Greencut GE8015E User manual

DANGER! Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating or servicing chipper

Contents
Introducing the chipper……………………………….......2
General safety rules…………………………………..........3
Setting up the chipper………………………………...... .10
Operating the chipper………………………………........13
Maintaining the chipper………………………………....18
Troubleshooting……………………………………….....19
Schematic diagrams and parts list……………………....22
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INTRODUCING THE CHIPPER
This manual will help you set up and safely operate your chipper. Careful adherence to the safety
and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use.
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Conventions used in this manual
!DANGER!
THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
!WARNING!
THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
!CAUTION!
THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN MINOR
OR MODERATE INJURY.
!NOTICE!
THIS INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT IN THE PROPER USE OF YOUR MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE OR PROPERTY.
Specifications:
Engine: Gasoline 4-stroke, air cooled
Start type: Electric start or Manual start
Max output: 3600rpm
Fuel Tank capacity: 6.5L
Oil Capacity: 1.1L
Number of blade: 1pc
Max chipping capacity: 95mm
N.W.: 143kgs
G.W.: 168kgs
Packing dimensions: 1240X760X780mm
Accessories: glove, goggle, ear plug, towing bar, hardware package,
oil funnel

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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!WARNING!
READ THIS SAFETY & OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE CHIPPER. BECOME FAMILIAR
WITH THE OPERATION AND SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE THE BEST PERFORMANCE
FROM YOUR MACHINE.
THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA IN WHICH YOU WILL BE WORKING AND REMOVE ALL
FOREIGN OBJECTS. LOOK FOR ROPE, WIRE, ETC., AND REMOVE THESE OBJECTS BEFORE
CHIPPING. INSERTING THESE OBJECTS INTO THE CHIPPER HOPPER COULD DAMAGE THE
MACHINE AND/OR CAUSE INJURY.
THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH ENERGY AT
HIGH SPEEDS. YOU MUST USE PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR WHEN OPERATING THIS
MACHINE TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY. THIS MACHINE CAN CRUSH,
GRIND, CUT, AND SEVER PARTS OF YOUR BODY IF THEY ENTER THE INLET OR DISCHARGE AREA
OF YOUR CHIPPER.
Labels
The chipper carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use.
Shown below are copies of all the safety and operation labels that appear on the equipment.
Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your chipper as you
assemble and before you operate the unit. Replace damaged or missing safety and
operation labels immediately.

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Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
!WARNING!
THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED MACHINE, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING WITH HIGH ENERGY AT
HIGH SPEEDS. YOU MUST OPERATE THE MACHINE SAFELY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A
NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU, AS WELL AS ANYONE ELSE IN THE NEARBY AREA. ALWAYS TAKE
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHILE
CHIPPING TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM POSSIBLE THROWN DEBRIS.
AVOID WEARING LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY, WHICH CAN CATCH ON MOVING PARTS OR
THE MATERIAL FED INTOTHE CHIPPER HOPPER.
WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CHIPPING. BE SURE YOUR GLOVES FIT PROPERLY
AND DO NOT HAVE LOOSE CUFFS OR DRAWSTRINGS.
WEAR SHOES WITH NON-SLIP TREADS WHEN USING YOUR CHIPPER. IF YOU HAVE SAFETY
SHOES, WE RECOMMEND WEARING THEM. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHILE BAREFOOT OR
WEARING OPEN SANDALS.
WEAR LONG PANTS WHILE OPERATING THE CHIPPER.
USE EAR PROTECTORS OR EAR PLUGS.
NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO USE THE CHIPPER.
ALLOW ONLY RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THESE RULES OF SAFE
OPERATION TO USE YOUR MACHINE.

