Company Chipper User Manual

22 Operation
MAN0506 (Rev. 9/5/2008)
HAZARD AREA
 Make certain all movement of equipment com-
ponents has stopped before approaching for ser-
vice.
Stay away from front, side, and rear of unit while it is
running. Flails can pick up stones, sticks, wire, and
other debris and throw it out with enough force to
severely injure bystanders.
Keep out of shaded area shown in Figure 18.
Shut down unit and wait for moving parts to stop before
approaching.
Figure 18. Hazard Area
GROUND SPEED
Travel speed can vary between 3 and 8 mph (5 and 13
kmph) depending on the bulk of residue and terrain
conditions. The operator is responsible for noting the
condition of the work, setting the speed to obtain a
quality shredding job, and maintaining control of the
unit.
Speed may be increased if shredding quality is good.
Decrease speed if trash is left standing or if some is not
picked up.
TURNING
3-Point Mounted Units:
Always raise the unit slightly to lift rear wheels off the
ground before turning. This will eliminate side loads on
the wheel assembly, unless unit is equipped with caster
wheels.
Pull-Type Units:
The front universal is equipped with a CV (Constant
Velocity) joint to allow for turning. Although the CV joint
allows for sharper turns than a regular driveline, it does
have some limitations. Refer to Figure 19.
CV joint angle should not exceed 80 degrees in either
operating or standstill condition of the driveline. Larger
angles will damage the joint.
The angle should never exceed 35 degrees when the
driveline is under full load.
NOTICE
■ Disengage PTO when making sharp turns.
Figure 19. CV Joint Angles
CLEANING
After Each Use
● Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
● Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
● Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable.
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
● Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
● Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water
spray.
1. Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn
safety decals or near edges of decals as water
spray can peel decal off surface.
2. Be careful when spraying near chipped or
scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.
3. If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice
of the pressure washer manufacturer.
● Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
● Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of
missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of
matching color (purchase from your Woods
dealer).
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