Farmi Forest Corporation VALBY CH 260 Guide

OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND
SPARE PARTS MANUAL
CH 260 CHIPPER
A--USA--221002--JaK
www.farmiforest.fi 03299770
03485700
FARMI Forest
Ahmolantie 6
FIN---74510 PELTOSALMI
FINLAND
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It is very important to read this instruction hand-
book thoroughly before using the machine!
CHIPPER CH 260
From machine: 329 2525

OPERATION,MAINTENANCE
AND SPARE PARTS
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1. TO THE OWNER---OPERATOR
Thank you for purchasing a Normet Corporation product.
Before we begin this manual, the people at Normet Corporation want you, the owner--
operator , to know this piece of equipment can be very dangerous if safety procedures
and warnings are ignored. Read this manual carefully page by page until you under-
stand it completely. Failure to do so will reslult in personal injury and / or equipment dam-
age.
All personnel including operators, maintenance crew, etc. should read this manual be-
fore start up.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain
with the machine when you sell it.
IMPORTER:
NORTHEAST IMPLEMENT CO. RP.
P.O. Box 402
Spencer, N.Y. 14883
U.S.A
Tel. +1---607---589 6160
Fax +1---607---589 4026
E---mail [e-mail]

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1.TERMS AND SYMBOLS USED IN INSTRUCTIONS
Safety is a combination of operator com-
mon sense and alertness at all times
when the machine is being operated or
serviced.
THINK
SAFETY!
This message is used for general remind-
ersofgoodsafetypracticesortodirect
attention to unsafe practices. The mes-
sage will appear in your operator’s manu-
al and/or the sign will appear on the ma-
chine with the color combination of yel-
low and black.
CAUTION!
This message denotes a specific poten-
tial hazard. The sign will be displayed on
the machine in areas of potential hazard.
The sign will have the color combination
of yellow and black.
WARNING!
Thismessagedenotesthemostserious
specific potential hazard. The sign will be
displayed on the machine in areas of po-
tential hazard.
DANGER!
Messages labeled ”Important” will ap-
pear in your operator’s manual to provide
specific instructions for performing ad-
justments, services, etc. If these
instruc ---tions are not followed it could re-
sult in damage to the machine.
IMPORTANT!

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3.GENERAL SAFETY
IMPORTANT!
Do not operate this machine until you have read and
understood the manual page by page.
Theownerofthismachineisresponsiblefor
instructing all operators and support personnel in the
operation and safety precautions of this chipper.
Proper training prior to operating the chipper is
obligatory.
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D Inform everyone who works with the chipper about the risks and how they can
avoid accidents.
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D Before the chipper is running, ensure that the working place is clear of any by-
stander within a minimum risk zone of 50 ft. (15 meter).
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D Do not let children or untrained persons operate the chipper.
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D Always have the chipper mounted on the 3--point hitch of the tractor. Other-
wise the chipper will tip over.
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D There is a serious crushing hazard between tractor and chipper. Do not go be-
tween the tractor and the chipper in any case, for example when you are
mounting the chipper to the tractor.
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D Check that the covers of the universal shaft are in their place and the ransmis-
sion chains are fastened.
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D Safety goggles, earmuffs and a hard hat are obligatory when chipping. Use
respirator mask, if necessary.
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D Do not wear loose clothing, loose sleeves, scarves or long uncovered hair
around moving parts of machinery. Also avoid gloves of poor condition or
with loose fitting, because they might get caught in the branches.
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D Stay alert! Do not operate the chipper when fatigued, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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D IMPORTANT! Never leave the chipper running and unattended.
D
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D IMPORTANT! Failure to obey the warnings on the chipper or in the operator’s
manual will result in personal injury and / or death and / or equipment dam-
age.
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D Check the material before you feed it. The material must be free from nails,
stones and all other materials that are not wood, paper or plastic. IMPOR-
TANT! Feeding wire and barbed wire into the chipper is very dangerous as it
might pull in the operator.
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D Make sure that no one is in the path of flying chips. Point the discharge pipe
away from windows, doorways and other areas where people or animals may
be.
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D Keep the work area clean so there is nothing to trip over.

