Jonco TC100 User manual

WOOD CHIPPER
User’s Manual
TC100
Please read through this owner’s manual carefully before using the product, to ensure the safety
of yourself and others.
*Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described
herein.

Thank you for choosing chipper of JONCO. We are sure, this machine will
definitely help you with wood chipping and make your work easier and faster in
following long period of time. To the owner of this machine, you will also find, it
is so simple for maintenance, accessories and problems solution, with support by
a wide and professional team service net around you.
Attention!
Please read the manual and warning signs or security points carefully.
ignoring to read and understand the manual content, may cause failure to
start machine, damage to the machine or serious injure to operator. Before
using the machine, make sure you have read the manual and understand all.
1. Specifications
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Air cool, diesel engine / Gasoline engine
Displacement
460cc
Start
Electric
Chipping Capacity
5"
Rotor Speed
2,200 RPM
Blade
2 blade, 1 anvil blade
Trailer
Jockey wheel
Axis with tubeless tire
Size
2370*1070*1600MM
Weight
250KG
Serial Number
A Serial Number is used to identify your machine. The number is located on the
Serial Number Label on your machine. For your convenience and ready reference,
enter the Serial Number in the space provided on the front cover of this manual.

2 . General safety rules
• Read this safety & operating manual before you use TC100 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 such as 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.
2.1 Labels
Your TC100 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.
No entry in the area marked. Stay away from the machine in
radius of 10 meters.

Attention
Read manual before using the machine.
Use gloves.
Use goggles
Use mufflers
No touch on rotor, be caution that rotor is easily rolling and very
dangerous.
Be careful of sharp blades.
2.2 Safety for Yourself and Those Around You
• 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 into the 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 TC100 chipper.
• Use mufflers or ear plugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing.
• 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.
• 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 10 meters away from your work area at all times. Wood chips
exit the chipper at great speeds. To be safe, do not operate the machine near small
children or pets, and never allow children to operate the chipper. Stop the engine
when another person or pet approaches.
• Never use the machine without ensuring that all guards and shields are in place,
including the chipper hopper, conveyor and blowback shield.
• Always operate the machine from the operator zone. Never pass or stand on the
discharge side of the machine when the tractor engine is running or the rotor is
turning.
•Never transport the chipper with engine on and the rotor turning.

• Clear the area of objects such as wire and rope, etc. Inserting these objects into
the chipper hopper could damage the rotor and/or cause injury.
• Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter
standard parts on TC100 chipper. Modifications to your machine could cause
personal injuries and property damage and will void your warranty.
2.3 Safety for Children and Pets
• 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 least 100 feet from the working area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
• be alert and turn the machine off if children or pets enter the work area.
• never allow children to operate TC100 chipper.
2.4 General Safety
• TC100 chipper is a powerful tool, not a plaything.
• 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.
• Exercise extreme caution at all times. The design of this machine is to chip wood.
Do not use it for any other purpose.
ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN
OPERATING THIS CHIPPER:
• 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 by stop diesel engine.
• 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.
• Keep your face and body back from the chipper hopper to avoid accidental
bounce back of any material.
• When feeding material into the chipper hopper, be extremely careful that pieces
of metal, rocks, or other foreign objects are not included. Personal injury or
damage to the machine could result.
• 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,
remove the key, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, then wait 5
minutes before removing processed material, leaves, or debris from the machine.
• If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start
making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut down engine, remove the
key, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, 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.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
• 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; see chapter 4. personal injury or damage to the machine could
result.
• While using TC100 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.
• Never operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
• Use the machine only in daylight.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment in good operating
condition.
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.

2.5 Transportation Safety
• Before transporting, be certain the TC100 chipper is correctly and securely
attached to your truck.
• Make sure the jockey when is raised high enough during transportation.
• Never transport the machine for long distances.
• Never allow anyone to ride on the TC100 chipper.
• Never transport anything on the machine.
• Never transport the TC100 chipper with engine on.
• Obey local, state, and federal regulations when transporting the machine on
Public roads and highways.
• Allow for added length in driving situations, e.g., when turning, parking, and
Crossing intersections.
• Adjust your transportation speed for terrain and conditions.
• Use caution when backing or turning. Be aware of the large turning radius
Required with TC100 chipper attached to your truck.
Additional Information and Potential Changes
Jonco company reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its
products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The
descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing.
Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may
not be applicable to your machine.
3. Setting up
This chapter outlines unpacking and a few simple steps you will need to follow to
set up your new machine before you use it. It may be helpful to familiarize
yourself with the controls and features of your TC100 CHIPPER as shown in
before beginning these procedures.

