Hyundai HYCH1500E-2, User Manual

Page 1: ...ead and understand this manual before use Keep this manual for future reference User manual Petrol Wood Chipper FOR YOUR SAFETY You must read and understand this manual before use Keep this manual for future reference Licenced by Hyundai Corporation Korea ...

Page 2: ...ICK START 16 17 4 STARTING PROCEDURE 18 22 5 STOPPING PROCEDURE 23 6 USING THE MACHINE 24 30 7 MAINTENANCE 31 37 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 38 39 9 SPECIFICATION 40 10 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 41 11 RECYCLING AND PRODUCT DISPOSAL 41 12 CONTACT DETAILS 42 13 WARRANTY 42 ...

Page 3: ...Some or all of the following warning signs symbols and or PPE pictograms may appear throughout this manual You MUST adhere to their warnings Failure to do so may result in personal injury to yourself or those around you DANGER Indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in serious injury or death WARNING Indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in serious injury CAUTION Indica...

Page 4: ...aler 1 15 If you think you have or someone around you has been affected by carbon monoxide poisoning 1 16 Get them fresh air immediately by leaving the affected area or by opening doors and windows If safe and practical to do so make sure that the machine is turned off DO NOT enter a room you suspect of having carbon monoxide present instead call the emergency services 1 17 Contact a doctor immedi...

Page 5: ...kill NEVER work on LIVE ENERGISED equipment 1 42 Prior to carrying out any maintenance work you MUST Identify electrical isolation methods and isolate all electrical supplies 1 43 Prior to use and with all electrical supplies isolated You MUST check all electrical cables plugs and connections for the following 1 44 Are intact and have no signs of damage to include but not limited to bare wires cha...

Page 6: ...1 59 1 There is an explosion risk if the battery terminals are short circuited when connecting 0dis connecting ALWAYS exercise great care so that the terminals or battery leads are NOT allowed to touch and cause a spark ALWAYS use suitable insulated tools 1 60 Vibrations where applicable 1 61 Prolonged use of hand held operated machines will cause the user to feel the effects of from vibrations Th...

Page 7: ...wly cut tree branches of diameters up to 100 mm for HYCH1500E 2 or 70mm for HYCH7070 E 2 1 90 Usage restrictions 1 91 You should NOT use the chipper for chipping metal stones and plastics and other hard materials that may damage your machine If you are going to chip tree roots check that the diameter is less than 70 100mm and remove all earth sand stones etc 1 92 After the first hour s use check t...

Page 8: ...output chute to facilitate access to the rotor Use a wooden pole to remove pieces stuck in the rotor NEVER under any circumstances use your hands to remove stuck wood 1 B8 NEVER leave the machine running whilst unattended 1 B9 Changing the blades of the rotor or the counter blade and checking blade bolts should only be done when the engine and rotor are stopped and the spark plug HT lead is discon...

Page 9: ...y parts into hopper Do not get close to the discharge chute the chips are expelled from discharge chute at high speed and may cause injury If the machine produces abnormal vibration or unusual noises immediately turn the machine off and check it If the machine is failing to cut properly the blades may need to sharpened or adjusted the blade clearance should be 1 2mm Choice of chipping material Fre...

Page 10: ...ain body 1 on a support or platform that is about 30cm above the ground and leave some space at the sides of the main body for the installation of the wheels 2 and front leg 4 as shown in the picture above fix the wheels 2 with suitable fasteners to axle bracket 3 then fix the finished structure to main body 1 Install towbar bracket 5 to the corresponding position on the main body and then connect...

Page 11: ...ion on feed hopper 9 ensure the long shaft passes through the duct and spring on the lower side of the feed hopper Then bolt the feed hopper 9 to the main body 1 due to the heavy weight use a lifting device or 2 3 people Bolt the lower section of the discharge chute to the main body then connect and fix the upper rotating section of the discharge chute 11 to the lower section 10 The upper section ...

Page 12: ...n body 1 and connect the battery terminals with starter motor positive and negative cables taking care not to short the positive to earth and then place the battery on the battery tray 13 place the battery cover over the battery and secure with the bolts provided Place the toolkit on corresponding bracket connecting one end of the toolkit strap to the retaining ring on the main body 1 while the ot...

Page 13: ...round and leave some space at the sides of the main body for the installation of the wheels 2 and front leg 4 as shown in the picture above fix the wheels 2 with suitable fasteners to axle bracket 3 then fix the finished structure to main body 1 Install front leg 4 to the corresponding position on the main body and mount hand bar 17 to the front leg 4 After the installation is complete the support...

Page 14: ... on feed hopper 9 ensure the long shaft passes through the duct and spring on the lower side of the feed hopper adjust the spring to correct height Then bolt the feed hopper 9 to the main body 1 due to the heavy weight use a lifting device or 2 3 people Bolt the lower section of the discharge chute to the main body then connect and fix the upper rotating section of the discharge chute 11 to the lo...

