Hansa C45 User guide

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HANSA C45
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
WHAT CAN MY HANSA CHIPPER PROCESS?...............................................................................................................................................1
INTENDED USES OF THE CHIPPER .....................................................................................................................................................................................................1
CHIPPER OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................................................................................................2
SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
OPERATOR COMPETENCY .............................................................................................................................................................................................................3
IDENTIFYING HAZARDS AND RISKS..............................................................................................................................................................................................3
TOWING SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
CHIPPING SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................5
SAFE SETUP PROCEDURES ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES...................................................................................................................................................................................................5
OPERATION ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
OUTLET CHUTE ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
FEED ROLLER CONTROL ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
AUTOMATIC FEED CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
ADJUST THE AUTO-TRIP SETTING:............................................................................................................................................................................................10
HOUR METER /TACHOMETER ......................................................................................................................................................................................................11
EMERGENCY STOP.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
BOTTOM BUMP BAR (OPTIONAL MACHINE FEATURE).................................................................................................................................................................11
STARTING PROCEDURE..................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 15
WARNINGS....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
LIFTING THE SWING ARM FOR ACCESS..........................................................................................................................................................................................15
OPENING THE ROTOR COVER FOR ACCESS TO CUTTING ROTOR...................................................................................................................................................16
KNIFE RE-SHARPENING AND KNIFE REPLACEMENT..............................................................................................................................................................16
ANVIL ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
BELT TENSION................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
CHECKING AND SETTING BELT TENSION...................................................................................................................................................................................20
BELT REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
GREASE POINTS...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
GENERAL GREASE POINTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................22
ENGINE OUTPUT SHAFT GREASING......................................................................................................................................................................................24
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
ENGINE SERVICING .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
OTHER SERVICING ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
ROTOR BEARING REPLACEMENT ..............................................................................................................................................................................................24
TYRE PRESSURE..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
BOLT TORQUE .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
MAINTENANCE &SERVICE INTERVALS ...................................................................................................................................................................................26
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
DECALS................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
HANSA GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................... 32
COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST AND REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................................. 34

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What can my Hansa chipper process?
Intended uses of the chipper
The Hansa C45 chipper is built to process organic material including wooden branches not exceeding 178mm in diameter. It is
designed to be used on by commercial arborists, tree contractors and hire / rental companies. Do NOT use the chipper for any
other purpose.
Organic wastes include:
Prunings, stalks, roots, vegetable matter, hay, grass, bark
Branches
Palm fronds
Dead and hard timbers (Note: these will dull the knives faster)
Paper or cardboard
Do NOT process:
Flax, root balls
Soil, bones, sand, grit, stones, metal
If you have any questions, contact your authorised dealer.
Do NOT exceed 178mm branch diameter

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Chipper overview

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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.
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
Exhaust Fumes
Respiratory irritation
Place the chipper in a manner that the operator or onlookers
are not exposed to direct exhaust fumes
Fire
Heat burns
Clear any build-up of chipping debris around the engine and
exhaust regularly
Hot Exhaust
Heat burns
Keep bare hands and other body parts a safe distance away
from hot exhaust
Belt Drive
Skin pinching and/or
abrasions
Ensure that the belt guard is in place, and keep away from
the belt
Cutting rotor and knives
Pinching, crushing, cutting,
severing
Keep hands and other body parts out of the inlet chute
Use a stick to push materials into the inlet chute
feed roller
Do NOT push material into the feed roller with your
hands
Feed swing arm
Crushing, severing
Do not touch or approach the feed roller motor and swing
arm while the machine is operating
Feeding roller and
feeding material
Being pulled into chipper
resulting in possible
crushing, cutting, severing
Do not stand directly in front of the inlet table while feeding
material into the chipper; stand to either side.
Do not climb onto the inlet table or enter the infeed chute
unless the machine is off, and the cutting rotor is stationary
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 stand in front of the outlet chute

