" c.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper Blade Replacement If you need to replace old blade or use another edge of the blade, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Remove the "Bearing cover" and open or remove the "Infeed hopper". Step 2: Use "Special Spanner" to rotate the drum to proper position where you can see the blade that needs to be replaced or adjusted clearly as shown in the figure below.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper Step 3: (WITH CAUTION) Use the "T-Socket" tool to unscrew the 5 "Blade bolts". Once the blade is replaced and in position, tighten the 5 "Blade bolts". Blade Adjustment If needed, adjust the “Gap” between the “Blade” and “Anvil” as shown in the figure below: (Usually the smaller one of the two "Gap" between the two blades shall be no more than 0.9mm ), you can follow the steps below.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper As shown in the figure below (viewing from the bottom at the infeed hopper side): Step 1: Loosen the 5 "Anvil bolts". Step 2: Use the "Adjust bolts" to adjust the position of the "angle bar" until the gap between the "Anvil" and "Blade" is no more than 0.9mm. Step 3: Tighten the 5 "Anvil bolts”. Step 4: Make sure all the “Adjust Bolts” touch the “Angle bar” and tighten them. Step 5: Tighten the 4 “Adjust Nuts”.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper Wood Chipping NOTICE Woods’ and branches’ diameter should be no bigger than 120mm. WARNING Do not place your hands into the chute when loading. This is a very UNSAFE method and could result in injury to your hands. Do not reach or step across the rail while the Wood Chipper is running. This is a very UNSAFE method which could cause personal injury, even death.
Part IV: Maintaining The Wood Chipper PART IV: Maintaining the Wood Chipper Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the engine manufacturer's user manual for maintenance procedures. WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.
Part VI: Troubleshooting and Parts List PART V: Troubleshooting and Parts List Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems, contact the dealers in your area. WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine, wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug.
Part VI: Troubleshooting and Parts List Explosion View and parts list 23
Part VI: Troubleshooting and Parts List Explosion View and parts list Ref.No. Description Ref.No.
