Bowell BX52, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY TRAINING
any riders.
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Do not operate unless all personnel, livestock, and pets are several hundred feet away
to prevent injury by thrown objects.
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Never operate tractor and rotary wood chipper under trees with low hanging limbs.
Operators can be knocked off the tractor and then run over by the rotating tines.
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The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use.
However, they could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects such as steel guardrails
and concrete abutment. Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown
outward at very high velocities. To reduce the possibility of property damage, serious
injury, or even death, never allow the working tines to contact such obstacles.
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Stop rotary wood chipper and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn
engine off, remove key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.
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Stay alert for uneven terrain, holes, rocks, and roots and other hidden hazards. Keep
away from drop-offs and hazards that could cause roll over. Use extreme care and
maintain minimum ground speed when trans-porting or operating on hillsides, over
rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful and slow
down when turning sharp corners and changing direction on slopes. Do not start or
stop suddenly on slopes. Avoid operation on steep slopes. In extremely uneven terrain,
rear wheels weights, front tractor weight, and/or tire ballast should be used to improve
stability.
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Pass rotary wood chipper diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to
prevent “hanging up” tractor and rotary
wood chipper. Practice will improve your skills
in maneuvering on rough terrain. Always cut down slopes, never across the face.
Always check tractor manual for proper use on slopes.
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When using a unit, a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor
front wheels. Without this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or
death. The weight may be attained with a front-end loader, front wheel weights, ballast
in the tires or front tractor weights. When attaining a minimum 20% of tractor and
equipment weight on the front wheels, you must not exceed the ROPS weight