Does it have a clutch so the chipper can be disengaged while starting or to control rate?
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Hi Steve: All of the Patriot Chippers are direct drive. This means fewer moving parts to brake down and a machine that weighs far less. The unit has an outboard bearing that supports the weight of the rotor in an effort to make the chipper easier to start.Keith
1368828
Not that I can see, it is straight feed and like a lawn mower, press plug to shut down.
1201477
This motor comes with the pull start only. There is no flywheel, clutch or spur gears shipped with this motor.
1030227
It has a squeeze trigger that is very easy to use. It doesn't take a lot of pressure to keep it running. Being light in weight, If you can hold it you'll have enough strength to keep it going.
618173
It's not keyless but at the speeds it can run I wouldn't want it to be. It comes with the standard size key. There's a holder for the key on the drill press so it easy to change whatever you are using. You twist the key in the slot on the chunk and it opens the arms/mouth of the chuck the you slide a new item in and tighten it back up. The holder for the key is rubber so you just push or pull it from the holder, so it can be done with one hand.
2254279
No it doesn't. When it gets about an inch from the counter sink the bit will accelerate. So if you don't want a counter sink start bumping the trigger.
440578
yes, the machine can be driven both forwad and reverse without engaging the tines.
426729
The clutch is adjusted on the barrel in increments from 1-10, with drill giving you the most torque. The speed and power is regulated only by the pressure exerted on the trigger.
68613
Yes it has a manual clutch. And yes it will definitely hold the load under tension. It worked well all around.
461769
No, It has no dedicated variable speed control. It does ramp up the speed gradually as you pull in the trigger, which is a nice feature, as it allows you to start a cut slowly without having the blade jump out of the material.
517178
The clutch lever has a lock that when just riding it like a bicycle alows the chain to the motor spin freely. When you let the clutch out it engages the motor
670996
Yes...you can disengage and be able to put the tiller in forward or reverse. I really like this tiller and can't wait to use it again this year!
475157
Yes. There are 2 rotary controls. One for the clutch, and one for turning on (and off) the hammer feature.They are directly behind the chuck.
734842
It's a manual push start. However it only takes 2 min or so for the water to get hot so it's not a big hassle.
976750
No. It's a cluster laser with an on off feature or momentary on with pressure switch. Excellent product!!.
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I do not think it has an actual soft start. However if your asking if the saw starts and torques the saw enough to move the blade off a chosen line. No, it does not seem to do that. I think the layout of the saw helps that, as all the rotating mass is not ninety degrees from the blades cutting line
70160
There is no clutch but it will take screws out better and drive them better than a screw gun. You will have to watch the depth as it has better grip than a drill/driver with a clutch. I have thought it might be nice to have a clutch but they don't and I still like the tool!
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Personally, I have not had a problem with it in that capacity. My main issue is that the chuck doesn't want to engage/disengage. Many times I had to use a wrench to unlock the chuck.