FAQ

Last Updated on August 6, 2020 by Forest Master

You should perform regular maintenance checks on your wood chipper. This is the best way to ensure optimal performance and long life of your machine.

First Time Use

Ensure that you check the tension of the belts before first time use. You should then run the chipper for no longer than 10 to 15 minutes before checking the tension of the belts again on your first use. After this you only need to check the tension of the belts before each chipping session.

Click here to learn how to adjust the belt tension.

Before Each Use

Check the engine oil level of the chipper

Check the general equipment condition

Check the tension of the blades

Check the blades for sharpness

Check emergency stop switch

After Every 25 Hours

Check the tire pressure

Clean the engine exterior and cooling

Change Engine Oil

Replace Air Filter

Every 100 Hours

Replace Spark Plug

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The tension of the belts should be checked before each use. Additionally, when the machine is new or after the belts have been replaced, the tension should be checked after the first 15 minutes of use as the belts will stretch.

To adjust the tension loosen the four mounting bolts that secure the engine plate to the chipper. The plate can then be moved backwards or forwards using the two adjusting bolts. To adjust the bolts, loosen the lock nuts then move the adjusting bolts backwards or forwards the required amount.

Once the adjustment is correct, you can then tighten the lock nuts. You should be careful to adjust each bolt by the same amount.

Finally, re-tighten the four mounting bolts.

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The belts turning or moving out of place means that the pulleys are out of alignment.

Check the lower to upper pulley using a spirit level if possible. You can easily move over the engine by loosening the 4 bolts.

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There should be two wires from the microswitch/hopper opening switch, a male bullet connector and a “washer connector”.

The “washer connector” is an earth and the bullet connector goes to one side of a double female connector.

Follow the below images to view where the wires should connect.

Last Updated on August 6, 2020 by Forest Master

You should perform regular maintenance checks on your wood chipper. This is the best way to ensure optimal performance and long life of your machine.

First Time Use

Ensure that you check the tension of the belts before first time use. You should then run the chipper for no longer than 10 to 15 minutes before checking the tension of the belts again on your first use. After this you only need to check the tension of the belts before each chipping session.

Click here to learn how to adjust the belt tension.

Before Each Use

Check the engine oil level of the chipper

Check the general equipment condition

Check the tension of the blades

Check the blades for sharpness

Check emergency stop switch

After Every 25 Hours

Check the tire pressure

Clean the engine exterior and cooling

Change Engine Oil

Replace Air Filter

Every 100 Hours

Replace Spark Plug

Last Updated on August 6, 2020 by Forest Master

The tension of the belts should be checked before each use. Additionally, when the machine is new or after the belts have been replaced, the tension should be checked after the first 15 minutes of use as the belts will stretch.

To adjust the tension loosen the four mounting bolts that secure the engine plate to the chipper. The plate can then be moved backwards or forwards using the two adjusting bolts. To adjust the bolts, loosen the lock nuts then move the adjusting bolts backwards or forwards the required amount.

Once the adjustment is correct, you can then tighten the lock nuts. You should be careful to adjust each bolt by the same amount.

Finally, re-tighten the four mounting bolts.

Last Updated on August 6, 2020 by Forest Master

The first step to starting up your chipper is to position the wood chipper on flat, dry ground and made sure the machine cannot be moved.

Then make sure that the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is in the ‘ON‘ position.

Move the Choke Control Lever to the ‘CHOKE‘ position (this is only required if the engine is cold).

Move the throttle control lever to the ‘FAST‘ position.

Turn the Ignition Switch to the ‘ON’ position. Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord retract a little bit then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine. One or two pulls usually starts the engine.

Move the Choke Control Lever (if used for a cold engine) slowly back to the ‘RUN‘ position when the engine is running well.

If the wood chipper has not been running (cold engine), warm up the engine by running the engine at half throttle for 3 – 4 minutes, then advance the engine throttle control to the maximum speed.

When you’d like to stop the engine.

Simply move the throttle lever to ‘IDLE‘ and then turn the Ignition Switch to the ‘OFF’ position.

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In the event that your wood chipper won’t start, please follow this checklist:

Is the ignition switch in the ‘ON’ position?

Is the fuel shut-off valve on?

Are you using fresh, clean fuel? If the fuel is old, change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep fuel longer than 30 days.

Is the spark plug clean? If the spark plug is dirty or cracked, change it. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the plug hole and pull the recoil cord several times to blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe off the plug and reinsert it.

Is there sufficient oil? Check the engine oil level and if necessary top up to the current level.

Is there dirt in the carburetor? Undo the bolt holding the float chamber to the carburetor, empty out any fuel and clean the inside using fresh clean petrol. Remove the jet in the bottom of the carburetor and clean it. Refit the jet and the float chamber.

If you’ve been through each step of this checklist and you’re still experiencing issues, then please give us a call on our technical line on 0191 276 6553 or email us at technical@forest-master.com.

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In the event that your wood chipper won’t start, please follow this checklist:

Check that the Throttle Lever is in the ‘RUN’ position

Is the air filter clean? If it’s dirty, change it by following the instructions provided in the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual.

Is the spark plug clean? If it’s fouled or cracked, change it. If it’s oily, leave it out, hold a rag over the plug hole and pull the recoil cord several times to blow out any oil in the cylinder, then wipe off the plug and reinsert it.

Are you using fresh and clean unleaded gas? If it’s old change it. Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than 30 days.

Does your engine have the right amount of clean oil? If it’s dirty, change it following the instructions provided in the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual.

Check the oil level and adjust as needed.

If you’ve been through each step of this checklist and you’re still experiencing issues, then please give us a call on our technical line on 0191 276 6553 or email us at technical@forest-master.com.

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In the event that your wood chipper engine is producing smoke, please follow this checklist:

Check the oil level and adjust as needed.

Check the air filter and clean or replace if needed.

You may be using the wrong oil – too light for the temperature. We recommend reading the Engine Owner’s manual for more detailed information regarding this subject.

Clean the cooling fans if they’re dirty.

If you’ve been through each step of this checklist and you’re still experiencing issues, then please give us a call on our technical line on 0191 276 6553 or email us at technical@forest-master.com.

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The belts turning or moving out of place means that the pulleys are out of alignment.

Check the lower to upper pulley using a spirit level if possible. You can easily move over the engine by loosening the 4 bolts.