Brush Bandit 1290XP, Operating & Parts Manual

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Bandit
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Copyright 11/14
CLEAN MACHINE OF ALL DEBRIS! DO NOT
leave this machine unattended until all potential fire
debris is removed, no fire or smoldering exists, and
hot spots are cold. The engine creates many hot
spots including: exhaust manifold, exhaust, turbo (if
equipped), etc. Remove all flammable 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
fire extinguishers operational and on the job at all
times.
WARNING
!
SAFETY PROCEDURES
SAFETY PROCEDURES
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 specific 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 !
Make sure there is 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 cable 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 fires around dry vegetation. A spark
arrester may be required. The operator should
contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations
relating to fire prevention requirements.