Hansa C3e User guide

HANSA NEW ZEALAND
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www.hansaproducts.co.nz
HANSA AUSTRALIA
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www.hansaproducts.com.au
Operation, maintenance and safety manual
All operators must fully read and understand
this operator’s manual before using the chipper.
Keep this manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................................................................1
OPERATOR COMPETENCY.........................................................................................................................................................................1
AMBIENT CONDITIONS............................................................................................................................................................................ 1
WORK AREA SAFETY ...............................................................................................................................................................................1
ELECTRICAL SAFETY.................................................................................................................................................................................1
PERSONAL SAFETY..................................................................................................................................................................................1
MACHINE USE AND CARE.........................................................................................................................................................................2
SERVICE ...............................................................................................................................................................................................2
IDENTIFYING HAZARDS AND RISKS ..............................................................................................................................................................2
WHAT CAN MY HANSA CHIPPER PROCESS?..................................................................................................................................3
INTENDED USES OF THE CHIPPER ...............................................................................................................................................................3
RECEIVING YOUR HANSA CHIPPER ...............................................................................................................................................4
CHIPPER COMPONENTS...........................................................................................................................................................................4
ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER........................................................................................................................................................5
ATTACH THE WHEELS ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
FIT THE INLET CHUTE............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
ATTACH THE (OPTIONAL)CHIP CATCHER BAG ...............................................................................................................................................8
OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................................................8
SAFE SETUP PROCEDURE..........................................................................................................................................................................9
SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE...................................................................................................................................................................9
POWER SUPPLY ...................................................................................................................................................................................10
START/STOP.......................................................................................................................................................................................11
TRANSPORTATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
STORAGE.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................................................... 12
WHAT TO DO IF:.................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
KNIFE RE-SHARPENING AND KNIFE REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................................13
REMOVE THE KNIFE FOR SHARPENING ......................................................................................................................................................14
SHARPEN THE KNIVES............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
REINSTALL THE KNIVES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
BOLT TORQUE .....................................................................................................................................................................................18
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
DECALS....................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
HANSA CHIPPER INDUSTRIAL LIMITED WARRANTY.................................................................................................................... 20
COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST AND REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................................... 20

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Safety
Preventing accidents is the responsibility of every equipment operator. The operator is responsible for any accidents or hazards
occurring to people or their property. Ensure every operator is familiar with the safe operation procedures and controls of the
machine, how to identify hazards, and the steps required to avoid injury while handling and operating the chipper. Relevant
information is contained in this manual.
Do NOT modify the design of the chipper.
Operator competency
Ensure that every person operating the chipper understands and follows the safe operating and maintenance procedures
as detailed in this manual.
Do NOT allow persons below the age of 18 to operate the chipper. Additionally, local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
Do NOT allow persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge to
operate the machine.
Ambient Conditions
Only use the C3e in an environment that is between -5°C and 40°C. Do not use the C3e in the rain or in wet environments.
Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate machines in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Machines
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a machine. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
a) Machine plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
machines. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose machines to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a machine will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the machine. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a machine outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a machine in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a machine. Do not use a machine while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating machines may result in
serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack,
picking up or carrying the machine. Carrying machines with your finger on the switch or energising machines that have the switch
on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the machine on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
machine may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the machine in unexpected
situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

