Bandit
Copyright 11/10
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MODEL 490
Before attempting any type of maintenance
disengage clutch, turn off engine, wait for the chipper
disc/drum to come to a complete stop, install the
disc/drum lock pin, disconnect battery, and make sure
the ignition key is in your possession.
ALWAYS install the disc/drum lock pin to prevent
inadvertent rotation. On disc chippers insert lock pin
through lock pin tube on the belly band under hood
rest. On drum chippers insert lock pin through lock
pin tube on side of drum housing.
Simply slide the lock pin into the disc/drum lock tube.
This is to insure that the chipper disc/drum cannot be
started while you are working inside the machine. If
for some reason the chipper disc/drum would start to
turn, it would simply hit the lock pin.
DANGER
SAFETY PROCEDURES
SAFETY PROCEDURES
DO NOT let the infeed hopper down slam. This will
cause damage to the hinge. If the hinge becomes
damaged by slamming the infeed hopper, replace the
hinge immediately! If the hinge has become damaged,
it will cause misalignment of the infeed hopper, the
chipper drum may hit the infeed hopper and cause a
serious accident! Lubricate the infeed hopper hinge
daily.
DANGER
DO NOT feed vines or vine-like material! DO NOT
pile vines or vine-like material in front of the infeed
hopper which may cause you to trip or fall! DO NOT
allow vines or limbs to become entangled with you or
your clothing! DO cut vine-like material into 4 to 5 foot
(1.2 to 1.5 meter) length’s, away from the chipper area!
DO use a wooden pusher paddle when feeding the cut
vines into the machine! ALWAYS be in position and
prepared to shut down the machine!
DANGER
Never turn the chipper disc/drum by hand, always
carefully use a pry bar or wood bar. This will help
prevent the person turning the disc/drum from being
injured should the disc/drum break loose.
A sight hole in the chipper belt shield has been
provided. If chipper belts are moving do not open
chipper hood. Do not stick fingers in sight hole.
DANGER
Chipper knives are sharp and can be dangerous.
It is always necessary for your protection to be extra
careful and wear proper hand protection when handling
knives.
DANGER
The knives must be securely fastened and torqued
in position. If one comes loose or breaks during
operation, someone or something may get injured.
DANGER
Never use jumper cables during freezing temperatures.
Tow the machine inside and allow the battery time to
warm up. If the machine must be started outside,
inspect the battery acid for ice formation. Explosion
will occur with a frozen battery. If the machine is going
to be operated in excessively cold conditions, a larger
cold cranking amp battery may be needed to insure
proper and prompt starting. Never use jumper cables
in a confined or unventilated area. Battery acid fumes
are explosive. Battery acid can cause severe burns.
Never expose an open flame or spark near the battery.
Keep all burning materials away from the battery.
When servicing the battery, shield eyes and face, and
do not smoke. Service in a well ventilated area.
WARNING
Avoid moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power driven parts. Keep all guards and
shields in place and properly secured.
DANGER
DO NOT remove the hood bolts until the chipper
drum has came to a complete stop. The chipper drum
will coast for several minutes after the engine is shut
down. Always wait at least several minutes.
DO NOT operate the machine with the chipper hood
open under any circumstances.
DANGER
