Brush Bandit 1290XP, Operating & Parts Manual

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Bandit Industries, Inc.
Safety Booklet vi
Brush Bandit® Chippers that are designed to be hand fed have
a simple, easy to reach feed control bar located across the top
and down both sides of the infeed hopper. The feed control bar
operates the feedwheels forward‑neutral‑reverse pulling, stopping,
and reversing the wood branches into the chipper. The operator
must always be thinking, ready, and in position to reverse the wood
flow if a dangerous situation should arise. Push the control bar
away from the operator (toward chipper) to reverse wood flow on
all chippers that are designed for hand feeding.
Keep the control handle serviced, and properly operational at
all times. If something gets hung up in the chipper feed system,
reverse it back out. Reposition the material and re‑feed it back into
the infeed hopper. If the wood material is too big or limby, back it
out, trim it, and re‑feed it in portions. NEVER
fight or wrestle with
limbs or branches! Forcing material into the chipper is an unsafe
practice. When you supply the chipper model and serial number,
replacement feed control bars are available at your Bandit® dealer.
SAFETY FEATURE
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FEED CONTROL BAR
FEED CONTROL BAR
WARNING
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WARNING DECALS
WARNING
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OPERATOR MANUALS
WARNING DECALS
There are warning decals prominently displayed on the chipper to provide a constant reminder as to how
the machine should be fed, operated, and maintained. It is the owners and operators responsibility to keep
all decals, especially safety related decals, clean and readable. Every person involved in the operation or
service of the chipper must be familiar, understand, and follow instructions on the decals. Decals are available
in a variety of languages via Bandit® dealers or factory.
Correct Installation and Care of Decals
1. You should use soap and water to keep your decals clean. Never use mineral spirits or any other
abrasive cleaners.
2. Replace immediately any missing or damaged decals. The location the decal is going to be
applied to must be clean and dry, and at least 40°F (5°C) before applying decal.
3. When the need arises to replace a machine component with a decal attached, be sure and replace
the decal.
4. Replacement decals are available, and can be purchased from the manufacturer or your Bandit Dealer.
5. Peel back about half of the backer paper on the decal. Position it on the flat, dry, clean surface so
it is smooth and secure. Peel off the remainder of the backer paper as you continue to stick the
decal on the surface.
6. Rub decal from the center outward to remove air bubbles and to secure contact.
7. Combination English / Spanish decals are typically standard. Other foreign language decals are
available and may be purchased. Mail translated decals required to Bandit Industries, Inc.
OPERATOR MANUALS
Chipper operator manuals are available for all of our equipment and when machines
leave the factory, they are shipped with the manuals. There is extensive safety, service,
and operational information in the manuals. An operator must never be allowed to use
a chipper unless he/she is completely trained, has read and understands the manual
and decals, and will follow the instructions provided. The instructions are for the safety
of the operator, machine, bystanders, and nearby buildings. You can obtain manuals
through your Bandit® dealers.
CONTROL
BAR
FORWARD
FEED
REVERSE
FEED