4 Inch Wood Chipper Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Thank you very much for choosing a Powerhorse™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This wood chipper is designed for certain applications only.
Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The Powerhorse 4 Inch Wood Chipper is a gas engine powered wood chipper that breaks up leaves and wooded pieces such as tree branches, brush, and limbs into smaller volume via a high-speed rotor containing chipping blades and shredding hammers. Technical Specifications Property Engine Brand Engine Type Power Displacement Starting RPM Fuel Capacity Oil Chipping Capacity Chipping Knives Reduction Rate Wheel Size (inches) Wheel Material Wheel Type Gross Weight (lb.
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works. Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product was designed. Use the right tool for the job.
the shredder. Keep hands and feet away from inlet and discharge openings. Avoid burns from engine by not touching hot exhaust. Check that the split housing is fastened shut. Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions.
⚠CAUTION WOOD CHIPPER USE AND CARE Do not force the wood chipper. Products do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job. Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the wood chipper will operate properly and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the wood chipper with a damaged part. Do not use a product with a malfunctioning switch.
wood chipper on gravel, asphalt, concrete, or stone. The chips are expelled from the machine with enough force to ricochet off of hard surfaces and cause serious injury. DO NOT set up the wood chipper in a location where sparks or heat from the motor could cause a fire. SECURE FOOTING: Placing the wood chipper on a slope or slippery surface may cause the operator to fall into the machine, causing burns from the motor, or an amputation if an arm accidentally goes into the hopper.
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Main Parts of Wood Chipper Site Considerations Location The wood chipper must be placed on a firm, flat, grass or dirt surface to prevent the machine from tipping. DO NOT place the machine on concrete, asphalt, or other hard surfaces. The chips could bounce up from the hard surface and cause injury. Working Clearances Consider the length of the material to be processed through the machine and make sure that there is enough height above the wood chipper to accommodate the material.
Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING This wood chipper presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manual to become familiar with the controls and operations before starting the machine. The major components of this wood chipper have been assembled at the factory. Some minor assembly is required. The assembly process will use all the parts and hardware listed in the inventory. DO NOT attempt to start this machine until all assembly has been completed.
recommendations. Refer to engine manual included with literature packet. Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose, or damaged parts. Clean or replace if necessary. Check the air intake and cooling area for dirt or debris and clean as necessary. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain conditions. BE SURE to install fuel cap after refueling. Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded regular gasoline to the level recommended by the engine manufacturer.
cause the machine to tip over and cause unexpected injury. The wood chipper is designed to handle tree limbs and branches up to approximately 4” (10 cm) in diameter. The chipping knives also permit the processing of course organic matter like corn stalks. Tree branches must be inserted large-end first into the chipper bin. Since occasional kick-backs may occur, always stand off to the side of the unit. Allow the self-feeding action of the unit to draw the sticks in. Choosing a Location to Operate 1.
⚠WARNING Carbon Monoxide Warning. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the chipper, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning. Wood Chipper Operation 1. Place the wood chipper on a flat, firm, dirt or grass surface and point the outlet in a safe direction. 2.
Safety Items engine and chipper Check general equipment condition Check belts Inspect/Rotate Chipping Knives Check engine oil level Check tire pressure Change engine oil Replace air filter Replace spark plug Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours X X X X First time 5 hours X X X X Engine Maintenance Refer to the engine manual included in your package for information on engine maintenance.
Clean Debris from Engine and Wood Chipper 1. Service Interval: Before each use and every 100 hours. 2. The engine requires air flow to cool itself and for combustion. 3. Before each use, clean any debris from the unit especially from around the air shroud intake, air filter, and muffler. Every 100 hours, remove the engine air shroud and clean out any debris from the engine cooling fins. We recommend having this service performed by an authorized dealer. Transporting and Storage 1.
Troubleshooting ⚠WARNING Turn OFF the machine, allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire before moving the machine, emptying the bag, unclogging the inlets or outlets, filling the gas tank, or performing maintenance and repairs. While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly.
Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action discharged. 2. Engine not running at full speed. 2. Set throttle control to FAST if equipped. Chipping action slow 1. Branch diameter is too thick. or engine stalling. 2. Throttle set is too slow. 1. Do not process branches over 3" diameter. 2. Adjust throttle to increase engine speed. 3. Tree limbs are extremely hard 3. Material is not suitable for chipping. or dried out. Machine does not seem to have full chipping power. 1.
Parts List Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Description Tire Belt cover Bolt Pulley Bearing Clutch Clutch support Lock nut Bearing Seat Lock nut Bolt Base frame Chipper drum Knife Side cover Bolt Engine Engine flat key Quantity 2 1 20 1 2 1 1 8 1 30 5 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 Part No.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Powerhorse product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of two years from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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