Hansa C7, Operation, Maintenance And Safety Manual

Page 1: ...refer to www hansaproducts com for a current list of our authorised dealers and contact details relevant to your territory Operation maintenance and safety manual All operators must fully read and understand this operator s manual before using the chipper Keep this manual for future reference Original Instructions ...

Page 2: ...7 SAFE SETUP PROCEDURE 7 SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE 8 STARTING PROCEDURE 9 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE 11 PROCESSING FIBROUS MATERIAL 11 PETROL 12 STORAGE 12 TRANSPORTATION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 WHAT TO DO IF 13 MAINTENANCE 14 KNIFE RE SHARPENING AND KNIFE REPLACEMENT 14 ENGINE SERVICING 17 ENGINE OIL 17 BELT TENSION 17 BELT REPLACEMENT 18 TYRE PRESSURE 20 BOLT TORQUE 20 SPECIFICATIONS 20 HANSA GLOBAL INDUST...

Page 3: ...es include Prunings stalks roots vegetable matter hay grass bark Dry manure Branches Palm fronds Dead and hard timbers Note these will dull the knives faster Paper or cardboard Do NOT process Flax root balls Soil bones sand grit stones metal If you have any questions contact your authorised dealer Do NOT exceed 70 mm branch diameter Receiving your Hansa chipper You may receive your chipper assembl...

Page 4: ...cy stop bracket Box 1 contains The chipper body Two wheels A cardboard block for support of the chipper body for wheel attachment Box 2 contains The inlet chute A fastener pack containing parts required for assembly The outlet chute packed into a separate cardboard box Documentation Hansa operations manual warranty card and Honda motor manual All the C7 parts in two separate boxes CAUTION The chip...

Page 5: ...big spring washer for swivel handle 2 Two small spring washers for wheels 3 One swivel handle 4 Two bolts spring washers heavy washers and nuts used to fix the inlet chute to the chipper body 5 Two washers to fix wheels onto the axle 6 Four cap screws to attach the wheels and outlet chute to the chipper body 7 Two nyloc nuts to fix screws on outlet chute 8 Two bolts spring washers and heavy washer...

Page 6: ...mall spring washers item no 2 cap screws item no 6 and big washers item no 5 to do so Ensure the big washer is touching the wheel followed by the smaller spring washers then the bolt head Fit the outlet chute Slide the outlet chute over the black cutting rotor onto the body the open side of the chute is facing the engagement handle Fix the outlet chute to the chipper body by tightening the cap scr...

Page 7: ...t the inlet chute Fix the inlet chute check that it slides in on the top and at the bottom If the holes don t fit to tighten the screws the best option is to take the chute out and re insert it Line up the holes and insert the bolts washers and nuts item no 4 ensuring the big washer is touching the bolt head top and the spring washer is touching the nut bottom Attach the swivel handle Attach the s...

Page 8: ...may restrict the age of the operator Do NOT allow persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge to operate the machine Identifying hazards and risks Identify hazards and risks and take preventative steps to avoid accidents and minimise risk Possible hazards include but are not limited to moving parts thrown objects weight of chipper and components...

Page 9: ... very leafy materials Keeping the inlet chute clear Safe setup procedure Before you start Ensure the chipper is positioned in an open area and on firm level ground Ensure that the outlet chute is discharged onto soft ground e g grass Do NOT allow the outlet chute to discharge chip onto hard surfaces such as a paved or gravel surface Ejected material can rebound and cause injury Keep children pets ...

Page 10: ...t as this can rebound injure the operator and damage the machinery Prune to a size that suits the chipper s capabilities Pre cut side branches Branches will self feed more efficiently Keep the engine clean of debris and other accumulations This prevents damage to the engine or possible fire Feed limbs and branches through butt end first leaving the foliage on This helps guide the limb down the inl...

Page 11: ...kickback of material through the feed opening Transport the chipper while the engine is running Tamper with the engine governor settings on the chipper The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by overspeed Operate the chipper with blunt knives This causes excessive vibration which may result in damage to the chipper Move...

Page 12: ...ull cord in one smooth motion to start the engine Once the engine is started and has warmed up approx 30 seconds turn the choke lever to the off position as shown in the picture To engage the belt drive slowly rotate the engagement handle clockwise until it comes to a stop This must be done slowly to allow the cutting rotor to pick up speed otherwise the engine may stall 2 3 4 5 Throttle lever max...

Page 13: ...cessing 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 p...

Page 14: ...damaged by the shock loading caused by uncontrolled ascent descent o The chipper is heavy and the operator can lose control of the machine Do NOT move the chipper while it is running For long distance transport by means of a vehicle the C7 may be transported as a single unit or with the inlet and or outlet chute removed If it is being transported in parts then ensure the body of the chipper is upr...