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D Disengage the PTO, cut the engine and remove the keys before any mainte-
nance.
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D Use only original parts replacements. IMPORTANT! Do not make any modifica-
tions.
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DCheck all moving parts. They should be fastened in place, in good working
condition and all shields and guards must be in place.
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DPoint the discharge downwind to prevent dust or chips from blowing onto
the operator.
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DIf a wood jams inside the chipper, cut the engine and wait for all movements
to stop before reaching inside the feed chute.
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D Do not use the chipper indoors when you use it with a the tractor or with the
separate hydraulic motor. It’s possible to use the chipper indoors with the
electric motor use.
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D You must be very careful when working indoors. Protect yourself against pos-
sible hazards like exhaust gas by sufficient ventilation, for dust that can catch
fire by cleaning your environment regularly.
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D Always use the lock bolt before and during maintenance on the machine.
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D Place the PTO shaft in the holding device when disconnected from tractor.
3.1.ROTATING KNIVES
Risk of cutting injury or hits by flying debris.
Do not reach into the feed chute for any reason.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
Danger!
3.2.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HYDRAULIC FEEDER AND FEED CHUTE
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DIMPORTANT! Always also read the general safety instructions.
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DIMPORTANT! Do not ever put any part of your body inside the feed chute!
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DPrior to operating get familiar with the function and controls of the machine.
All functions must be in blameless condition.
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DTest the stop function.
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DBefore starting up, check that there is no debris or foreign objects in the
feed chute.
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DDo not work in front of the feed chute opening! Stand on the left side of the
chute when feeding, as the feed roller might jerk the wood up or to the right.
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DWhen checking malfunction, all controls must be in ”off” or in ”stop” posi-
tion.
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DLet go of the wood when the feed roller or the knives get hold of it. To feed
short pieces, push them in with longer ones.

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3.3.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HYDRAULIC UNIT
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DBefore performing lubrication work on any equipment, consult the manufac-
turer’s instruction manual and follow the recommended procedures.
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DBefore lubricating the machine, shut down the engine and stop the ma-
chine.
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DPressurized oil can be hazardous. Pressurized oil jet can penetrate skin and
cause serious injuries or death.
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DOccasional skin exposure with oil is not dangerous. If though you can not
prevent long ---time exposure use protective gloves and other protective
clothing.
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DKeep flammable material away from heat, sparks and open fire.
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DHot oil and oil spray can be hazardous. Small amounts swallowed or inhaled
do not usually cause toxication. Old oil is more dangerous than new.
D
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DIf oil has got into eyes flush them with cool water after which go to doctor.
Use safety goggles.
D
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DAvoid mixing lubricants of different grade and quality. Use only recom-
mended oils or oils with corresponding characters.
3.4.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SEPARATE HYDRAULIC MOTOR USE
D
DD
D Check the moving parts. They should be fastened in place, in good working
condition and all shields and guards must be in place.
D
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D Inform everyone who works with the chipper about the risks and how they can
avoid accidents.
D
DD
D Do not let children or incapable persons operate the chipper.Do not wear loose
clothing, loose sleeves, neckties or long uncovered hair around moving parts
of machinery.
D
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D Disengage the PTO and turn the tractor off before you service the chipper.
D
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D Use only original parts replacements. Do not make any modifications.
D
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D Failure to obey the warnings printed on the chipper or in the operator’s manual
might result in a serious injury or death.
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D When checking the malfunction, all devices must be in “off” position.
D
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D Place the PTO shaft in the holding device when disconnected from tractor.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.TO THE OWNER---OPERATOR 3..............................................
2.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4...................................................
2.1.TERMS AND SYMBOLS USED IN INSTRUCTIONS 4....................................
3.GENERAL SAFETY 5........................................................
3.1.ROTATING KNIVES 6.................................................................
3.2.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HYDRAULIC FEEDER AND FEED CHUTE 6........
3.3.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HYDRAULIC UNIT 7...............................
3.4.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SEPARATE HYDRAULIC MOTOR USE 7.............
4.PRESENTATION 10..........................................................
5.MAIN COMPONENTS 10.....................................................
6.DIMENSIONS 11............................................................
7.TECHNICAL DATA 11........................................................
8.PLATES AND STICKERS 12..................................................
9.LIFTING 15.................................................................
10.MOUNTING 15.............................................................
10.1.MOUNTING ON A TRACTOR 15........................................................
10.2.CUTTING THE PTO SHAFT TO THE CORRECT LENGTH 16...............................
10.3.INSTALLING THE SCREEN AND BREAKER 17...........................................
11.OPERATING THE CHIPPER 18..............................................
11.1.INSPECTIONS PRIOR TO OPERATION 18...............................................
11.2.STARTING THE CHIPPER 18...........................................................
11.3.STOPPING A TRACTOR---DRIVEN CHIPPER 18..........................................
11.4.STOPPING A HYDRAULIC MOTOR DRIVEN CHIPPER 18..................................
11.5.CHIPPING 18........................................................................
11.6.ADJUSTING THE DISCHARGE PIPE AND LID 19.........................................
12.STORAGE 19..............................................................
13.PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 20...............................................
13.1.LUBRICATING THE BEARINGS 20......................................................
13.2.LUBRICATING THE PTO SHAFT 20.....................................................
13.3.PERIODIC INSPECTIONS 21...........................................................
14.KNIFE AND ANVIL MAINTENANCE 22........................................
14.1.OPENING AND REMOVING THE UPPER CHAMBER 22...................................
14.2.REMOVING THE KNIVES FROM THE KNIFE BRACKETS 22...............................
14.3.SHARPENING THE KNIVES 23.........................................................
14.4.REMOVING THE ANVILS 23...........................................................
14.5.SHARPENING THE ANVILS 24.........................................................
14.6.INSTALLING THE KNIVES AND ANVILS 24..............................................
14.7.ADJUSTING AND CHECKING THE KNIFE---TO---ANVIL CLEARANCE 24....................
14.8.ADJUSTING THE CHIP LENGTH 25.....................................................
15.REPLACING THE SPLINED SHAFT 26........................................
16.INSTALLING THE BEARINGS 27.............................................