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NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS, FEET, OR ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN THE CHIPPER HOPPER,
DISCHARGE OPENING, OR NEAR OR UNDER ANY MOVING PART WHILE THE MACHINE IS
RUNNING. KEEP AREA OF DISCHARGE CLEAR OF PEOPLE, ANIMALS, BUILDINGS, GLASS, OR
ANYTHING ELSE THAT WILL OBSTRUCT CLEAR DISCHARGE, CAUSE INJURY, OR DAMAGE. WIND
CAN ALSO CHANGE DISCHARGE DIRECTION, SO BE AWARE. IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO PUSH
MATERIAL INTO THE CHIPPER HOPPER, USE A SMALL DIAMETER STICK, NOT YOUR HANDS.
KEEP BYSTANDERS 100 FEET AWAY FROM YOURWORK AREA AT ALL TIMES. WOOD CHIPS EXIT
THE CHIPPER AT GREAT SPEEDS. TO BE SAFE, DONOT OPERATE THE MACHINE NEAR SMALL
CHILDREN OR PETS, AND NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THECHIPPER. STOP THE
ENGINE WHEN ANOTHER PERSON OR PET APPROACHES.
THE FLYWHEEL WILL STILL ROTATE FOR A WHILE AFTER THE ENGINE ISSHUT OFF. SHUT DOWN
THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, REMOVE SPARK
PLUG WIRE, THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE MOVINGOR WORKING ON THE CHIPPER.
DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE WITH THE AIR CLEANER OR THE CARBURETOR AIR INTAKE COVER
REMOVED. REMOVAL OF SUCH PARTS COULD CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT USE
FLAMMABLE SOLUTIONS TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTER.
!WARNING!
ALWAYS OPERATE THE MACHINE FROM THE OPERATOR ZONE . NEVER PASS OR STAND ON THE
DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE MACHINE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR THE FLYWHEEL IS
TURNING.
NEVER TRY TO PICK UP, MOVE, OR TRANSPORT THE MACHINE WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
OR THE FLYWHEEL IS TURNING. SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO
COME TO A COMPLETE STOP (THE FLYWHEEL WILL CONTINUE ROTATING FOR A WHILE AFTER
THE ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN), DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE
SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING, THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING.
THE MUFFLER AND ENGINE BECOME VERY HOT AND CAN CAUSE A SEVERE BURN; DO NOT TOUCH.
CLEAR THE AREA OF OBJECTS SUCH AS WIRE AND ROPE, ETC. INSERTING THESE OBJECTS INTO
THE CHIPPER HOPPER COULD DAMAGE THE FLYWHEEL AND/OR CAUSE INJURY.
NEVER, UNDER ANY CONDITIONS, REMOVE, BEND, CUT, FIT, WELD, OR OTHERWISE ALTER
STANDARD PARTS ON THE CHIPPER. THIS INCLUDES ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS.
MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR MACHINE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURIES AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
NEVER USE THE MACHINE WITHOUT ENSURING THAT ALL GUARDS AND SHIELDS ARE IN
PLACE,INCLUDING THE CHIPPER HOPPER,DISCHARGE CHUTE AND BLOWBACK SHIELD.

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TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR IS NOT ALERT TO THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN
AND PETS. CHILDREN ARE OFTEN ATTRACTED TO THE MACHINE AND THE CHIPPING ACTIVITY.
NEVER ASSUME THAT CHILDREN WILL REMAIN WHERE YOU LAST SAW THEM. ALWAYS FOLLOW
THESE PRECAUTIONS:
KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AT LEAST100 FEET FROM THE WORKING AREA AND ENSURE THEY ARE
UNDER THE WATCHFUL CARE OFA RESPONSIBLE ADULT.
NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA OR WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION AS THE
EXHAUST FROM THE ENGINE CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, WHICH IS AN ODORLESS,
TASTELESS, AND DEADLY POISONOUS GAS.
!WARNING!
STORE ALL FUEL AND OIL IN CONTAINERS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND APPROVED FOR THIS
PURPOSE AND KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME, AND OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
REPLACE RUBBER FUEL LINES AND GROMMETS WHEN WORN OR DAMAGED AND AFTER 5 YEARS
OF USE.
IF YOU SPILL GASOLINE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE. MOVE THE MACHINE AWAY
FROM THE AREA OF THE SPILL AND AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION UNTIL THE GAS
VAPORS HAVE DISSIPATED. WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL TO PREVENT A FIRE HAZARD AND
PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE WASTE.
ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE STORING IN ANY ENCLOSURE. NEVER
STORE THE MACHINE WITH GAS IN THE TANK OR A FUEL CONTAINER NEAR AN OPEN FLAME OR
SPARK SUCH AS A WATER HEATER, SPACE HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR FURNACE.
BE ALERT AND TURN THE MACHINE OFF IF CHILDREN OR PETS ENTER THE WORK AREA.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE CHIPPER.
Safety with Gasoline - Powered Machines
GASOLINE ISA HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. GASOLINE ALSO GIVES OFF FLAMMABLE VAPOR THAT
CAN BE EASILY IGNITED AND CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. NEVER OVERLOOK THE HAZARDS OF
GASOLINE. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS:
FILL THE GASOLINE TANK OUTDOORS WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND ALLOW THE ENGINE TO
COOL COMPLETELY. DON'T HANDLE GASOLINE IF YOU OR ANYONE NEARBY IS SMOKING, OR IF
YOU'RE NEAR ANYTHING THAT COULD CAUSE IT TO IGNITEOR EXPLODE. REINSTALL THE FUEL
TANK AND FUEL CONTAINER CAPS SECURELY.
NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OR FLYWHEEL TURNING.
SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTSTO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP (THE
FLYWHEEL WILL CONTINUE ROTATING FOR A WHILE AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN),
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL STARTING,THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS.
!WARNING!
Safety for Children and Pets

