Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper
10
7.
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.
8.
Adjust
feeding
function
handle
to
“Forward”
position.
9.
Adjust
the
feed
roller
to
proper
speed.
Slow
for
large
trees
fast
for
small
trees.
Stopping
1.
Adjust
feed
speed
bar
to
“0”
position.
2.
Adjust
feed
function
handle
to
“STOP”
or
neutral
position.
3.
Move
the
Throttle
Lever
to
IDLE.
4.
Recoil
Start:
Turn
the
Ignition
Switch
to
the
OFF
position.
5.
Electric
Start:
Turn
the
Key
to
the
OFF
position.
Operator
Zone
Wood
Chipping
NOTICE
Woods’
and
branches’
diameter
should
be
no
bigger
than
5
inches.
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.
