TB 100
PAG. 16 Cod. 29050055 Rev.01 Edit: 09/2015
5.2a Starting up the machine:
5.2.1a Check that all other personnel are clear of the machine.
5.2.2a Check that the machine STOP button is pulled out to start.
5.2.3a Turn the engine start switch to position I. (Fig. 5.2a)
5.2.4a Open the fuel tap by putting the vane to vertical.
5.2.5a Set the throttle to SLOW and pull out the choke.
5.2.6a Turn the ignition key, or pull the starter cord to start the engine.
5.2.7a Push the choke back in.
5.2.8a Set the throttle to FAST.
5.2b Starting up the machine:
5.2.1b Check that all other personnel are clear of the machine.
5.2.2b Start the tractor and engage the pto according to the tractor instructions.
5.2.3b Increase the tractor speed to set 540 rev/min at pto shaft.
5.2c Starting up the machine
5.2.1c Start up the tractor and then slowly push the control lever, Fig. 3.4.1
5.3a Stopping the machine
5.3.1a Push the red STOP button.
5.3.2a Switch the ignition key to position 0.
5.3.3a Wait for the engine and cutter to stop.
CAUTION! The cutter may take several seconds to stop due to its inertia.
5.4 Operating hints
5.4.1 Reduce the engine/tractor throttle to SLOW, whilst further material is collected
for chipping.
5.4.2 Take care when feeding wood into the machine to allow for awkward shapes
to “KICK BACK”, when coming into contact with the cutter.
CAUTION! Do not adjust the discharge chute, when chipping is in progress.
CAUTION! A build-up of debris creates an overheating of the engine hazard, as well
as a risk of fire.
CAUTION! Keep the working area around the machine clear at all times and check
that only authorised personnel are present.
5.5 Preparing for transport on completion of work
5.5.1 Check that the engine has stopped and the cutter is stationary.
5.5.2 Shake the machine and remove any surplus material from the infeed chute and
the machine surfaces.