Owners Manual Bushranger BRC65 Chipper
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1. Cold Start Ensure the ignition switch is set to the ON position Ensure the petrol tank is sufficiently full turn the fuel tap to the ON position Slide the Choke lever to Full Choke position Slide the Throttle lever across to the fastest setting Ensure that the belt drive is disengaged handle pulled away from the machine Pull the start cord with sufficient force to start the engine Once the engine has started slide the Choke lever across to the off position Hot Start Follow the procedure for a cold start but leave the choke lever in the off position For more detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of the engine please refer to the supplied engine owners manual For more detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of the engine please refer to the supplied engine owners manual Stopping the Engine Turn the ignition switch to the off position and wait for the cutter to stop rotating Turn the fuel tap to the OFF position Engaging the Cutter Drive Once the engine is running at full power slowly push the drive engagement handle towards the machine Allow the cutter to gain speed and engage fully You will feel the belts start to bite and the cutter begin to rotate Be careful not to engage the drive too quickly as this will stall the engine The belt drive is fully engaged when the handle reaches its limit Do not disengage the belt drive with the machine running This opera2. The Bushranger BRC65 Chipper is a precision built machine designed for a high quality of finish and long service life The way in which the machine is operated and maintained will have a profound effect on its performance and reliability This manual contains advice on the safe operation of your Bushranger BRC65 Chipper which is offered for the guidance and protection of all those operating and servicing the machine In the pursuit of continuous development and product improvement Powerup Lawncare Products reserves the right to alter specifications without notice Warranty Instructions Domestic 2 years from date of purchase Commercial 3 months from date of purchase Hire amp Rental 3 months from date of purchase Safety Precautions READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE CHIPPER IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT OPERATORS STUDY IT FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS A CAREFUL OPERATOR WHO USES COMMON SENSE IS THE SAFEST OPERATOR 1 Read the instructions carefully Be familiar with the controls and use of the equipment 2 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine 3 Never operate the machine while people or animals are nearby 4 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or property 5 While using the machine always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the Chipper when barefoot or w
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4. earing open sandals 6 Check that the Chipper is in good working order before using e Always visually inspect to see that the cutting blade blade bolts and belt are not worn or damaged e Regularly check that all nuts bolts linkages and connections are tight and secure e Repair or replace excessively worn or damaged components with genuine Spare Parts only 7 Always add fuel before you start using the machine e Refuel and lubricate outdoors only Never remove the fuel cap or attempt to add fuel while the engine is running e Thoroughly clean any fuel spillages before starting the engine e After refuelling or topping up with engine oil ensure that the filler caps are replaced securely 8 Store fuel in a cool place away from direct sunlight in a suitable container 9 Do not operate the Chipper in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect 10 Use the machine only in daylight hours or in good artificial light 11 Always point the outlet nozzle in a safe direction 12 Always wear suitable eye protection and ear muffs when operating the Chipper 13 Only operate the Chipper when it is on a level surface 14 Never attempt to move the Chipper while the engine and cutting disc are running 15 Keep hands and feet well clear of rotating blades and components 16 Always stop the engine when you leave the Chipper unattended 17 Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before attempting to clean the Chip
5. hine down inside and out Ensure that the drainage hole at the bottom of the cutter housing is not blocked Do not wash the chipper with high pressure water blasters
6. in moving parts Check for any loose nuts and bolts Check the belt tension The belts will stretch when they are new Grease the cutter shaft bearings Ensure not to Ensure belts have no more overfill with grease as the seals could pop out of the than 10mm movement housing For engine maintenance refer to the Engine service manual document Tensioning Replacing the Belt Remove the belt cover and check the tension of the belt To tension the belt loosen the locking nuts and reposition the rose joints which gives the correct tension on the belts Adjusting the Anvil Remove the inlet chute and loosen the two bolts holding the anvil Set the distance from the edge of the anvil to the cutting blade to 2mm Retighten the bolts and refit the chute Loosen both nuts and reposition the Anvil 2 Loosen this bolt and lift the cutter housing lid away Replacing the Cutting Blade aS from the machine With the engine switched off and the cutting 3 Remove the three biade bolts disc stationary and the sparkplug disconnected Atth an allen key and spanner open the cutter housing door and remove the two cutting blades The blades are double sided so in the first instance can be rotated and refitted Take the blades to your authorised service dealer to resharpen the blades if both sides are worn Cleaning and Storage If you wish to clean the machine wait for the engine to cool down and hose the mac
