Bandit
13
Copyright 12/17
MODEL 18XP/1590
SAFETY PROCEDURES
SAFETY PROCEDURES
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
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
!
The Bandit has only been run for a short time to
test proper hydraulic pressures, possible leaks, etc.
The fuel tank will be empty. Fuel is provided through
a small auxiliary tank for testing. This immensely
helps maintain safety in our manufacturing facility
and while shipping.
NOTICE
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 and the engine ECM (engine control module)
before welding. Follow the specifi c Engine MFG.
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
DANGER
!
Brush being fed into the chipper infeed hopper can
snag an extended winch line. The knives on the
spinning disc/drum can grab and pull in the winch
line at a high rate of speed resulting in serious injury
or death to workers nearby.
DANGER
!
The winch line is under tension at times and could
suddenly release, snapping back into the operator
causing serious injury or death.
DANGER
!
Never operate the hydraulic winch with the wood
chipper detached from the towing vehicle. The load
may move the wood chipper or pull the tongue off
the support blocking.
DANGER
!
Climbers’ ropes and other lines present at the work
site can become entangled in brush being fed into
the chipper. The knives on the spinning disc/drum
can grab and pull in ropes at a high rate of speed
resulting in serious injury or death to workers nearby.
DANGER
!
Most winch lines contain a metal hook at the end. If
the metal hook enters the infeed hopper, it could be
ejected out of the discharge chute at a high rate of
speed causing serious injury or death.
DANGER
!
There must be outbound tension on the winch line
whenever the winch line is being powered out. Using
the hydraulic control to power out the winch line
rather than free spool the line out could result in the
line becoming tangled around the spool and wind
inward when the hydraulic lever is in the unwind
position. If a worker is holding the winch line when
this happens a potential nip point is created between
the winch line housing and hook and also the winch
line and material.
DANGER
!
Never reach into the winch or winch roller area.
WARNING
!
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.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
: Ultra low sulfur diesel
(ULSD) poses a greater static ignition hazard than
earlier diesel formulations with higher sulfur content.
Avoid death or serious injury from fi re or explosion;
consult with your fuel or fuel system supplier to
ensure the delivery system is in compliance with
fueling standards for proper grounding and bonding
practices.
WARNING
!
The winch line hook must be sized properly so that
it will not fi t through the winch fairlead or rollers.
DANGER
!
If used, the block and tackle, rigging, and accessories
must be sized appropriately, properly maintained,
and used by a trained professional. Failure could
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
!
