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MODELS 65XP(XL)/95
SAFETY PROCEDURES
SAFETY PROCEDURES
Before attempting any type of maintenance
disengage clutch, turn off engine, wait for the chipper
disc/drum to come to a complete stop, install the
disc/drum lock pin, disconnect battery, and make sure
the ignition key is in your possession.
ALWAYS install the disc/drum lock pin to prevent
inadvertent rotation. On disc chippers insert lock pin
through lock pin tube on the belly band under hood
rest. On drum chippers insert lock pin through lock
pin tube on side of drum housing.
Simply slide the lock pin into the disc/drum lock tube.
This is to insure that the chipper disc/drum cannot be
started while you are working inside the machine. If
for some reason the chipper disc/drum would start to
turn, it would simply hit the lock pin.
DO NOT remove the hood pin until the chipper
disc/drum has came to a complete stop. The chipper
disc/drum will coast for several minutes after the
engine is shut down. Always wait at least several
minutes.
DO NOT operate this machine without the Hood Pin
in place. Do not operate the machine with any type
of makeshift hood pin or an improperly installed hood
pin! The Hood Pin
MUST be padlocked.
DO NOT operate the machine with the chipper hood
open under any circumstances.
DO NOT operate this machine indoors! Exhaust
fumes can be fatal. Never refuel while the machine is
running. Never refuel in the shop or building. Always
refuel in a well ventilated area, away from sparks or
open flames, DO NOT SMOKE. Extinguish all smoking
materials. Wipe up all spilled fuel before restarting the
engine. Do not fill above 1/2” (12.7mm) from top of
tank.
To obtain the most from your machine, for the least
amount of cost, it is a good practice to set up and follow
a scheduled preventative maintenance program. It will
eliminate many possible problems and down time.
DO NOT feed vines or vine-like material! DO NOT
pile vines or vine-like material in front of the infeed
hopper which may cause you to trip or fall! DO NOT
allow vines or limbs to become entangled with you
or your clothing! DO cut vine-like material into 4 to 5
foot (1.2 to 1.5 meter) length’s, away from the chipper
area! DO stop the feed system before feeding the cut
vine-like material into the infeed hopper! DO use a
wooden pusher paddle when feeding the cut vines into
the feedwheel(s)! ALWAYS be in position and prepared
to activate the feed control handle!
The patented “Last Chance Stop” is a means of
stopping/reversing the feedwheels if a negligent
operator does not follow the safety rules and finds
themselves in trouble! DO NOT RELY ON THE “LAST
CHANCE STOP” TO DISOBEY THE OPERATOR
RULES! The “
Last Chance Stop” does nothing for
the foolish operator who kicks into the infeed hopper
area.
With engine shut off and all moving parts stopped,
DAILY pull last chance cables to ensure they freely
disengage and reverse feed wheel hydraulic valve.
DANGER
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DANGER
DANGER
Never use jumper cables during freezing temperatures.
Tow the machine inside and allow the battery time to
warm up. If the machine must be started outside,
inspect the battery acid for ice formation. Explosion
will occur with a frozen battery. If the machine is going
to be operated in excessively cold conditions, a larger
cold cranking amp battery may be needed to insure
proper and prompt starting. Never use jumper cables
in a confined or unventilated area. Battery acid fumes
are explosive. Battery acid can cause severe burns.
Never expose an open flame or spark near the battery.
Keep all burning materials away from the battery.
When servicing the battery, shield eyes and face, and
do not smoke. Service in a well ventilated area.
WARNING
Keep the machine in good condition. Be sure the
machine is in good operating condition and that all
safety devices, including guards and shields are
installed and functioning properly. Visually inspect the
machine daily before starting the machine. Refer to the
“Daily Start Up & Maintenance”. Make no modifications
to your equipment unless specifically recommended
or requested by Bandit Industries Inc.
DANGER
Avoid moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power driven parts. Keep all guards and
shields in place and properly secured.
DANGER
Never feed any materials that might contain wires,
stones, nails, metal objects, or any foreign object
which may damage the knives and become dangerous
projectiles.
DANGER