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Do NOT face the machinery in a place where the
outlet chute is directed on a hard surface
Feeding material
Cuts and scrapes
Wear tight fitting safety gloves
Wear tight fitting long sleeves and pants to cover bare skin
when operating the machinery
Weight of the chipper
Straining, crushing
Place the machinery on firm level ground
Do NOT attempt to move the machinery up/down
slopes unless is attached to a towing vehicle
Pinch points
Pinching, crushing
When opening/closing the inlet table, bonnet, or other
guard, it is recommended to use the handles provided
Petrol, oil, grease
Poisoning, skin irritation,
harmful vapours
Take care when handling petrol, oil and grease
Wash skin if contaminated with petrol, oil or grease
Do NOT refuel the chipper in enclosed areas
Towing safety
Before towing, rotate the discharge chute to face either forwards or backwards, parallel with the direction of towing and
lock into position by; 1. Engaging lock pin and 2. Tightening outlet crank handle:
Lock the inlet table in the up position
Connect the tow coupling to the towing vehicle (check the ball dimensions are the same as the coupling)
Connect safety chain with shackle
If the machine is fitted with brakes, check handbrake is off and road brakes are on by removing the reversing lever
Plug in lights and check they are operational
Check wheel nuts and axle U-bolts periodically to make sure they are secure
Ensure the jockey wheel is in the up position and locked away during transport
Ensure the machine is towed in accordance with local trailer transport regulations
Turn the machine off while towing
2. Tighten outlet crank handle
1. Engage lock pin (up)