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SPARE PARTS 28..........................................................
03485700 CH 260 Chipper 28...........................................................
03298110 Disk, 2---knife, complete 34....................................................
03297130 Disk, 3---knife, complete 35....................................................
03296450 Short discharge pipe, complete 36..............................................
03297370 Long discharge pipe, complete 37..............................................
03297630 Plastic sheddering screen, complete 38.........................................
03297650 Twig crusher, complete 39.....................................................
03298150 Cross braker for slab, complete 40..............................................
03297520 F250 feed chute, complete 41..................................................
03295086 DF250 SH Drop spout, complete 42.............................................
Thread Millimeter Inch
M6 10 7/16
M8 13 1/2
M10 17 11/16
M12 19 3/4
M16 24 15/16
M20 30 13/16
WHEN ORDERING SPARE PARTS, PLEASE INDICATE MACHINES TYPE FROM THE MACHINE PLATE,
SPARE---PARTS ORDER NUMBER, DESCRIPTION AND QUANTITY REQUIRED.
EXAMPLE: CH260, 43298410, Knife, 2 pcs.

CHIPPER PRESENTATION
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4.PRESENTATION
The Farmi CH 260 is a double-- or triple--knife disk
cutter for chipping wood up to Æ260 mm, and
plastic. The adjustable chip size enables creation
of chips for, e.g., combustion, industrial
applications, soil improvement, and drying litter.
CH 260 options/accessories:
DDouble---motor hydraulic feeder, mechani-
cal or gravity hopper;
DIndependent hydraulic unit HD11;
DTwig or high--power breaker;
DScreen;
DShort discharge pipe;
DLong discharge pipe.
5.MAIN COMPONENTS
1.UPPER CHAMBER
2.LOWER CHAMBER
3.DISK
4.KNIFE
5.VERTICAL ANVIL
6.HORIZONTAL ANVIL
7.BREAKER/SCREEN
8.DISCHARGE PIPE
9.WATER DRAINAGE HOLES
10.LIFTING POINT
11.HOLDING DEVICE FOR THE PTO SHAFT
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Fig1.Mainparts.