Carlton 1712, Owner'S Manual

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12” CHIPPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6
Be Safe and Practice Safe Operation using the following guidelines.
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No one should ever reach, lean, or kick
into the feed intake chute when the
chipper or the engine is running. Feed
wheels will pull in anything in the path
of operation and
will cause severe
personal injury if a person is pulled
into feed intake wheels.
•
Always load shorter pieces of wood or
brush on top of longer pieces or use
push paddle,
never reach into the feed
intake chute to load these pieces.
•
Stay clear of discharge zone when
running chipper. Never allow anyone
to stand near or to walk close to the
discharge zone, even if being
discharged into a bin or truck.
•
Airborne debris may cause severe
injury. If inspection of chipped
material is required, shut down the
chipper and the engine first.
•
Discharge spout should not be pointed
toward people, buildings, or other
personal property that may be injured
or damaged. Airborne debris is as
dangerous as any powerful projectile.
•
Never position, adjust, or move the
discharge chute while the chipper or
the cutter disk are running
•
Any individual operating this chipper
must first read and understand this
manual, the engine and other
component manuals supplied with the
chipper, and all safety and operational
decals on machine.
•
DO NOT permit children to operate
machinery or to play near machinery
during operation.
•
DO NOT allow spectators to stand and
watch chipper in operation.
•
DO NOT allow people to pass by
discharge zone while chipper is in
operation.
•
Keep hands, feet, legs, clothing, hair
and all other body parts away from
feed intake wheels, chipper knives, and
other moving parts.
•
Do not hang from, ride, sit, stand, lay,
or climb anywhere on this chipper
while it is in operation, running, or
being transported.
•
Do not move, position, or transport
this chipper with the engine running.
•
Keep away from pressurized leaks.
Never check for leaks using hand or
finger, use cardboard or wood.
Pressurized fluid can penetrate the skin
and cause injury or even death. Seek
immediate medical attention if
penetration occurs. Always wear eye
protection.
•
DO NOT operate any machinery while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs
(prescription, over the counter, or
otherwise).
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DO NOT modify or change any part
without written approval from J. P.
Carlton Company.