7. off the main branch may need to be trimmed so that it doesn t get jammed at the bottom of the inlet chute As the operator becomes more familiar with the machine they will be able to judge which branches need to be trimmed If material becomes clogged at the bottom end of the inlet chute use a spare branch to push the blocked material down into the cutting blade Ensure that the spare branch is of sufficient length so that the operator does not have to reach down inside the chute The Chipper is able to process material other than just branches Leaves prunings and vines can be fed into the Chipper Unclogging the Cutter If the Chipper stalls through overloading or clogging stop the engine ensure that the cutting disc has completely stopped and the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the sparkplug is disconnected Open the cutter housing cover and remove all the material from the housing Close the cutter housing and restart the machine Refer to the starting procedure at the beginning of this section for guidance If any stringy material becomes wrapped around the rotor shaft remove it before it works itself into the bearing Maintenance Before carrying out maintenance or service work Stop the engine and wait for the cutting disc to stop rotating Allow the machine to cool Find a dry clean level area Study and follow the published service procedures Do not work on a machine with loose clothing that could get caught
8. per un block the cutting mechanisms carry out maintenance or repairs inspecting the Chipper after abnormal vibrations or after striking a foreign object 18 Never operate the Chipper with defective guards shields or without safety protection devices in place and in good working order 19 Do not use this machine for anything other than its intended purpose Do not modify the design of the machine in any way If you have any doubts contact your authorised service dealer HEALTH amp SAFETY AT WORK This Chipper has been designed and constructed so that in so far as reasonably practical it will not endanger the safety and health of those working with it This is however subject to the machine being properly used and maintained according to the conditions stated in this manual and elsewhere which have been found necessary as a result of the research and testing of the Supplier 1 Hook chute over the lugs Assembly Instructions On receiving your Bushranger BRC65 Chipper the Inlet Chute will need to be attached 1 Remove the machine from its packaging 2 Bolt bottom of chute securely to machine and tighten 2 Remove the bolts from the machine where the inlet chute will be attached 3 Hang the Inlet Chute on the rear of the Chipper and attach using the two M10x25 nuts and bolts provided Tighten the bolts with two spanners 4 Fill the engine with oil Use high quality 10W30 oil Refer to the supplied engine o
9. peration manual for the quantity of oil needed to fill the engine and other regular maintenance procedures relating to the engine Operating the Chipper SAFETY NOTICE WARNING PREVENT ACCIDENTS Before operating the Chipper it is essential that The operator reads and understands this manual and has followed the safety precautions described The maintenance check has been properly carried out and the Chipper is in good working order The operator must use safety equipment including gloves eye protection ear muffs and covered shoes Failure to do so could result in damage and risk the health and safety of the operator Ensure the Chipper is on a flat firm surface Ensure all nuts and bolts are properly tightened Ensure all safety guards are in place Make sure the inlet chute is free of debris before starting the unit Check the engine oil level Operation Preventing accidental injury is the sole responsibility of each user of this machine Ensure the operator of this machine is thoroughly familiar with the operation and safety procedures described in this manual Always make sure that the machine has been switched off and the cutter is stationary before the machine is moved to a different location or opening the cutter housing Refuelling the Engine Before operating the Chipper fuel needs to be added to the fuel tank During use the engine should be left to cool before refuelling Starting Stopping the machine
10. tion could potentially damage the drive belts and lead to undesirable operation Feeding Material into the Machine Ensure that no contaminated material is fed into the Chipper Metal stones sand and dirt will harm the cutting edge of the blades leading to undesirable performance Avoid feeding stringy materials such as cabbage trees into the Chipper as these can wrap around the cutter shaft bearing damaging the seals Avoid feeding short pieces of wood into the Chipper These short pieces tend to bounce off the cutting disc and act erratically To chip these short pieces of material combine their feeding with larger lengths of wood Freshly cut green material will be cut more efficiently that old wood which has been sitting for an extended period The maximum diameter of braches that the Chipper can process is 65mm depending on the hardness of the wood The Chipper has been designed to self feed the material into the cutting blades Because the Chipper has a large inlet chute larger material has the tendency to stall the machine To aid in stopping this manually feed these larger branches down the chute allowing the engine to maintain a high speed to effectively cut the material without stalling Ensure that the material is fed into the inlet chute wooded end first leaving the leafy end to be pulled through This aids in the self feeding on the machine and helps the bushy material be effectively cut Some of the smaller growth coming
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