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DR CHIPPER
Operating & Assembly Instruction Manual
Model: 12.0 HP C123E-CHP
This manual contains information concerning proper and improper operating procedures,
warnings, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and tips. Everyone who operates this
machine should read these instructions and be thoroughly familiar with them.
P/N 913-0046
12/30/03
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SECTION I – SAFETY This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your chipper. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. THIS MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF INFLICTING SERIOUS INJURY IF OPERATED IMPROPERLY -- READ WARNINGS & CAUTI
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WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL SAFETY LABELS ON THIS EQUIPMENT ARE KEPT CLEAN AND IN GOOD CONDITION. IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT LABELS, ORDER BY PART NUMBER. 080-0967 080-0970 091-0055 3
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091-0057 091-0059 091-0062 091-0088 091-0256 4
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091-0380 091-0381 913-0265 5
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES TRAINING • Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. • Never allow children to operate the unit. Never allow adults to operate
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OPERATION • Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body in the chipper chute, discharge opening, or near or under any moving part while the engine is running. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. If it becomes necessary to push material into the chipper chute, use a small diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS. • Keep your face and body back from chipper chute to avoid accidental bounce back of any material. • The machine should only be operated on a level surface. Neve
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• Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kick-back from the chipper chute. • Do not allow any part of the engine, especially around the cooling fans and muffler, to become clogged with processed material, leaves, oil, grease or any other combustible material. • Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor air-intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such parts
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• Only operate your chipper from the operator zone. • Know how to turn your unit off. • Never move your chipper or leave it unattended with the engine running. • Follow engine owner’s manual for engine maintenance and repair. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY • Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE HAZ
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SECTION II - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGE CONTENTS PARTS BOX BOLT BAG SKID CHIPPER CHIPPER HOPPER 4 EA – 5/16-18 X ¾” CARRIAGE BOLTS TOW BEAM HITCH PLATE 3 EA – 5/16-18 X 1” HHCS PARTS BOX GLASSES 7 EA – 5/16-18 NYLOCK NUTS OWNER’S MANUAL 4 EA – 5/16 USS FLATWASHERS ENGINE MANUAL 1 EA – ¼-20 X 1 1/4” U-BOLT BOLT BAG 2 EA – ¼-20 NYLOCK NUTS KNIFE GAUGE 2 EA – ENGINE KEY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY • 1/2” Wrench or Socket - 2 required STEP I - UNPACKING AND CHECKI
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SECTION III - OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, ALWAYS CHECK OIL LEVEL! Refer to the engine owner’s manual for further details regarding OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF the engine. NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL! FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. NOTE: IF YOU START THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL, THE ENGINE WILL BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANT
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CHECKING AND ADDING OIL • Check oil level before starting the engine. • Check level daily, or after every eight hours. • Keep oil level at FULL. • Do not overfill. Oil filling procedure: • Place engine level and clean around oil fill area. • Remove oil fill cap. • Pour oil slowly. Fill to point of overflowing. • Replace and tighten oil fill cap. Oil checking procedure: before starting engine, check oil level. • Place engine level and clean around oil fill area. • Remove oil fil
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STARTING AND STOPPING STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS • Store and fuel equipment in level position. • Use fresh fuel. • Use correct type of oil for expected starting temperature. • Remove external equipment/engine loads. • Periodically remove any debris buildup from the machine. • After engine has started, let it warm up several seconds to several minutes, depending on outside temperature. • For maximum performance and life, operate engine with choke in RUN and throttle in FAST. TO ST
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SECTION IV - CHIPPING THIS CHIPPER WAS DESIGNED FOR CHIPPING LIMBS OR BRANCHES. NEVER USE THIS MACHINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE AS IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. SAFETY FIRST • Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses during operation of the chipper. • Never allow your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside the chipper hopper or discharge area of the chipper. • Keep all protective guards and warning labels on the machine and in good working condition. • Always
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• USE COMMON SENSE WHEN USING YOUR CHIPPER. • LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE CHANGE IN THE SOUND OF YOUR MACHINE WHEN IT IS OVERLOADED. • BECOME FAMILIAR WITH SUCCESSFUL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND AVOID THOSE THAT CAN OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE MACHINE. • IF THE MACHINE BECOMES JAMMED BY OVERLOADING OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, STOP THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU JAM THE MACHINE AND DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE, IT CAN: • BURN THE BELT • RUIN THE CLUTCH THIS DAMAGE CAN BE COSTLY AND IT MAY NOT BE C
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TO FREE A JAMMED FLYWHEEL • Stop the engine. • Remove the spark plug wire and keep away from the spark plug. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal (if so equipped). • Remove any material left in the chipper hopper. • Remove the deflector. NOTE: Never pry against the scroll weldment when removing the deflector or at any other time. This will cause damage to the machine. • Check to see if deflector is clogged. If it is, clear with a branch. • With a wooden stick, loosen and remove
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SECTION V - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE IMPORTANT: The knife should be checked for sharpness and the nuts and bolts attaching it to the flywheel for tightness every 8-10 hours of operation. IMPORTANT: Every time you perform maintenance or any kind of service or check on the knife, be sure to check the gap between the knife and wear plate for proper setting. th NOTE: A knife gauge has been provided with your machine. It is 1/16 ” thick and should be used to set the correct gap between
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REMOVAL, SHARPENING AND RE-INSTALLATION OF CHIPPER KNIFE HOW TO REMOVE THE KNIFE • Stop the engine. • Remove the spark plug wire and keep away from the spark plug. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal. • Remove both access covers from the chipper basic machine. • Rotate the chipper disk until the three countersunk screws and nylock nuts attaching the knife to the flywheel are visible through the access doors. • Clean out the heads of the allen screws with an awl or sharp tool.
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• The knife should never be sharpened to the extent that more than 3/32” is taken off this measurement. • Once this measurement is below 7/32” (see figure 3) the knife should be replaced. • If you are unable to remove dents or gouges with these guidelines, replace the knife. Figure 3 KNIFE INSTALLATION • Clean chipper disk where knife is going to be attached. • Visually inspect the chipper disk slot and knife mounting area and be sure they are clean and that the knife will
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AFTER ANY BLADE OR WEAR PLATE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT, ROTATE THE CHIPPER DISK BY HAND. WATCH AND LISTEN CAREFULLY FOR ANY UNUSUAL NOISES, CLICKING OR VIBRATION. IF ANY OF THESE ARE DETECTED, INSPECT THE MACHINE FOR DAMAGE, REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY DAMAGED PARTS AND CHECK FOR ANY LOOSE PARTS AND RETIGHTEN. KNIVES MUST BE CHECKED AND MAINTAINED! KNIVES MUST BE SHARP! BE SURE TO REINSTALL THE KNIFE CORRECTLY AND DOUBLE CHECK FOR TIGHTNESS! CHANGING OIL • Your chipper is eq
