Hansa C13, Operation, Maintenance And Safety Manual

Page 1: ...4749 info hansaproducts co nz www hansaproducts co nz HANSA AUSTRALIA 1800 426 722 info hansaproducts com au www hansaproducts com au HANSA C13 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 Register your Hansa chipper to qualify www hansaproducts com registration ...

Page 2: ...TOR COMPETENCY 6 TOWING SAFETY FOR ROAD TOWABLE MODEL 6 IDENTIFYING HAZARDS AND RISKS 7 OPERATION 8 SAFE SETUP PROCEDURE 8 SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE 8 STARTING PROCEDURE 10 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE 11 PETROL 12 STORAGE 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 WHAT TO DO IF 12 MAINTENANCE 13 KNIFE RE SHARPENING AND KNIFE REPLACEMENT 14 ANVIL ADJUSTMENT REPLACEMENT 17 ENGINE SERVICING 17 ENGINE OIL 17 BELT TENSION 18 BELT RE...

Page 3: ...anies Do NOT use the chipper for any other purpose Organic wastes 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 90 mm branch diameter Re...

Page 4: ...spective components Tools required for assembly not supplied 16 mm spanner to fit the inlet and outlet chute 17 mm spanner to fit the inlet and outlet chute Two 24mm spanners to fit the fixed outlet chute Parts supplied for assembly All fasteners included to fix inlet chute and outlet chute onto the chipper Inlet chute Fixed outlet chute if you have purchased a fixed outlet chute model Swivel outl...

Page 5: ... the pivot bolt using a 16 mm and 17 mm spanner Secure the m16 bolt washers and nut through the hole in the base of the outlet chute to hold the outlet chute shut Ensure the spring washer is situated between the nut and the heavy washer Tighten the bolt and nut using two 24mm spanners Fit the swivel outlet chute Lightly grease the flange on the chipper body Slide the outlet chute onto the greased ...

Page 6: ... the outlet chute to the chipper body Note The outlet chute locking handle will be in the documentation package Fit the inlet chute Fix the inlet chute place the inlet chute onto the chipper body with the black rubber flap sandwiched in between and ensure all three holes line up Tighten the nuts washers and bolts using a 16 mm and 17 mm spanner Ensure that the washer is touching the bolt head Line...

Page 7: ...Hansa C13 O M Manual OM 007 Revision L 28 06 2021 Hansa Chippers 2020 5 Fit the drawbar optional part 6 6 ...

Page 8: ...r understands and follows the safe operating and maintenance procedures as detailed in this manual Do NOT allow persons below the age of 18 to operate the chipper Additionally local regulations 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 Towing safety for road towable model...

Page 9: ...ng and or abrasions Ensure that the belt guard is in place and keep away from the belt and its guarding Cutting rotor and knives Pinching crushing cutting severing Keep your face and body out of the inlet chute Do NOT extend hands arms past the rubber flap Use a stick to push materials into the inlet chute Do NOT push the stick beyond the rubber flap Sound Damage to hearing Always wear hearing pro...

Page 10: ...ny parts are worn or damaged contact Hansa for replacements That fuel and engine oil levels are above the minimum levels That the fuel cap is secured and there is no fuel leaking from the tank That the inlet chute and housing are clear of any leftover material That all labels are in good condition and easily legible Replace damaged or unreadable labels View photos of labels in the Decals section R...

Page 11: ...er The chipper can clog up with soft wet or fibrous materials Keep the outlet free of blockage If a blockage occurs turn the engine off disconnect the spark plug and wait for rotor to stop spinning Open the outlet chute and remove material until the outlet chute is clear As the discharge material piles up Move the chipper to direct the outlet chute away from the pile or move the processed material...

Page 12: ...ear any moving part Remove any guards on the chipper unless the engine is turned off and the cutting rotor has come to a complete standstill Leave the chipper on while it is unattended Starting procedure Before proceeding ensure the safe setup procedure has been followed on page 5 of this manual Turn the choke lever fuel lever and engine switch to the on position Turn the throttle to max position ...

Page 13: ...erwise the engine may stall WARNING Do NOT disengage the belt drive with the chipper running at full revs as this will cause friction and vibration on the belt drive Shutdown procedure Turn the throttle lever to the min position and wait for the rotor to slow down Disengage the belt drive by rotating the engagement handle counter clock wise until it comes to a stop Turn the engine switch to off po...

