Hansa C3e, Operation, Maintenance And Safety Manual

Page 1: ...aproducts co nz HANSA AUSTRALIA 1800 426 722 info hansaproducts com au www hansaproducts com au 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 ...

Page 2: ...4 CHIPPER COMPONENTS 4 ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER 5 ATTACH THE WHEELS 6 FIT THE INLET CHUTE 7 ATTACH THE OPTIONAL CHIP CATCHER BAG 8 OPERATION 8 SAFE SETUP PROCEDURE 9 SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE 9 POWER SUPPLY 10 START STOP 11 TRANSPORTATION 12 STORAGE 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 WHAT TO DO IF 12 MAINTENANCE 13 KNIFE RE SHARPENING AND KNIFE REPLACEMENT 13 REMOVE THE KNIFE FOR SHARPENING 14 SHARPEN THE KNIVES...

Page 3: ...c Do not expose machines to rain or wet conditions Water entering a machine will increase the risk of electric shock d Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the machine Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a machine outdoors use an extension cord suitable for ou...

Page 4: ... conditions and the work to be performed Use of the machine for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation h Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry clean and free from oil and grease Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the machine in unexpected situations Service a Have your machine serviced by a qualified repair ...

Page 5: ...cluding wooden branches not exceeding 40 mm in diameter It is designed for intermittent use by the suburban gardener 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 Bones Soil root balls sand grit st...

Page 6: ...3e may not come with the chip catcher bag The chip catcher bag must be purchased separately Tools required for assembly not supplied A knife to cut open the box Two 13 mm spanners to tighten the inlet chute and wheels 18 mm spanner to attach the wheels Box 1 contains The chipper body Two wheels A cardboard block for support of the chipper body for wheel attachment CAUTION The chipper body weighs 4...

Page 7: ...ion Hansa operations manual warranty card and Honda motor manual Item no Fastener pack contents in box 2 1 Two bolts to attach the inlet chute 2 Two heavy washers to attach the inlet chute 3 Two spring washers to attach the inlet chute 4 Two nuts to attach the inlet chute Wheels and cardboard block Chipper body Contents in box 2 Inlet chute Documentation Fastener pack ...

Page 8: ...r suitable alternative underneath the chipper body this makes it easier to attach the wheels Insert the axle shaft through the wheel then slide the washer on Slide the axle shaft through the holes in the base of the chipper body Screw the nyloc nut onto the end of the axle shaft Tighten the axle shaft using an 18 mm and 13 mm spanner 111 2 3 4 Axle shaft Washer ...

Page 9: ...p of the rotor housing Adjust the inlet chute until the holes at the back of the rotor housing line up with the holes on the back of the inlet chute Line up the holes and insert the bolts item no 1 heavy washers item no 2 spring washers item no 3 and nuts item no 4 Ensure that the heavy washer is touching the chipper body top and the spring washer is touching the nut bottom 5 6 ...

Page 10: ...ly attached To remove the chip catcher bag repeat steps 7 and 8 in reverse order Operation The chipper is self feeding and has a large inlet opening It can process Prunings stalks vines leaves roots and vegetable matter paper and cardboard Freshly cut material is better to process than dry material Maximum capacity is 40 mm diameter branches It is helpful but not required to keep a wooden stick ha...

Page 11: ...d be pulled into the chipper Wear clothes that sit tightly Avoid wearing scarves or any item that can get caught in the chipper Wear substantial footwear and long trousers while operating the machine Do NOT operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open footwear Keep your face and body away from the inlet chute Stand clear of the discharge zone even when no material is being fed into the machin...

Page 12: ...chipper This dulls the knives quickly Overload the chipper by feeding too much material The motor operates optimally at high RPM Overloading the chipper can result in damage to the motor Never overload the chipper If you can hear the motor starting to slow down wait for the motor speed to recover and feed the material in slower If the speed of the motor is dropping more so than usual when feeding ...

Page 13: ...g rotor will take approximately to 30 seconds to fully stop Be sure to stop the machine remove the plug from the socket and check that all moving parts have come to a complete stop Whenever you leave the machine Before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute Before checking cleaning or working on the machine Processing fibrous material The C3e can process palm fronds flax cabbage tree leaves an...

Page 14: ...the power supply cable is undamaged Do NOT attempt to use the chipper if the cable is damaged The chipper slows down and stalls The chipper is clogged up Turn the motor off disconnect the power supply ensure that the cutting rotor has completely stopped then remove debris empty chip catcher bag Discharge slows down The chipper is clogged up Turn the motor off disconnect the power supply ensure tha...

Page 15: ... standstill before opening the cutting rotor housing Initially after 2 working hours Check for any loose nuts and bolts Every 20 working hours Check for any loose nuts and bolts Check the sharpness of the knife Knife re sharpening and knife replacement How do I know that the knives need re sharpening Chipper loses its self feeding action with blunt knives Material has to be pushed in Material come...

Page 16: ...lding the inlet chute on Tilt the chipper body so that the motor is resting on the floor Using a 13 mm spanner remove the two smaller bolts which hold the base onto the chipper body Open the cutting rotor housing by removing the four housing bolts using two 16 mm spanners Using a nylon hammer or suitable alternative gently dislodge the housing from its grooves and remove it 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 17: ...Sharpen the knives Sharpen the knives on a surface grinder A cutting angle of 40 is critical for the performance of the chipper Make sure plenty of coolant is used when grinding to avoid softening of the steel knives Reinstall the knives Clean all mounting surfaces and remount the knife in the reverse procedure Tighten all three nuts as tight as possible by hand using a 13 mm spanner and 6 mm hexa...

Page 18: ...Hansa C3e O M Manual OM 004 Revision H 09 07 2019 Hansa Chippers 2019 16 ...

Page 19: ...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 being cut Turn the cutting rotor by hand to check that it turns freely Reassemble the housing and inlet chute by repeating steps 1 3 in reverse Note When reassembling the housing first align the hoo...

Page 20: ...30 57 77 M16 24 mm 54 73 140 190 M20 30 mm 105 143 274 372 Specifications C3e General Length 1040 mm Width 520 mm Height 1040 mm Weight 55 kg Motor Type Electric 2 2kW Power source Single phase 230 240V AC 50 60 Hz 8 4 A S1 Cutting System Disc speed 2820 RPM Disc dimensions 260 x 6 mm Shaft diameter 24 mm Knives 1 Feed System Chipping capacity 40 mm Feed type Gravity fed self feeding Inlet chute o...

Page 21: ... M Manual OM 004 Revision H 09 07 2019 Hansa Chippers 2019 19 Decals Decal Description Location General machine safety and inlet chute considerations Side of inlet chute Outlet safety Housing front next to outlet ...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...ou 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 Wa...

Page 24: ... 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 responsibility to ensure that this chipp...