3.1
3.2 Unpacking
• Wear gloves when removing the crate top to protect your hands from debris.
• Stabilize the wood crate on clean flat terrain before attempting to unpack and
assemble the chipper.
Unpacking the TC100 CHIPPER is a two-person job. We recommend you have an
extra set of hands available before you begin because the CHIPPER weighs

300KG.
Step A
1. Use the electric driller with socket 10mm to take off the fix screw
2. Lift up crate top and put it aside by two people
3. Remove the carton board
4. Take off the stretching plastic
5. Cut plastic banding with wire cutter
Step B
1. Put carton board under banding aside on a
flat area
2. Remove the conveyor and all other parts
packed inside
3. Put the hopper aside with carton board cushioned
All the package materials are recyclable, please do not throw them away as waste.
3.3 Assembly
1. Attach the tow bar to the trailer. then fix the jockey wheel on.
2. Attach the axis on to trailer frame.
3. Raise up the jockey wheel in clockwise, to get enough space for tire assembly.
(keep the air valve outside and tighten the nut with tapered side in)
4. Low down the jockey, and you can drag the trailer away from the pallet

5. Attach the hopper on to rotor house. tight the bolts to secure the hopper
6. Attach the conveyor to the rotor house.
7. 3-direction conveyor assembly.
8. Connect the "-"pole with Black cable, please keep it disconnected before the
machine is put aside for a period, in order to protect battery from power leaking.
Battery has to be recharged after 40 days to keep active.
4. Operating
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new TC100
CHIPPER and discusses basic operation features.
• Contact with internal rotating parts will cause serious personal injury. Never put
hands, face, feet, or clothing into chipper hopper or discharge opening or near the
discharge area at any time.
• Never operate the machine without the hopper or conveyor properly installed.
4.1 Starting
Make sure you all fuel and oil of right specification filled up in the right
volume
1. Ensure that the Chipper is parked steadily and firmly to the ground and all
Guards are in place and properly secured before using.
2. Remove any debris buildup from the machine before every use of the Chipper.
3. For Diesel engine,
To start the engine with throttle(fuel control) set at start position.
For Gasoline engine,
To start engine, with all electric switch on.
4. Increase throttle to the RUN RPM’s required to obtain speed before chipping.
5. Reduce throttle to IDLE before stop the engine.
To start the machine (Diesel engine)
Make sure you have all necessary part regarding to safety checked. make sure the
machine is steady enough for operating.

• Connect the cable to '-' pole and tight it
• Pull the fuel control throttle to start and lock it
• Turn the start key to right till the engine is fully started
To stop the machine (Diesel engine)
Keep it running for one more minute, to make sure no debris left inside the rotor
housing.
• Release the throttle and pull it to position of 'stop', till the engine fully stopped
To start the machine (Gasoline engine)
Make sure you have all necessary part regarding to safety checked. make sure the
machine is steady enough for operating.
• Make the emergency stop button up
• Make sure the switch is on
• Make sure the fuel supply is open, Air throttle is open.
• Push speed throttle to left for more fuel
• Turn the start key to start engine.
• Close the air throttle after 5-10 second since engine started.
To stop the machine (Gasoline engine)
Keep it running for one more minute, to make sure no debris left inside the rotor
housing.
• Release the throttle to idle speed
• Switch off engine
• Emergency switch can only be used when there is emergency happens
Operation Notes
• Check the Drive Belt, if necessary, after an initial break-in period of one hour.
• Visually check the Chipper Blade for damage before each use of the machine. .
• Keep proper balance and footing while operating the TC100 CHIPPER.
• ALWAYS stop the TC100 when leaving the Operating Zones or when moving
the machine.
• Never move the Chipper while the TC100 is turning.
4.2 Processing