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Chipping safety
Checklist before operation
Engine:
✓Check oil level in engine
✓Check condition of air cleaner
✓Refer to engine manual for more details
Check Hydraulics:
✓Check level of hydraulic fluid
✓Check all hydraulic components for leaks
General:
✓Check machine for proper lubrication
✓Check nuts and bolts to ensure they are tight
✓Check tires for proper air pressure as stated on the tire
✓Check diesel level
✓Check that the fuel cap is secured and there is no fuel leaking from the tank
✓Check direction of the discharge chute
✓Check guards are all in place and in good condition
✓Check all labels are legible. Replace if necessary (contact Hansa for replacements)
✓Refer to maintenance section for more details
Safe setup procedures
Ensure all pre-operation checks have been done
Setup the work site so there is no danger to traffic or public and provide adequate warnings
Ensure the chipper is positioned on firm level ground
Ensure the feed control bar is in the neutral position when starting the chipper
Ensure the inlet table is clear of material when starting the chipper
Ensure the throttle control lever is the initially in the idle position when starting the chipper
Ensure the outlet chute is discharged onto soft ground (e.g. grass)
Do NOT allow the outlet chute to discharge chip onto hard surfaces (such as a paved or gravel surface)
Ejected material can rebound and cause injury
Keep children and spectators clear of the work area at all times
Do NOT operate the chipper where there is a hazard to onlookers
Do NOT allow any person under the age of 18 to operate the chipper
Refuelling:
Take extra care in handling fuels
They are flammable and vapors are explosive
Use only an approved fuel container
Always replace and securely tighten fuel cap after refuelling
Allow engine to cool down before refuelling
Do NOT smoke when using or refuelling the chipper
Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running
Never refuel the chipper indoors
Never store the chipper or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine. Wipe up the spilled fuel, and move the chipper away from
the area of spillage before starting
Safe operating procedures
Wear safety equipment: Safety glasses and hearing protection
must be worn at all times
Wear work gloves: The wearing of work gloves is optional but
highly recommended - ensure that the gloves fit tightly
Do NOT wear loose fitting gloves or gloves with long cuffs
Loose gloves may get snagged by branches, which could result in the operator being pulled into the chipper
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Tie long hair up
Long hair could be snagged by a branch and may be pulled into chipper
Wear clothes that sit tightly
Avoid scarves and any items that can get caught in the chipper or snagged on branches
Place the chipper on even ground and direct outlet chute onto soft ground
Ensure exhaust is pointing away from the working area and downwind from the operator and onlookers
Keep proper balance and footing at all times and stand at the same level as the chipper
Do NOT climb onto the inlet table to push material into the feed roller
Ensure the chipper is positioned so that there is a minimum inlet table height of 600 mm off the ground
Keep your face and body away from the inlet chute. Stand to the side of the inlet table while feeding material into the
chipper
Standing to the side gives better access to the control bar and helps in keeping clear from flying debris
Feed only freshly cut material into the chipper
Do NOT feed in materials covered in gravel, stones and dirt as this can rebound, injure the operator and damage
the machinery
Prune to a size that suits the chipper’s capabilities
Pre-cut side branches
The branch will ‘self-feed’ more efficiently
Keep the engine clean of debris and other accumulations
This prevents damage to the engine or possible fire
Feed limbs and branches through butt end first, leaving the bushy head on
This helps guide the limb down the inlet chute
It reduces spinning and the occurrence of ejection of small pieces back up the inlet chute
Feed soft materials intermittently with branches
The wood chips tend to clean out any soft residue left in the chipper
The chipper can clog up with soft, wet or fibrous materials
Keep well clear of the outlet chute discharge area, even when the chipper is not currently processing material
High velocity, sharp discharge can cause serious injury
Keep the outlet free of blockage
If blockage occurs, turn the engine off and wait for rotor to stop spinning. Open the outlet chute access panel and
remove material until the outlet chute is clear
Keep the feed roller free of blockage
If a blockage occurs, only attempt to manually remove the blockage when the engine is off, and the cutting rotor
is stopped. To get access to the feed roller area, refer to the instructions in the “Error! Reference source not
found.” section in this manual.
Turn off the engine whenever you leave the work area
Run the chipper in an enclosed area
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is poisonous, colourless, odourless, and tasteless
Operate the chipper wearing loose clothing and untied long hair
Stand at a higher level than the base of the chipper when feeding material into it
Feed flax and cabbage tree leaves into the machine
These stringy materials can wrap around the rotor shaft and work their way into the bearing.
If any stringy material becomes wrapped around the rotor shaft, remove it before it works itself into the bearing
Process old materials such as dried wooden branches
They get very hard and springy when dried out
They are more awkward to handle
The knives dull much quicker
Feed short, stubby pieces of wood into the chipper
They bounce and spin in the inlet chute
Feed short stubby pieces together with longer pieces
Feed branches that are too large (max 254 mm branch diameter)
The chipper engine will stall, which could result in damage to the engine or drive belts
Put soil, sand, grit, stones or pieces of metal into the chipper
This will damage the sharp edge of the cutting knives and can rebound and injure the operator
Put root balls and dead wood into the chipper
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This dulls the knives quickly
Overload the chipper
If the cutting rotor is slowing down, feed the material in slower
Transport the chipper while the engine is running
Tamper with the engine governor settings on the chipper
The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from
damage caused by overspeed
Operate the chipper with blunt knives
This causes excessive vibration which may result in damage to the chipper
Remove any guards on the chipper unless the engine is turned off and the cutting rotor has come to a complete standstill
Enter the inlet chute
Get on, or lean over the feed table
Put hands or any other part of the body or clothing:
Inside the inlet chute
Inside or near the opening of the discharge chute
Near any moving part
Use the feed control bar as a handle to manoeuvre the machine

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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 for the C45 is 178 mm
It is recommended to keep a wooden stick handy, approx. 60 mm diameter x 1000 mm long for:
•Pushing in short, brushy and very leafy materials
•Keeping the inlet table clear
Outlet chute adjustment
The C45 is fitted with a rotating outlet chute and deflector, allowing the operator to control the direction of material discharge
from the machine:
Adjust outlet rotation direction: disengage the lock pin (down), loosen the rotation crank handle, change outlet direction, then
tighten the rotation crank handle to lock into position.
Adjust outlet height: turn outlet height crank handle clockwise (higher) or anticlockwise (lower).
Adjust deflector angle: loosen wingnut, adjust angle, tighten wingnut.
Lock for towing: rotate the discharge chute to face either forwards or backwards, parallel with the direction of towing and lock
into position by:
1. engaging lock pin and
2. tightening rotation crank handle.
Outlet height adjustment
Outlet rotation adjustment
Outlet deflector adjustment
Loosen wingnut to
adjust deflector angle
Lock pin for towing (up = locked) Only works with outlet facing forwards or backwards
Rotation lock crank handle
(clockwise = locked)
Outlet height crank handle
(clockwise = higher)
Handle for rotating outlet