Altec DRM 12, Manual

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Section 4 — Before You Operate… • 21
vehicle. Allow enough slack to make sure vehicle
turns will not activate the safety breakaway switch.
• Make sure the tow vehicle has a properly adjusted
brake controller. Refer to the brake controller’s op -
erating manual for proper operating, adjusting, and
maintenance information.
• Check the general condition of the tires, tire pressure
and make sure all lug nuts are securely fastened.
• Verify there are no loose tools or materials on the
chipper or in the infeed chute.
• Check all cones, wheel chocks, signs, or other sup -
port tools and materials to ensure proper stowage.
Fueling Chipper
Fill the fuel tank at the end of each work shift leaving a
gap at the top of the tank for expansion of fuel. A full tank
will not only maximize the work shift but will also reduce
the possibility of condensation forming in the tank and
moisture entering the fuel lines.
Warning
Death, serious injury, and/or property damage can
result from improper handling and storage of fuels.
Gasoline and diesel fuel are highly flammable. Ex -
posure to gasoline or diesel fuel liquid or vapor can
adversely affect health.
To Avoid Fire
• Turn off all ignition sources (chipper and tow ve -
hicle).
• Keep fuel away from any flame or spark.
• Discharge potential static electric charge buildup by
touching chipper metal away from fuel tank with your
hand prior to touching the fueling nozzle to the fuel
tank.
• Do not smoke.
Warning
Death or serious injury can result from breathing
engine exhaust. Engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
To Minimize Health Risk
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and fuel tank.
• Keep away from eyes and skin.
• Never siphon by mouth.
Controls
Danger
Death or serious injury will result from careless or
improper use of the unit. Do not operate the unit
without proper training.
All operators must be properly trained.
Always make sure the PTO is disengaged before start -
ing the engine.
Always make sure the hydraulic feed roller feed control
bar is in its neutral position before starting the engine.
Always make sure all guards are in place and properly
secured.
Caution
Property damage can result from improper engine
operation. Refer to the Engine Operations Manual
before starting the engine.
Feed Roller Operation
The feed roller(s) is controlled by pushing or pulling the
feed control bar which is located on the top and both
sides of the infeed chute. The three control positions
are as follows.
Reverse – activates the rollers to push material out of
the chipper cutting zone.
Neutral – stops movement of the feed rollers.
Feed – pulls material into the chipper cutting zone.
Warning
Death or serious injury can result if controls are not
operating properly. Do not operate the chipper if the
components are damaged or do not operate smoothly,
completely, and without binding.