PeteB

The sequence of lights is correct - there is an overide tap under the infeed chute which needs checking before we go further. The tap spigot has a groove crossing from corner to corner (if the handle is missing), this should be parrallel to the number plate board to work the no stress device. If it isn't parrallel, this overides the system allowing the rollers to feed in at any engine speed. If it is, identify the solenoid valve in the same assembly (it has an electrical connection going to a black, plastic covered coil), run the machine at full speed (Green light) and the nut holding the coil in place should become slightly magnetic, this magnetism stops when the revs are lowered (red light). Or, with a volt meter or test light, check that 12 volts run through to the plug at top speed and zero on low speed. No electric means bad or broken connection somewhere, no magnetism could be a duff coil pack, both 12v and magnetism on a green light could mean stuck valve. Always check that the engine throttle is hitting the stops rather than the handle, and it would be a worthy investment having the hydraulic pressures checked - they should be close to but not above 3000psi. That would rejuvenate her....

We have supplied a few cyclones in the past, a drum with an open top and conical bottom allows the chips to whizz around inside the drum with the air (and few bits of stuff) coming out of the top and the chips dropping through the bottom. We even did one in a frame which was free standing so that an ordinary chipper could be used if positioned correctly. That frame was big enough for a dumpy bag to stand in between the legs.

Your comment about a 6 month inspection goes against the basic principle of doing your daily checks for machine compliance and it's ability to do the job correctly (and safely). I often come across many makes of woodchippers that have been designed and manufactured correctly ony to be unsafe to use because they have been maintained poorly or damaged through misuse. But they are still used by complacent owners and operators!

Good on you for helping out those less able! Well done on the conversion too!

Wouldn't Richard Hunt, the importer who supplied Patrick Watts, be able to help? Is he still the Hinowa tracked barrow importer? Do Hinowa still bring in the tracked cherry picker?

On an EC150, look under the green plastic cover which houses the key, hour meter and No Stress light. Lister engined machines (and some others) sensed rotation off of the rotor shaft via a sensor fitted through the alloy cover that also carried the hydraulic pump. This grey wire fed back into the white box which made the decision. This in turn gave the solenoid the "open/shut" voltage and also displayed a red/green indicator light. I Other machines sensed rotor speed via the alternator, but the red/green light and solenoid sequence was the same. What lights do you have?

You say Gandini, new or used? Chipper or shredder? Graham Satchwell, the importer has been in the trade for many years, and comes across as a decent enough spud with good knowledge of his product and a decent stock of spares.

Glad it got sorted Matt, give Will and the good people at Large's my best regards when you see them next.

Got to be a GreenMech! Sub 750kg, 6x9, 34hp diesel, fantastic blades, built and assembled in one building, also available on a turntable and supported by a number of good dealers up and down the country. If you want something bigger, try the 1928, with 50hp, 71/2x11inch opening, not too heavy and from the same stable as above! Demo that!.....

The look is adventurous and "I wanna get thur!", the interior says, "I'm too soft to rough it!". Better as a demountable..... However, how much and is there a waiting list now, put me down please....

I feel that no one but the employers can answer why financial pressures of work say that lone working is worthy and safe. Surely it is the employers duty to follow the recommendations of safety people rather than any other body? Why would employers and employees think or believe otherwise?

Best wishes to the family and colleagues of the victim. I hooe that they recover well from their loss. I have trained an awful lot of people on the safe use of woodchippers and make a point of stressing that lone working is not approved by me or a sensible or safe working procedure, irrespective of the size or make of machine....Surely it was his choice to do so and his employer happy to have allowed it? In this tragic case, they were wrong - even if the TCIA say that lone working is safe, that amounts to a recommendation and not an instruction. While I am against lone working, I think a previous posters comments believing that machine advertising was a contributory factor are not helpful. Again, my thoughts and best wishes go to those who have to deal with this.

No pictures Ian, shush, it's top secret, don't mention it to anyone!

Get a tape and a book of tables from one of the supplier's of arb kit and books!

Am I correct in the conclusion that it came out if the Laski stable from the Chezc Republic?

The 1928 can be had on a turntable, I've sold groups of them to Local Authorities up tint North West these last couple of years? 4 to Manchester and 5 to Wigan! If you see a big Quadchip in the Worksop area, that will be the test bed donkey.....

Who has imported big stuff from the States and what was it? (Cars, bikes, trucks, RV etc). More for private use really, although other stuff counts! Who did you use to do it? What did our State want for the privilege of doing this?

Hmm... This topic came up in a recent meeting.....Ben, in a short while, I'll be taking a prototype back to GreenMech, shall I stop in Derby on the way down? We shelved the project but I think it might come alive again......

Wait for a GreenMech to come up, they do occasionally..... I wouldn't advocate altering the spec of any machine from a standard manufacturers spec, it was built that way for a reason. Alter it and you could be deemed liable if something went wrong!

Big Al Thomson from GreenMech will be there with a SafeTrac 1928 in the forestry area.

Did you hear of the campanologist found with the bell rope wrapped around his manhood? He got tolled off!

Did your hear about the rail enthusiast who fell in front of a steam train? He was chuffed to bits!

GreenMech recently got 3 new Ford Rangers. One of the "deciders" was the 3.5 towing capacity which gave us over capacity towing various combinations of chippers and trailers. One of our drivers has subsequently noticed that the sums on the makers plate equates to a 2.8 limit. While this has been described as a correctable oversight by Ford - soon to be put right, if you are stopped at the roadside, the plate is taken as correct and the driver could be punished. Our Ford dealership is correcting this for us at Ford's expense but it may be worth checking your own vehicles for this oversight.

Got married once......

It is the same casting for the engine block. 14,16,18hp - I did wonder if the 27 was similar too!