Page 15: ...in body 1 with the bolts provided and connect the battery terminals to the positive and negative starter motor cables taking care not to short out the positive to earth then place the battery on the battery tray 13 place the battery cover over the battery and secure with the bolts provided Place the toolkit on the handrail and bolt it securely Finally unscrew the 2 nuts on the tank as is shown wit...

Page 16: ...handle with extreme care and in a well ventilated area Always remove HT lead from spark plug when checking machine or changing parts 3 02 Adding fuel Unscrew the fuel tank filler cap and carefully add fresh straight unleaded petrol DO NOT overfill and allow a 25 mm gap at the top of the tank Once full replace and correctly tighten the fuel cap Fuel tank capacity is 6 5L for 420cc engine and 3 6L f...

Page 17: ...00mb for 210cc engine of SAE15W40 oil fill to the top thread of the filler neck N B There may be residual oil in crankcase so be careful not to overfill when filling with oil If you overfill with oil just pour excess oil into a suitable container DO NOT dispose of oil down drains or onto the ground ...

Page 18: ...e to do so will result in engine damage which will not be covered by warranty Fill with SAE15W40 oil and fresh unleaded petrol Make sure the fuel and oil caps are secure See section 3 03 4 01 Recoil starting procedure Set the ignition key switch on the key start module to the ON position or for recoil only machines switch to ON Check that the emergency STOP bar is not jammed in the STOP down posit...

Page 19: ... in RIGHT position COLD start refers to an engine that has not been run recently hence the engine is cold Place one hand on the machine and using the other hand pull the recoil until you feel a resistance then pull briskly Repeat until machine starts DO NOT let go of the recoil handle instead return handle slowly When the engine has started you need to reduce the choke by slowly moving lever to th...

Page 20: ...gine has been started and allowed to warm up you can move the throttle lever to left accelerate the engine speed 4 02 Electric start procedure Where fitted Set the ignition key switch on the key start module to the ON position ...

Page 21: ...use the choke Lever in RIGHT position COLD start refers to an engine that has not been run recently hence the engine is cold Turn the keyswitch clockwise against spring tension to START position until engine starts at each attempt to start DO NOT operate the ignition key for longer than 5 seconds if the keyswitch is operated for longer than 5 seconds the starter motor will over heat and cause dama...

Page 22: ...22 4 02 cont Once the engine has been started release key to run position When engine has warmed up you can move the throttle lever to left to run the engine at FAST speed ...

Page 23: ...cutting head to come to a full stop and switch engine OFF before carrying out any maintenance on the machine 5 03 To stop the machine Allow the machine to cool down with the throttle at idle Turn the ignition key switch anti clockwise to the OFF position Turn the fuel tap left to the OFF position 5 04 EMERGENCY STOPPING To STOP the machine in an emergency press the Safety bar down ...

Page 24: ...ntrols the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 6 50 DO NOT run the engine at a high speed when you are not using it 6 60 DO NOT put hands or feet near rotating parts WARNING You MUST STOP using the machine if any of the following occur The engine speed changes with no control In case of misfire or unusual noise In case of high vibration If bels are slipping In rain or stormy weather CAUTION...

Page 25: ...nd check for the cause Unusual noise or vibration is generally a warning of trouble You MUST find the source of the problem and fix it before reusing the machine 6 74 Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury and may invalidate any warranty 6 75 Maintain the machine and check for misalignment or binding of moving parts broken p...

Page 26: ...w an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kickback from the chipper hopper 6 89 Keep your face and body back from the chipper hopper and discharge chute to avoid accidental bounce back of any material 6 A NEVER reach with your hands inside the feed hopper past the rubber flap while operating the machine 6 B NEV...

Page 27: ...erate the machine on slopes 6 M DO NOT alter or adjust any part of the wood chipper or its engine that is sealed by the manufacturer or distributor Only a qualified service technician may adjust parts that may increase or decrease governed engine speed 6 N This wood chipper is for off road use only NEVER attempt to tow the machine on public highways roads or thoroughfares 6 O NEVER operate this ma...

Page 28: ...mum capacity is 100 mm for HYCH1500E 2 or 70mm for HYCH7070 E 2 diameter branches depending on the type and hardness of wood Rotate the branch as you feed it into the machine will improve performance 6 93 Feed limbs or branches through butt end first leaving the bushy head on This helps guide the limb down the feed hopper and reduces spinning and bouncing of small pieces back up the feed hopper So...

Page 29: ...il the engine has returned to full speed 6 98 The wood chipper can clog up with soft wet or fibrous materials However if you feed soft materials intermittently with branches there should be no problem as the wood chipper tends to clean out any residue left in the machine 6 99 If any stringy material becomes wrapped around the rotor shaft Turn off the engine s power switch and wait until the cuttin...

