Altec DRM 12, Manual

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Section 3 — Safety • 5
Section 3 — Safety
Safety Instructions
This unit is designed and manufactured with many fea-
tures intended to reduce the likelihood of an accident.
Safety alerts throughout this manual highlight situations
in which accidents can occur. Pay special attention to
all safety alerts.
Danger
Death or serious injury will result from careless or
improper use of the unit. Do not operate the unit
without proper training.
Warning
Death or serious injury can result from careless
or improper use of the unit. The operator bears
ultimate responsibility for following all regulations
and safety rules of their employer and/or any state
or federal law.
It is very important that all personnel are properly trained
to act quickly and responsibly in an emergency, knowing
the location of the controls and how they operate. Keep
any tools or equipment needed to perform manual opera-
tions in a well-marked, designated area. Keep the work
area well organized and eliminate trip hazards.
Danger
Death or serious injury can result from entanglement
with material being fed into the chipper. Always wear
the proper protective equipment for the task being
performed. Make sure all safety operational and
maintenance parameters are strictly enforced.
Death or serious injury can result from accessing
moving components such as cutter drum/disc or drive
components. Never attempt access to or attempt to
cover moving components.
Death or serious injury will result from unprotected
contact with energized conductors. Do not operate
or come in contact with a chipper while coupled to
an operational aerial device.
Knowledge of the information in this manual and proper
training provide a basis for safely operating the unit. Follow
your employer’s safe work practices and the procedures
in this manual when operating the unit.
Lock-Out Tag Out Procedure (LOTO)
Warning
Death or serious injury can result from unexpected
movement. Follow the lock-out tag out procedure
before accessing internal components of the unit.
LOTO procedures must be completed prior to performing
maintenance or clearing debris from internal components
of the chipper or engine.
Never leave the chipper unattended with the keys in the
ignition.
1. Turn Ignition key off and remove key. Secure the key
in a safe location with controlled access.
2. Make sure chipper drum or disc comes to a complete
stop.
3. Remove negative battery cable.
4. Lock and tag battery box.
5. Follow all appropriate LOTO procedures according to
OSHA Standards 29 CFR Standard 1910.147 (The
Control of Hazardous Energy).
6. Follow any additional federal, state, local, or con -
trolling agency standards or procedures that may
apply.
General Operating Information
• Do not operate the unit without proper training.
• Be sure that the unit is operating properly, and has
been inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance
with the manufacturer’s and government’s require -
ments.
• Use required personal protective equipment.
• Be aware of the surroundings.
• Perform the Daily Preoperational Inspection before
operating the unit each day.
• Apply the tow vehicle parking brake and chock chip -
per and tow vehicle wheels.
• Properly set up chipper operational area, including
vehicle and pedestrian control.
• Never exceed the rated capacity values.
• Follow all of your employer’s work rules and applicable
government regulations.
• Verify there are no loose tools or materials on the
chipper or in the infeed chute.
Capacity
This unit capacity is the maximum size material which
will pass through the feed wheel opening. Always take