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NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE’S GOVERNOR SETTING. THE GOVERNOR CONTROLS THE
MAXIMUM SAFE OPERATION SPEED AND PROTECTS THE ENGINE. OVER-SPEEDING THE ENGINE
IS DANGEROUS AND WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND TO THE OTHER MOVING PARTS
OF THE MACHINE. IF REQUIRED, SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ENGINE GOVERNOR
ADJUSTMENTS.
KEEP IN MIND THAT THE OPERATOR OR USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS
OCCURRING TO OTHER PEOPLE, THEIR PROPERTY, AND THEMSELVES.
KNOW HOW TO STOP THE CHIPPER QUICKLY.
KEEP YOUR FACE AND BODY BACK FROM THE CHIPPER HOPPER TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL
BOUNCE BACK OF ANY MATERIAL.
NEVER ALLOW AN ACCUMULATION OF PROCESSED MATERIAL TO BUILD UP IN THE DISCHARGE
AREA AS THIS WILL PREVENT PROPER DISCHARGE AND CAN RESULT IN KICKBACK FROM THE
CHIPPER HOPPER.
General Safety
OPERATING THIS CHIPPER SAFELY IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU.
ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS CHIPPER:
WHEN FEEDING MATERIAL INTO THE CHIPPER HOPPER, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL THAT PIECES
OF METAL, ROCKS, OR OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS ARE NOTINCLUDED. PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE COULD RESULT.
!DANGER!
THE CHIPPER IS A POWERFUL TOOL, NOT A PLAYTHING. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT
ALL TIMES. THE DESIGN OF THIS MACHINE IS TO CHIP WOOD. DO NOT USE IT FOR ANY OTHER
PURPOSE.
OPERATE THIS MACHINE ON A LEVEL SURFACE ONLY. NEVER OPERATE YOUR UNIT ON A
SLIPPERY, WET, MUDDY, OR ICY SURFACE. EXERCISE CAUTION TO AVOID SLIPPING OR FALLING.
WHENEVER YOU LEAVE THE OPERATING POSITION OR IF YOU HAVE TO REMOVE PROCESSED
MATERIAL, LEAVES, OR DEBRIS FROM THE MACHINE, ALWAYS SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE. SHUT
DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP (THE
FLYWHEEL WILL CONTINUE ROTATING FOR A WHILE AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN),
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES, KEEPING THEM AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL STARTING,THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING PROCESSED MATERIAL,
LEAVES, OR DEBRIS FROM THE MACHINE.
ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE WHEN MOVING THE CHIPPER.
KEEP COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES AWAY FROM THE ENGINE WHEN IT IS HOT.
NEVER COVER THE MACHINE WHILE THE MUFFLER IS STILL HOT.
SEE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF
ACCESSORIES.

IF THE CUTTING MECHANISM STRIKES A FOREIGN OBJECT OR IF YOUR MACHINE SHOULD START
MAKING AN UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION, SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING
PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP (THE FLYWHEEL WILL CONTINUE ROTATING FOR A
WHILE AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN), DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES, KEEPING THEM
AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING, THEN WAIT 5 MINUTES
BEFORE INSPECTING FOR CLOGGING OR DAMAGE. VIBRATION IS GENERALLY A WARNING OF
TROUBLE. CLEAN AND REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS.
WHILE USING THE CHIPPER, DON'T HURRY OR TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED. WHEN IN DOUBT
ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT OR YOUR SURROUNDINGS, STOP THE MACHINE AND TAKE THE TIME TO
LOOK THINGS OVER.
USE THE MACHINE ONLY IN DAYLIGHT.
NO LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS CAN BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. IF SITUATIONS OCCUR THAT
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL, THE OPERATOR MUST APPLY COMMON SENSE AND
OPERATE THIS CHIPPER IN A SAFE MANNER.
!DANGER!
NEVER TAMPER WITH SAFETY DEVICES. CHECK THEIR PROPER OPERATION REGULARLY.
NEVER OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.
STAY ALERT FOR HIDDEN HAZARDS OR TRAFFIC. NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS ON YOUR
MACHINE.
NEVER OVERLOAD OR ATTEMPT TO CHIP MATERIAL BEYOND THE MANUFACTURER’S
RECOMMENDATION. PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE COULD RESULT.
KEEP ALL NUTS AND BOLTS TIGHT AND KEEP THE EQUIPMENT IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION.
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