OPC505AE 5IN AUTOFEED CHIPPER SAFETY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CALL 702‐331‐5353 FOR PARTS AND SERVICE IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Table of Contents Table of Contents PART I: General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................... 2 PART II: Familiar with the Wood Chipper .......................................................................................... 7 PART III: Operating the Wood Chipper .............................................................................................. 9 PART IV: Maintaining the Wood Chipper.................................
Part I: General Safety Rules PART I: General Safety Rules Safety Labels Found on Your Unit 2
Part I: General Safety Rules 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. It should only be used by trained operators who are familiar with the content of this manual.
Part I: General Safety Rules G. DO NOT operate inside a building or confined space or Climb on the in‐feed chute. Protecting Yourself and Those Around You WARNING This is a high‐powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy. You must operate the machine safely. Unsafe operation can create several hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the nearby area. Always take the following precautions when using this machine: A.
Part I: General Safety Rules B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose and keep away from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of children. Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged. Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool completely. Don't handle gasoline if you or anyone nearby is smoking, or if you're near anything that could cause it to ignite or explode.
Part I: General Safety Rules F. Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the Wood Chipper. This includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and property damage and will invalid your warranty. G.
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 Electric Start Engine 14HP KOHLER CH440 Power Gasoline MID GRADE Chipper Capacity 3 (cu ft/min / flow rate) Wood Diameter diameter 5 INCH MAX Permitted wood width 7.
Part II: Setting Up The Log Splitter AUTO‐FEED FUNCTION HANDLE: Control the FEED ROLLER: UP = reverse, CENTER = neutral, DOWN = forward feed BLADE CONDITION CHECKING: Loosen these 4 bolts, open the chamber to check the condition of blades and fans.
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 7. 8. 9. If the Wood Chipper has not been running (cold engine), warm up the engine by running the engine at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes, then advance the engine throttle control to the maximum speed. Adjust feeding function handle to “Forward” position. Adjust the feed roller to proper speed. Slow for large trees fast for small trees. Stopping 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Adjust feed speed bar to “0” position. Adjust feed function handle to “STOP” or neutral position.
Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper When Blocked If the Roller stops while chipping woods or branches, the engine should be stopped, and take out the woods which stuck the roller, and then restart the engine, and chip again. Cutting Wheel and Engine Bogs down Adjust your RPM to HIGH Adjust the feed roller RPM to slow.
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 IV: Maintaining The Wood Chipper Lubrication NOTICE All Bearings of your Chipper are sealed units and should have sufficient lubricant to last the life of your machine with normal use.
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 DK2POWER 702‐331‐5353. 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 Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Description Penta‐blade rod Triangle blade pcs Ref.
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Part VI: Troubleshooting and Parts List WARRANTY DK2 Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of any DK2POWER brand product that it will be free and clear of manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase.