1. The Chipper is designed to accept wood only. The Chipper Blade mounted on a
revolving rotor turns branches fed into the Chipper Hopper into “chips”. The
Chipper can chip branches ranging in size up to 4" in diameter.
2. Your TC100 CHIPPER can process green wood up to 4" in diameter.
3. The Chipper will self-feed the wood once it contacts the blade edge so forcing
the branches into the Hopper is not necessary if the blade is sharp.
4. Green wood will process quicker and easier than dry wood.
5. Softwood processes easier than hardwood.
6. Your operator experience will teach you how different types of wood will chip
and how fast you can process them.
7. Use caution with small diameter green saplings and branches less than 2" in
diameter. Chip these grouped or bundled together to provide support for each
other. If the material is 2" or larger, feed only one at a time into the Chipper
Hopper.
8. Make sure the TC100 CHIPPER finishes processing material in the Hopper
before shutting the engine off.
9. Do not force material into the Chipper. If the machine does not chip well, the
Chipper Blade may need sharpening or replacement, or the gap between the Blade
and the Counter blade needs adjusting.
10. Keep an ear speed of engine while chipping, when the speed going down, slow
down or stop feeding to the engine speed goes up to right level
•Use common sense when using the machine. Learn to recognize the change in
sounds when overloaded. Turn off the engine immediately if the machine becomes
jammed to prevent damage to the drive system.
•Never throw remaining stubs or knots into the chipper hopper; damage will
result.
• Extremely hard knots will not process very well. Push any short stubs that have
not self-fed through the Chipper, with the next branch to be chipped.
• Overloading the Chipper Hopper will cause the rotor speed to decrease. If you
hear the engine RPM decreasing, stop feeding material into the Chipper Hopper
until the engine has returned to full speed.

4.3 To Free a Jammed Rotor
Disassemble:
1. Remove any material left in the Chipper Hopper.
2. Remove the two Bolts and Locknuts that secure the Conveyor to the Chipper
3. Check to see if the Conveyor or Discharge opening is clogged. If it is, clear it
with a branch.
4. Take off the bearing cover holder and turn the rotor shaft clockwise with rotor
spanner.
5. With a wooden stick, loosen and remove any material left in the rotor housing
and make sure the rotor turns freely with the spanner.
Reassemble:
1. Position the Conveyor onto the Chipper Assembly and secure with two Bolts.
2. Start the TC100; allowing the remaining material in the rotor housing to
discharge.
3. If the Chipping Chamber doesn’t clear and the rotor is still jammed, repeat
above process.
Be certain the rotor turns freely before trying to process more material into the
Chipper Hopper.
5. Maintaining the chipper
This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best
performance and long life of your TC100 CHIPPER.
• Shut down the tractor engine, remove the key, wait for all moving parts to come
to a complete stop, then wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance
procedure or inspection on the chipper.
5.1 Regular Maintenance Check List
• Consider that the service intervals shown are the maximum under normal

operating conditions. Increase frequencies under extremely dirty or dusty
conditions.
Procedure
Before
Each
Use
Every
8-10
Hours
Every
18-20
Hours
Every
40
Hours
Check General Equipment Condition
○
Check that the ROTOR turns freely (with
SPANNER only)
○
Visually inspect Blade for damage
○
Check Blade bolts' tightness
○
Check counter blade bolts' tightness
○
Check Rotor Bearing Collar Set Screws
○
Check Blade to Counter blade Gap
○
Lubricate Rotor Bearings
○
Check the oil level of diesel engine
○
Lubricate TC100 torsion axis
○
Check Belt Tension and Condition
○
Check battery power volume
○
Inspect or replace Drive Belt
○
5.2 Grease Fittings
• Your TC100 CHIPPER was greased at the Factory. The operator needs to
periodically lubricate the two Bearings of the Chipper Assembly.
• Over lubrication can damage the bearings.
1. Remove the Belt Cover
2. Wipe all dirt, etc., from the grease fittings with a clean cloth.
3. Apply no more than three pumps of quality general purpose lithium grease with
a hand-pumped grease gun to each Bearing Grease Fitting
4. Check the Bearing Set Screws for tightness. If they are not tight then remove
them, apply Thread Lock to the threads, then reinstall and tighten the Set Screws.
5. Replace the Belt Guard.