Page 15: ...topped remove debris then close and lock the outlet chute The chipper is slowing down The chipper can t process the amount of material fed into it Feed the material in slower Reduce material volume The chipper will not self feed The knives and or anvil might be blunt Inspect and sharpen or replace knives and or anvil as required Ensure correct clearances between knives and anvil The material is ej...

Page 16: ...k belt tension refer to belt tension section Grease two bearings as above be careful not to over grease Check sharpness of knives Check condition of guarding belt guard and outlet chute A damaged guard must be replaced by an identical or equivalent guard immediately It is recommended to contact Hansa for a replacement guard Knife re sharpening and knife replacement How do I know that the knives ne...

Page 17: ... loosen the bolt with the hexagonal Allen key Be careful not to drop the nuts bolts washers or knives into the chipper A stick magnet can be used to retrieve them if this does occur Measure the width of the knife and check that it will be at least 35 mm after sharpening If the knives will be shorter than 35 mm then the knives should be replaced Please contact your nearest Hansa dealer Sharpen the ...

Page 18: ...ood The anvil position can be adjusted by loosening the anvil mounting bolts Once adjusted correctly tighten the anvil mounting nuts using a torque wrench to 22 Nm If there is not enough clearance the knife edge may touch the anvil through deflection when cutting heavy branches and damage the sharp edge Too much clearance will allow small twigs and fibrous materials to be dragged through without b...

Page 19: ...thread near the hole opening Using the dipstick check the oil to make sure it is at the right level close to the upper limit but not over Screw the oil filler cap dipstick back into the hole Dispose of the used engine oil in an environmentally sensitive way Belt tension Correct belt tension is crucial for minimising belt wear and maximising machine efficiency To check the belt tension first ensure...

Page 20: ...uts downwards until they touch the adjustment block Then turn the top nut clockwise and the bottom nut anti clockwise simultaneously to lock the nuts in place Belt replacement If the belts in your chipper look similar to any of the following images or are clearly broken then they need to be replaced If a belt change is necessary follow these steps Using a 6 mm Allen key unbolt and remove the pulle...

Page 21: ... holding the engine to the chassis Check the pulleys are still in line by placing a straight edge across the top and bottom front pulley If they are not in line loosen the four bolts holding the engine in to the chassis and then repeat this step Ensure belts are properly tensioned follow the Adjusting belt tension process on page 17 Fasten the pulley guard back into place Note Engine not shown in ...

Page 22: ...ommended Tightening Torque Bolt size Spanner size lb ft Nm lb ft Nm M8 13 mm 6 8 5 16 22 M10 16 mm 12 5 17 32 44 M12 18 mm 22 30 57 77 M16 24 mm 54 73 140 190 M20 30 mm 105 143 274 372 Specifications C7 General Length 900 mm Width 650 mm Height 1200 mm Weight 95kg Motor Make model Honda GX200 Max Power 6 5 HP Cutting System Disc speed 2850 RPM Disc dimensions 400 x 10 mm Shaft diameter 40 mm Knive...

Page 23: ...ranty is available to domestic non commercial and commercial customers excluding commercial customers in the business of plant equipment hire All HANSA products that have not complied with the Extended Warranty registration and maintenance requirements are entitled to the Non Registered warranty period set out below Any authorised HANSA dealer is further authorised to repair or replace any part wh...

Page 24: ...you purchased your HANSA product Conditional Warranty This is a HANSA extended warranty period for products that are Purchased from an authorised HANSA Dealer Registered at the time of sale through the Hansa Chippers website www hansachippers com registration Serviced by a HANSA Dealer in accordance with the Hansa service schedule using genuine HANSA parts Meeting all other warranty requirements W...

Page 25: ...als Decal Description Location General machine safety and inlet chute considerations Side of inlet chute Rotor engagement control Side of housing next to engagement arm Belt guard hazard Rotor housing front next to the belt guard Rotor and housing safety Top face of outlet chute ...

Page 26: ...acturer in accordance with Directive 2000 14 EC is as follows Hansa C7 108 dB A relative to 1pW The wood chipper s sound pressure level at the operator s position is measured in accordance with Directive 2000 14 EC is as follows Hansa C7 92 dB A relative to 20µPa The values stated above are subject to the common uncertainty of the measuring method and the estimated variation in a product series fo...

Page 27: ...ption Integrally powered shredder chipper Product model C7 Serial number Serial Manufacture The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Noise emissions Directive 2000 14 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014 30 EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011 65 EU Furthermore it is s...