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MODEL 200 UC
SAFETY PROCEDURES
Do not attempt to start the engine or engage the
engine PTO (power‑take‑off ) system on this machine
if the chipper disc is jammed or frozen in place. If you
do, you will damage or ruin the drive system which
will not be covered under warranty and will cost you
down time and money.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
NOTICE
Clean machine of all debris. Do not leave this
machine unattended until all potential fl ammable
debris is removed, no fi re or smoldering exists, and
hot spots are cold. The engine creates many hot
spots including: exhaust manifold, exhaust, turbo
(if equipped), etc. Remove all fl ammable debris
such as wood, chips, leaves, oils, fuels from engine
exhaust, engine turbo (if equipped), beside, around,
and under engine, around and under tanks, inside
belt shields and guards, inside battery and tool
boxes, inside cabinets (if equipped), and anywhere
materials collect. Always keep several type A:B:C fi re
extinguishers operational and on the job at all times.
It is very important after you have operated a new
machine for approximately an hour to shut down the
machine and recheck all nuts and bolts. It is normal
for nuts and bolts to loosen once on a new piece of
machinery. If you tighten them now, there is a good
possibility they won’t loosen again. All nuts and bolts
should be checked daily, especially the anvil and
knife nuts and bolts for torque and fi t.
Every time the engine is started, let the chipper
disc turn at the lowest RPM’s possible. Listen for any
type of noise that is foreign. Any steel on steel noise
is foreign. If you hear a noise, stop the engine, fi nd
the problem and fi x it.
Most of the nuts used on the machine are self
locking. After a nut or bolt has been removed fi ve
times, it must be replaced to ensure proper tightness.
This is especially critical on the chipper knife nuts
and bolts. Anvil hardware must be replaced when
the anvil is replaced.
In cold weather situations let your hydraulic
system idle for approximately 15 minutes to allow
the system to warm up to operating temperature.
It is very important after you have operated a new
machine for approximately an hour to shut down the
machine and recheck all hydraulic fi ttings. Relieve
all pressure and retighten as needed.
The patented Last Chance Stop is a means of
stopping the feedwheels if a negligent operator does
not follow the safety rules and fi nds themselves in
trouble! Do not rely on the Last Chance Stop to
disobey the operator rules! The Last Chance Stop
does nothing for the foolish operator who kicks into
the infeed hopper area.
With engine shut off and all moving parts stopped,
daily
pull last chance cables to ensure they operate freely.
Do not operate this machine unless all hydraulic
control devices operate properly. They must function,
shift and position smoothly and accurately at all times.
Make sure the machine is in good operating
condition and that all safety devices, including
guards and shields are installed and functioning
properly. Visually inspect the machine daily before
starting the machine. Refer to the “Daily Start Up
& Maintenance”. Make no modifi cations to your
equipment unless specifically recommended or
requested by Bandit Industries Inc.
This chipper is designed to be hand fed only. Do
not feed wood with any type of knuckle boom loader,
front end loader, or mechanical device. It will cause
damage to the machine. If this happens, the machine
will not be covered under warranty.
Check laws and regulations. Know and obey all
federal, state, and local laws and regulations that
apply to your work situation and the transportation
of a machine this size.
Tongue jacks or optional rear stabilizers, whether
hydraulic or manually operated are designed to
stabilize the machine. The tongue jack or rear
stabilizers are not designed to hold the machine
off the ground at any time. Install secure blocking
and / or chocking as needed. Before transporting the
machine, ensure the tongue jack and rear stabilizers
are fully retracted and secured in the transport position.
