Forest-Master FM14DD, Manual

Page 1: ...Models FM9DD FM14DD FM18DD IMPORTANT Read this manual fully before assembly and use and observe all safety rules and operating instructions Forest Master Direct Drive Wood Chipper...

Page 2: ...hp 306cc Petrol Engine with Pull Start or Electric Start FM14DD 14hp 460cc Petrol Engine with Electric Start FM18DD 18hp 478cc Petrol Engine with Electric Start The FM9DD FM14DD and FM18DD are wood ch...

Page 3: ...ster Models FM9DD FM14DD FM18DD 3 Contents Contents Title Page No Specifications 4 Safety Instructions 5 Assembly 7 Operation 13 Maintenance 18 Troubleshooting 19 Warranty 21 Exploded Diagram 22 Parts...

Page 4: ...Oil Amount 1 1 litre 1 1 litre 1 1 litre Chipper Blade Twin Reversible Blades Twin Reversible Blades Twin Reversible Blades Overall Height 1200mm 1220mm 1220mm Overall Length 1690mm 1690mm 1690mm Over...

Page 5: ...d only be pushed with other pieces of wood that you are feeding into the chipper If the chipper gets jammed you must immediately stop the engine or motor Obstructing fragments inside the hopper should...

Page 6: ...away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the gas vapours have dissipated Wipe up any fuel to prevent fire hazard and properly dispose of the waste Allow the engi...

Page 7: ...ified are loosely fitted in their correct location for shipping 1 Lay all the parts out flat in a suitable assembly area and check to make sure all parts are there 2 Slide the axle 3 into the square t...

Page 8: ...the base is drilled with the holes to fit all three engines See the diagrams below for the correct holes 6 Fasten the engine 8 with the M10 bolts 48 M10 washers 47 M10 spring washers 49 and M10 nuts...

Page 9: ...ttach the battery box 56 to the base 1 using the 4 M8x20 bolts 55 M8 washers 45 M8 spring washers 33 and M8 nuts 46 Place the battery in the box and secure using the two M5 x 125 bolts 58 and nuts 59...

Page 10: ...51 33 45 9 Fasten the bottom of the feed hopper 21 to the drum housing 9 using the M8 bolt 51 the M8 spring washer 33 and the M8 washer 45 There is a thread in the flange of the drum housing to faste...

Page 11: ...ecure using 7 x M8x13 bolts 32 7 M8 washers 45 and 7 x M8 nyloc nut 46 Fit the bolts through the holes in the feed hopper and hopper tray from the outside and fit the washers and nuts on the inside 11...

Page 12: ...esults 12 Insert the short flange without bolt holes of the Lower Blanking Plate 34 between forwardmost lower drum mounting bolt and the underside of the drum housing 9 Place two M6x16 42 bolts throug...

Page 13: ...FIRST TIME WITHOUT FILLING WITH THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF OIL The engine may have oil residue from testing but the chipper is not supplied pre filled STARTING THE ENGINE FM14DD FM18DD ELECTRIC START Make...

Page 14: ...for 1 to 2 minutes then advance the engine throttle control to mulching speed Stopping the Engine Ensure no fragments remain inside the mulcher when turning it off Allow to run for 1 minute without fe...

Page 15: ...chine Do not over load the wood chipper Let previous wood and branches go through the blades before adding more Always wear gloves ear defenders helmet and visor or safety glasses and appropriate clot...

Page 16: ...into the feed hopper and running water used to help wet material feed in more easily Do not feed the mulcher any foreign materials stones metal plastic string textile etc The mulcher can be used to ch...

Page 17: ...sen the bolts tap them through by 1 or 2mm the square shoulder of the coach bolts must remain located in the slots in the back plate Maximum Hopper Angle Position Minimum Hopper Angle Position Cleanin...

Page 18: ...e petrol engine refer to the engine manufacturer s user manual If you need help accessing the manual contact Forest Master Replacing and Sharpening the Blades To remove the blades for sharpening or re...

Page 19: ...ipe off the plug and reinsert it Is there sufficient oil Check the engine oil level and if necessary top up to the correct level Is there dirt in the carburettor Undo the bolt holding the float chambe...

Page 20: ...r bad chipping performance Wood is too hard Is the wood seasoned Chipping is more efficient with green freshly cut wood less than 3 days old Seasoned wood does not draw as efficiently Are the knives b...

Page 21: ...ry IMPORTANT NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ACCEPTED FOR INCORRECT USE OF THIS PRODUCT MODIFICATION OF THIS PRODUCT UNLESS SAID MODIFICATION HAS BEEN AUTHORISED BY FOREST MASTER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY The Warra...

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Page 23: ...OLT 8 18 ROTATING BLADE 2 38 Coach Bolt M12x285 3 19 M10x25 25 SHALLOW HEAD BOLT 10 52 ISO 4015 5 16 24 x 250 x 30 N 1 20 ISO 7045 M4 x 14 Z 14N 2 21 HOPPER 1 22 HOPPER TRAY 1 23 RUBBER FINGERS 1 24 1...

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