Hansa C4 O&M Manual - OM-005 Revision F 20/06/2019
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Processing fibrous material
The C4 can process palm fronds, flax, cabbage tree leaves and other similar fibrous material. The machine
’
s cutting disk is
cantilevered (supported on the engine side with two bearings), therefore there is no risk of anything fibrous wrapping around the
shaft and working its way into the bearings. The resulting output is not as consistent as that of branch material due to the fibrous
nature. When processing fibrous material, take note of the following points:
Blades must be sharp to process fibrous material
Fibrous material is best introduced to the machine as a bundle
Fibrous material should be introduced slowly into the machine. Tease the material in and out while feeding it into the
cutting mechanism, ensuring it is not drawn through the machine without being cut properly
Do NOT
extend hands past the rubber flap while doing so
Fibrous material is processed more effectively when it is green rather than when dried
Storage
Always allow the chipper to cool before storing
Store the chipper out of the reach of children
Store the chipper where fuel vapor will not reach an open flame or spark
Switch the fuel lever to the off position
For extended storage periods, run the engine dry of fuel
Store the chipper out of the rain
Water can rust the steel body of the chipper
Transportation
The C4 is designed to be moved by one person using both handles at the top of the inlet chute to lean the chipper backwards and
transfer its weight onto the wheels. The chipper can then be wheeled to and from the work location.
Take care when moving the C3e up and down stairs or kerbs
The wheels can be damaged by the shock loading caused by uncontrolled ascent/descent
The chipper is heavy and the operator can lose control of the machine
Do NOT
move the chipper while it is running
The optional C4 chip catcher bag should be removed from the chipper when transporting or moving to
avoid damage to the bag.
Troubleshooting
What to do if:
The chipper
won’t start
•
The engine oil level might be too low
The chipper is fitted with oil alert and will not start if the oil level is too low
Check the oil level and top up if required
•
The chipper is placed on a slope
The chipper is fitted with oil alert and will not start if the oil is not level
Move the chipper to level ground
Belt drive engagement will not work
•
The inlet chute or housing might be blocked