Page 30: ...have become stuck 6 C As the discharged materials pile up move the chipper or the processed material to keep the outlet free DO NOT position the deflector horizontally as it will reduce the airflow impeding discharge and cause a blockage 6 D Idle speed to reduce stress on the engine when wood chipping is not being performed set throttle control lever to its SLOW position Lowering the engine speed ...

Page 31: ...asher to clean your wood chipper Water can penetrate areas of the unit and cause damage to spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of pressure washers will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability Shut down the engine wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop remove H T lead and then wait for 5 minutes before performing maintenance on the chipper Each use 1st Month or ...

Page 32: ...s Blow the remaining debris from the filter using a low pressure airline Blow from inside the filter outwards Wash the foam part in detergent and allow to dry N B To reinstate the fliter assembly reverse the above process CAUTION Never let the engine run without the air filter being fitted A dirty air filter element affects the engine performance increases fuel consumption and makes it difficult t...

Page 33: ...nd carbon deposits Replace a damaged or badly worn spark plug Clean off any carbon deposits by using a soft brass brush 7 24 Check the gap with a feeler gauge and adjust electrode to the correct gap of 0 6 0 7mm 7 25 Check the spark plug washer for damage and replace if required 7 26 Refit the spark plug by hand to make sure it does not cross thread tighten the spark plug to a torque of 12 15Nm WA...

Page 34: ...ding then fully tighten 7 34 DO NOT dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is incompatible with the environment We suggest you take used oil in a sealed container to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the domestic waste pour it on the ground or down a drain 7 35 With engine machine on level ground fill to the upper edge of the oil filler neck with...

Page 35: ...ve terminal does not touch the machine chassis 7 45 When reconnecting the battery you MUST observe the correct polarity RED wire to the positive terminal and the BLACK wire to the terminal You should NOT start the machine when the battery is not fitted 7 46 To access the battery for removal undo the battery cover retaining bolt and keep in a safe place Remove cover and lift the battery out and pla...

Page 36: ...bout five minutes 7 57 Remove the spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of clean engine oil into the combustion chamber Slowly pull the starter rope several times to coat internal components Re place the spark plug 7 58 Store the machine in a cool dry place away from any source of ignition such as an oil burner water heater etc 7 59 Disconnect the battery and store in a cool dry place During storage we a...

Page 37: ...nsure belts are kept correctly tensioned Tighten the adjusting nut arrowed in image to keep belts tight Do not over tighten 7 72 Grease main shaft bearings every 50 hours use There is a grease nipple on each bearing see images below ...

Page 38: ...and clear the blocked material Don t touch the blade during this procedure 4 Unusual noises Stop the machine check all nuts and bolts are tight check bearings for excessive play and that blades and belts are not rubbing anywhere 5 Damaged blades Fit new blades 6 Belts slipping Ensure thebelt tensioner is adjusted correctly or fit new belts 7 Poor chipping performance Adjust the blade clearance the...

Page 39: ... DOES NOT SHRED PROPERLY THE WOOD IS NOT PULLED INTO THE MACHINE BY ITSELF THE CHIPS DO NOT HAVE THE SAME SIZE 1 The blades are worn too much 2 The diameter of the branches inserted into the machine are larger than 100 mm for HYCH1500E 2 or 70mm for HYCH7070 E 2 3 The gap between the fixed blade and the counter blade is too large the correct gap is mm 1 Change or sharpen the blades and counter bla...

Page 40: ...er 3600 rpm hp 7 0 15 0 Start methods Recoil optional Electric Recoil Electric Battery V 12 12 Fuel type Fresh straight unleaded petrol Fresh straight unleaded petrol Fuel tank capacity l 3 6 6 5 Wheel type Pneumatic Pneumatic Dry weight kg 70 180 Drive type Twin V belt in parallel Twin V belt in parallel Max chipping size mm 70 100 Performance kg hour 500 2000 1000 5500 Disc speed rpm 2880 2350 ...

Page 41: ...ectronic Equipment WEEE recycling 11 40 Certain products contain WEEE waste which should not be disposed of in your domestic waste 11 50 You MUST recycle WEEE in accordance with your local authority or recycling centre 11 60 Battery recycling certain products contain batteries which should not be disposed of in your domestic waste 11 70 You MUST recycle batteries in accordance with your local auth...

Page 42: ... 10 Our manuals are constantly being reviewed and updated Should you find an error omission or something you find unclear please contact your dealer for assistance E OE 13 20 Our latest manuals are also placed online 13 30 We reserve the right to make any modifications without prior notice whenever necessary 14 WARRANTY 14 10 For specific warranty and warranty exclusions details for your product p...

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