Bandit
12
Copyright 8/19
MODEL 2290
SAFETY PROCEDURES
SAFETY PROCEDURES
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 to the transport
position.
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.
NOTICE
WARNING
!
Always block the tires and the machine tongue
whenever the machine is unhooked for operation.
DO NOT rely on the hydraulic stabilizers. With the
bouncing and rocking, the stabilizer cylinders may
have a tendency to leak off allowing the machine
to drop down slowly. Do not depend on them for
stability. Install secure blocking as needed.
DANGER
!
CLEAN MACHINE OF ALL DEBRIS! DO NOT
leave this machine unattended until all potential fi re
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, etc. from engine
exhaust, engine turbo (if equipped), beside, around,
and under engine, around and under tanks, inside
around and behind 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.
WARNING
!
Expensive damage to the Bandit will occur if
proper preparation is not taken before welding on
the machine. Be sure to disconnect both battery
cables, the engine ECM (engine control module),
the clutch controler (if equipped), the radiator
fan controler (if equipped), and any other electric
components on the machine before welding. Follow
all specifi c component manufacturer instructions for
proper welding and grounding procedures, before
attempting to weld on the machine. If welding on
the machine, do not ground the welder through
the machine bearings, ground near work to be
performed.
NOTICE
Operation of this equipment may create sparks
that can start fi res around dry vegetation. A spark
arrester may be required. The operator should
contact local fi re agencies for laws or regulations
relating to fi re prevention requirements.
WARNING
!
Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
for information pertaining to the knife babbitt material
including the health hazard information, fi rst aid
procedures, special handling procedures, disposal
procedures, etc. If needed, contact your nearest
dealer or Bandit Industries for the knife babbitt
MSDS.
WARNING
!
DANGER
!
DO NOT operate this chipper or loader arm when
anyone is performing any type of maintenance to the
machine. Before attempting any type of maintenance
disengage clutch, wait for the disc/drum to come to
a complete stop, turn off engine, remove the ignition
key, make sure the ignition key is in your possession,
install the disc/drum lock pin, disconnect the battery,
and the loader, if equipped, is positioned on the
ground. Failure to do this could result in serious injury
or death.
DANGER
!
Do not touch hot machine surfaces. The machine
surfaces may be hot due to the machine operating
recently or the machine setting in the sunlight.
Before performing maintenance on the machine
remove all debris, oil, grease, water, snow, ice, etc.
from all machine surfaces.
WARNING
!
Before you begin to transport your trailerized
machine follow all of the transportation procedures
on pages 38 - 40. Make sure that the tongue
has been raised to the proper height and attach
the machine securely to the towing vehicle. Once
secured to vehicle, locate tongue jack and secure it
in the transport position. Always hook safety chains to
vehicle by crossing them under the tongue allowing
enough slack to avoid binding or dragging the ground
when making turns. Check brakes and highway lights
make sure that they are all operating properly. Check
that the plug terminal functions match the towing
vehicle for proper operation. Make sure that the
discharge chute is in the transport position. Be sure
to check tire pressure before you begin to transport
the machine. Close and secure any of the following,
if equipped: tool box, battery box, engine cowl doors
and side panels, radiator debris screens, inspection
doors, cabinet doors, housing covers, tank caps and
covers, etc.
WARNING
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