5.3 The Drive Belt maintenance
Removing the Belt
1. Remove Bolts from the Belt cover using 10MM Hex socket.
2. Remove the Belt cover.
3. Semi loosen the set bolts(1).
4. Move engine to rotor house to loosen the belt by adjusting bolts(2)
Checking the Belt Tension
1. Push down two belts together, check the measurement of its movement up and
down.
2. Check if the distance in between is +/- 8 MM. Make necessary adjustment
according to tension scope until the required tension is obtained.
• Make sure that the Belt, pulley are in alignment.
• The belt on your TC100 CHIPPER is tensioned by the engine position that is set
at the factory. As the Belt stretches from use, the Belt tension may need to be
adjusted.
• Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightly fixed after your adjustment.

5.4 The Blade and Counter Blade maintenance
• Routine inspection of the Chipper Blade and counter blade will ensure that your
TC100 Chipper is operating at full efficiency. Operating with a worn or damaged
Chipper Blade or Counter blade will cause extreme stress and vibration to the
machine and make chipping difficult for the operator.
• Routinely check the chipper blade for sharpness. Using a dull blade will
decrease performance and cause excessive vibration that will cause damage to the
chipper.
• Routinely check the distance between blade and counter blade. Wrong distance
will decrease performance and cause excessive vibration that will cause damage
to the TC100 chipper.
• Shut down the engine, remove the key, wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop, then wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure
or inspection on the chipper.
• If the rotor surface is not cleaned properly and the chipper blade is not mounted
flush on the rotor, the blade could crack when the hardware is tightened.
• Be careful and wear gloves when working near the chipper blade. The blade
edge can cut you if you come in contact with it.
•The torque of Blade bolts is around 70NM
•Fix the bolts from centre one to both sides evenly.
1. Remove the conveyor and hopper.
2. Rotate the rotor with spanner until the Blade is visible.
3. Lock the rotor with rotor latch.
4. If the Blade has visible nicks or damage it must be sharpened or replaced
5. Remove the conveyor and hopper.
6. Remove the blade bolts and remove both blade from the rotor Assembly.
7. Clean the blade holder on the rotor.
8. Replace the new blade with bolts.

5.5 Storage
• Shut down engine, remove the key, wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop, then wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure
or inspection on the chipper.
• when not in use, your TC100 chipper should be stored out of the reach of
children.
Please refer to the Safety and Operation Manual that came with the TC100 for
specific diesel engine
Regular procedures.
• Lubricate two rotor Bearings.
• Check the Drive Belt for wear. Replace as needed.
• Check the Chipper Blade and Counter blade for nicks and wear. Sharpen or
replace as needed.
• Check the general condition of the machine, e.g.; nuts, bolts, welds, etc. Replace
parts or tighten hardware as needed.
• Clean any debris from the Hopper and Conveyor.
• Store in a dry covered area to protect from moisture.
6. Troubleshooting
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for
common problems and their solutions.
• Shut down engine, remove the key, wait for all moving parts to come to a
complete stop, then wait 5 minutes before performing any maintenance procedure
or inspection on the chipper.
Troubleshooting Table
SYMTC100M
POSSIBLE CAUSE/FIX
Rotor won’t turn
⇒The Rotor may be jammed. Immediately stop engine.

Remove any built-up debris from the Chipper Hopper Inlet
and Conveyor.
⇒Check the Drive Pulley alignment and adjust if necessary.
⇒Replace the Drive Belt or reinstall if the Belt has come off
the pulleys.
⇒Turn the Rotor with rotor spanner to be sure it turns freely.,
The Belt frays or
rolls over the
Drive Pulley.
⇒The Drive Pulley groove may have a nick in it. File off any
nicks on the Pulley.
⇒Check the Drive Belt for wear and hard spots.
⇒The Drive Belt may be stretched; replace it.
⇒The Pulleys may be misaligned.
Chipping action
seems too slow
or rotor stalls.
⇒The TC100 speed is too slow causing the belt to slip.
⇒Check for loose or damaged Drive Belt; replace as needed.
⇒Check for a dull or damaged Blade; sharpen or replace the
Blade.