All Timberwolf PTO/150H machines have a full pre delivery inspection before leaving the factory and
are ready to use. Read and understand this instruction manual before attempting to operate the chipper.
In particular, read pages 5-8 which contains important health and safety information and advice.
CHAINSAW safety helmet fitted with visor
and recommended ear defenders to an
appropriate specification.
HEAvY-DUTY gloves with elasticated wrist area.
CLOSE - FITTING heavy-duty non-snag clothing.
SAFETY footwear.
FACE MASK (if appropriate).
See page 5 for more detailed information.
DELIVERY
OPERATOR’S PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
CONNECTING PTO SHAFT
CONNECTING TO TRACTOR
ENSURE tractor horsepower and lift capacity meets the chippers requirements and has the
correct PTO speed.
ENSURE tractor and chipper are on firm level ground
CHECK tractor drop arms are equal length, adjust if necessary.
ATTACH chipper securely to tractor 3 - point linkage.
STOP engine and apply handbrake,
SET tractor top link to ensure chipper is level and top link is lower at tractor end.
ENSURE tractor engine is turned off and the ignition key has been removed.
CONNECT PTO drive shaft - female half shaft to be fitted to tractor unit.
CONNECT power cable from tractor to chipper.
ENSURE all PTO guards on tractor, drive shaft and chipper are re-fitted and drive shaft
guard chain is attached to prevent rotation.
CHECK the angle of the drive shaft between tractor and chipper will not exceed 16
o
whilst in
work and rotating.
CHECK when lifted for transport the angle of the drive shaft between tractor and chipper will not
exceed 40
o
.
ENSURE two sliding halves of the drive shaft have at least 150mm of engagement and be of a
suitable length to prevent ‘butting up’ when chipper is lifted.
MOVING THE CHIPPER
DO NOT move the chipper with the rotor running.
ALWAYS ensure the retaining nuts and clamp are tight when transporting with a discharge tube in place.
NEvER pull the machine by the red safety bar as linkages will be damaged.
TIMBERWOLF
TW PTO 150H
8
SAFE WORKING