Page 14: ...evel Move the chipper to level ground Belt drive engagement will not work The inlet chute or housing might be blocked Turn engine off disconnect the spark plug wire ensure rotor has completely stopped remove debris restart engine then attempt to re engage the belt drive The chipper slows down and stalls The chipper is clogged up Turn the engine off disconnect the spark plug wire ensure rotor has c...

Page 15: ...any inspections or adjustments Wait until the cutting rotor and engine are at a complete standstill before opening the cutting rotor housing Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug Switch fuel lever to off position Initially after 2 working hours Check for any loose nuts and bolts Check belt tension refer to belt tension section The belts will stretch when they are new Grease the two ro...

Page 16: ...pen the rotor housing cover by removing the two housing cover locking bolts with an 18 mm spanner then lift the rotor housing cover to access the cutting rotor Rotate the cutting rotor to gain access to the knives then engage the belt drive to stop the cutting rotor from rotating Use a 13 mm spanner to remove the knives from the cutting rotor There are five bolts that you must remove to do so Be c...

Page 17: ... reverse procedure Note Be sure to replace the knives the correct way around as shown in the diagram Only tighten the clamping bolts enough to hold the knives in place during adjustment Do not tighten them fully until step 7 Adjust the knives initially using the adjustment bolts to protrude the edge of the knife just past the edge of the knife holding block 4 5 6 36 Knife Adjustment bolts Locking ...

Page 18: ... The clearance between the knife and anvil should be approximately 1 mm on the inside closest to the bearing and 3 mm on the outside closest to the edge of the cutting rotor refer to diagram for more detail After the correct clearance is set fully tighten the clamping bolts using a torque wrench to 35 Nm and tighten the locking nuts on the adjustment bolts Note Before adjusting the knives ensure t...

Page 19: ... bolts using a torque wrench to 50 Nm and then make further adjustments with the knives as described above Turn the cutting rotor slowly by hand to check that it turns freely Engine servicing For servicing of the engine please refer to the Honda engine manual Engine oil It is recommended you check the oil level every time you use your chipper To check the oil level unscrew the oil filler cap dipst...

Page 20: ...e the belt drive is disengaged by turning the engagement handle anticlockwise Then from the fully disengaged position gently turn the engagement handle clockwise until you feel it start to resist From this position turn the engagement handle clockwise If the tension is set correctly the handle should turn one full revolution clockwise before coming to a stop If there is a difference greater than 1...

Page 21: ...lts 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 pulley guard 5 x M8 bolts Note Engine not shown in this view Using two 17 mm spanners unbolt and remove the engine 4 x M10 nuts Note Loosen the belt tensioner to allow room for removal 3 1 2...

Page 22: ...tightening the bolts check to make sure the pulleys are still in line Ensure belts are properly tensioned follow the Adjusting belt tension process on page 14 Fasten the pulley guard back into place Note Engine not shown in this view Note that after replacing a belt the tension of the new belt will quickly change as the belt initially wears into the pulley system Recheck the belt tension after two...

Page 23: ... M16 24 mm 54 73 140 190 M20 30 mm 105 143 274 372 Specifications C13ST General Length 2050 mm Width 1145 mm Height 1495 mm Weight 198 208 kg Motor Make model Honda GX340 Max Power 13 HP Cutting System Disc speed 2000 RPM Disc dimensions 560 x 12 mm Shaft diameter 31 75 mm Knives 2 Feed System Chipping capacity 90 mm Feed type Gravity fed self feeding Inlet chute opening 170 x 220 mm Discharge Sys...

Page 24: ...ls 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 25: ...Hansa C13 O M Manual OM 007 Revision L 28 06 2021 Hansa Chippers 2020 23 Outlet chute and deflector safety Outlet deflector Shaft guard safety Next to shaft guard ...

Page 26: ...anty 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 whi...

Page 27: ...d 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 hansaproducts com registration Serviced by a HANSA Dealer in accordance with the Hansa service schedule using genuine HANSA parts Extended Warranty is limited to 36 months or 1000 hou...

Page 28: ... Instruct the owner operator on operating procedures and techniques Safety Instruct owner operator on safety procedures Maintenance Explain the maintenance requirements and the importance of following the maintenance schedule to the owner operator Manual Emphasise the importance of reading and understanding the manual in full before initial operation of the chipper It is the retailers responsibili...