Bandit
12
Copyright 12/17
MODEL 18XP/1590
SAFETY PROCEDURES
SAFETY PROCEDURES
Butt End Of
Brush First
Feed Brush
Into Chipper
Travel
Path
Release
Travel
Path
Turn Face Away
And Keep Moving
Always stand to the side of the infeed hopper
when inserting material. This will allow you to turn
away from the wood, and walk away, without passing
through the material. Machines should be fed from
curbside (right side) whenever possible. Anytime
an operator is near the infeed hopper, they must be
within easy reach of the feed control devices.
To increase production, don’t waste time watching
the material being fed. Once the limbs have started
into the machine, you can walk away and get more
material.
Keep the feedwheel tension springs adjusted
only tight enough to keep the feedwheel teeth from
slipping on the material. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
This will overwork the hydraulic system, and make
it diffi cult to feed larger material.
Always start the larger end (base end) of the log,
tree, or branch into the feedwheel(s) fi rst.
Keep the engine R.P.M.’s at full throttle whether
you are chipping brush or round wood. Lower
R.P.M.’s will cause weak throwing power, and can
cause plugging in the discharge.
Always block the tires and the machine tongue
whenever the machine is unhooked for operation.
DO NOT rely on the tongue jack for operational
stabilization.
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.
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.
DANGER
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NOTICE
WARNING
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WARNING
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Improperly adjusted or maintained rope/line shear
could result in serious injury or death and damage
to the chipper.
WARNING
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Before performing maintenance on the machine
remove all debris, oil, grease, water, snow, ice, etc.
from all machine surfaces.
WARNING
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DANGER
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Keep hands clear of all pinch points.
DANGER
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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 you begin to transport your trailerized
machine follow all of the transportation procedures
on pages 41 - 42. 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 pointed
over the tongue of machine and the transport bolt is
securely in its place. Be sure to check tire pressure
before you begin to transport the machine. Close the
folding tray, if equipped for the infeed hopper and
make sure spring latches are locked into place. If
machine is equipped with a vise, make sure to secure
in place and clamp jaws closed. 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.
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