Bandit BRUSH BANDIT 65, Operating & Parts Manual

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SAFETY PROCEDURES
WARNING!
Most of the nuts used on the Bandit Chipper are
self locking. After the nut has been removed five
times, it should be replaced to insure proper
tightness. This is especially critical on the chipper
knife lock nuts!
After 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, find the
problem and fix it.
Regardless of how hard a manufacturer tries to
produce a safe machine, accidents still happen.
Normally accidents are caused by people making
mistakes. They do not read the manual, they ignore
warning decals or do not use lockouts provided for
their safety. This normally happens after the person
has become accustomed to the machinery. In the
initial start up and operation of the machinery, they
are cautious, they are very careful because they do
not understand the machine.
Never throw in any materials that might contain
wires, stones, nails, or other metal objects which
may damage the knives and become dangerous
projectiles.
DO NOT operate this machine indoors! Exhaust
fumes can be fatal. When you are refueling the
machine, DO NOT SMOKE, make sure the engine is
shut off, do not allow any hot or burning materials
near the chipper.
Never check for hydraulic leaks by touching hoses
or fittings with your bare hands. Hydraulic fluid under
pressure can penetrate the skin. Use a piece of
cardboard to find leaks. Never use your bare hands.
To obtain the most from your chipper, for the least
amount of cost, it is a good practice to set and follow
a scheduled preventative maintenance program. It
will eliminate many possible problems and down time.
Before starting the machine, take a minute to check
a few things. The chipper should be in an area
restricted from people passing by. This area around
the chipper must be free of all objects that can
obstruct your movement when working with the
chipper. The machine should be checked for loose
tools or foreign objects, especially in the infeed
hopper area. All tools not in use should be secured in
a tool box.
Do not work on the machine if the engine is running
with the clutch disengaged. A clutch can self-engage
if either the pilot or throw-out bearing happens to seize
to the main output shaft.
Remember, it should take most of your strength to
engage the clutch. If the clutch engages easily, DO
NOT OPERATE this chipper until the clutch has been
adjusted.
The clutch is an expensive component part of the
Bandit. It needs proper maintenance (see
maintenance section and manufacturers manual for
detailed information). The operator must take care
in the engagement and disengagement of the
engine, RPM should always be below 1000 RPM.
When the engine has sufficiently warmed up, bump
the clutch handle against engagement to start the disc
turning. This will have to be repeated until the
chipper disc is turning at proper ratio with engine RPM.
Then push the handle all the way in gear until it locks
into position securely. If clutch engages and
disengages loosely, it needs adjustment. After
engagement raise engine RPM to full throttle.
Engaging and disengaging the clutch at high engine
RPM will quickly and excessively wear out clutch
plates as well as bearings.
DANGER!
DANGER!
DANGER!
MODEL 65
MODEL 65 CHIPBOX
SAFETY PROCEDURES