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h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of machines allow you to become complacent and ignore machine safety
principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Machine use and care
a) Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your application. The correct machine will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any machine that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the machine before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing machines. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
machine accidentally.
d) Store idle machines out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or these instructions
to operate the machine. Machines are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain machines and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the machine’s operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained machines.
f) Keep cutting machines sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting machines with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
g) Use the machine, accessories and machine bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the machine for operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the machine in unexpected situations.
Service
a) Have your machine serviced by a qualified repair person using only genuine replacement parts and accessories. This will ensure
that the safety of the machine is maintained.
Identifying hazards and risks
Identify hazards and risks, and take preventative steps to avoid accidents and minimise risk. Possible hazards include, but are not
limited to, moving parts, thrown objects, weight of chipper and components, and the operating environment.
Below is a list of hazards and actions required to prevent injury.
Hazard
Risk
Corrective action
Dust
Injury or irritation of the
eyes
Respiratory irritation
Wear safety glasses
Process freshly cut materials and/or wear a dust mask
Electric cable
Electric shock
Ensure you use a residual current device (RCD). Ensure power
supply cords are in good condition
Cutting rotor and knives
Pinching, crushing,
cutting, severing
Keep your face and body out of the inlet chute
Do not extend hands/arms past the rubber flap
Use a stick to push materials into the inlet chute
Do NOT push the stick beyond the rubber flap
Sound
Damage to hearing
Always wear hearing protection when operating the machinery
Discharge material
Eye injury, minor cuts
Always wear safety glasses when operating the machinery
Do NOT put body parts in front of the outlet chute
Do NOT put the machinery in a place where the outlet
chute is directed on a hard surface
Feeding material
Cuts and scrapes
Wear safety gloves
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operating the machinery
Weight of the chipper
Straining, crushing
Place the machinery on firm level ground
What can my Hansa chipper process?
Intended uses of the chipper
The Hansa C3e chipper is built to process organic material including wooden branches not exceeding 40 mm in diameter. It is
designed for intermittent use by the suburban gardener. Do NOT use the chipper for any other purpose.
Organic wastes include:
Prunings, stalks, roots, vegetable matter, hay, grass, bark
Dry manure
Branches
Palm fronds
Dead and hard timbers (Note: these will dull the knives faster)
Paper or cardboard
Do NOT process:
Bones
Soil, root balls, sand, grit, stones, metal
If you have any questions, contact your authorised dealer.
Do NOT exceed 40 mm branch diameter

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Receiving your Hansa chipper
You may receive your chipper assembled from your dealer or it may be packaged in two boxes. Assembly takes approximately 30
minutes, two people working together will make the assembly easier.
Chipper components
Note: Your Hansa C3e may not come with the chip catcher bag. The chip catcher bag must be purchased separately.
Tools required for assembly (not supplied)
•A knife to cut open the box
•Two 13 mm spanners - to tighten the inlet chute and wheels
•18 mm spanner to attach the wheels
Box 1 contains:
✓The chipper body
✓Two wheels
✓A cardboard block for support of the chipper body for wheel attachment
CAUTION: The chipper body weighs 42 kg; it is recommended to cut the box open rather than lifting the body out.
Box 1
Box 2
All the C3e parts in two separate boxes

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Box 2 contains:
✓The inlet chute
✓A fastener pack containing parts required for assembly
✓Documentation (Hansa operations manual, warranty card and Honda motor manual)
Item no.
Fastener pack contents (in box 2)
1
Two bolts to attach the inlet chute.
2
Two heavy washers to attach the inlet chute.
3
Two spring washers to attach the inlet chute.
4
Two nuts to attach the inlet chute.
Wheels and cardboard block
Chipper body
Contents in box 2
Inlet chute
Documentation
Fastener pack

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Assembly
Attach the wheels
It is recommended but not required to place a cardboard block (or suitable alternative) underneath the chipper
body - this makes it easier to attach the wheels.
Insert the axle shaft through the wheel, then slide the
washer on.
Slide the axle shaft through the holes in the base of
the chipper body.
Screw the nyloc nut onto the end of the axle shaft.
Tighten the axle shaft using an 18 mm and 13 mm
spanner.
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Axle shaft
Washer

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Fit the inlet chute
Fix the inlet chute –Slide the tab at the base
of the inlet chute over the tab at the top of
the rotor housing. Adjust the inlet chute
until the holes at the back of the rotor
housing line up with the holes on the back of
the inlet chute.
Line up the holes and insert the bolts (item no. 1),
heavy washers (item no. 2), spring washers (item no.
3), and nuts (item no. 4). Ensure that the heavy
washer is touching the chipper body (top) and the
spring washer is touching the nut (bottom).
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Attach the (optional) chip catcher bag
Hook the lower bar of the chip catcher bag into the
slot underneath the outlet chute.
Slide the top bar of the chip catcher bag up and over
the hooks on the top of the outlet chute.
This is how it should look when properly attached. To
remove the chip catcher bag, repeat steps 7 and 8 in
reverse order.
Operation
The chipper is self-feeding and has a large inlet opening. It can process:
•Prunings, stalks, vines, leaves, roots and vegetable matter, paper and cardboard
•Freshly cut material is better to process than dry material
•Maximum capacity is 40 mm diameter branches
It is helpful (but not required) to keep a wooden stick handy, approx. 50 mm diameter x 600 mm long for:
•Pushing in short, brushy and very leafy materials
•Keeping the inlet chute clear
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