Carlton 1712, Owner'S Manual

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12” CHIPPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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DO NOT PERFORM MAINTENANCE
OF ANY KIND ON THIS MACHINE
UNLESS:
The engine is turned off
The ignition key is removed
Positive battery cable is
disconnected
The clutch is disengaged
Feed control bar is in neutral
All machine parts have come to a
complete stop – NOTE: The cutter
disk takes several minutes to come
to a complete stop
All machine parts have had
sufficient time to cool down
The cutter disk lock pin is installed
in the disk lock tube
No operator is in position at the
controls to accidentally start
machine
At least 2 people are at the site
where maintenance is performed
More accidents occur while performing
maintenance than any other time! Use
extra caution.
Never
perform maintenance with the
engine running, not even with the clutch
disengaged. The pilot bearing could seize
or freeze to the clutch shaft and permit the
clutch to engage even though the operator
thought the clutch had been disengaged.
ALWAYS REPLACE GUARDS AND
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
BEFORE STARTING CHIPPER AFTER
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
•
YOKE LOCK PIN MUST BE IN
POSITION before performing
maintenance between the feed wheels.
Use the hydraulic lift to raise upper
feed wheel high enough to insert yoke
lock pin as shown above.
•
After the upper feed wheel has been
raised and the lock pin is in position,
place a block of wood 4” x 12” x 16”
between feed wheels to keep wheel
from coming down. See Maintenance
Section for further instruction.
•
Stop engine, remove key, and
disconnect battery cable when
repairing or adjusting machine or drive
belts.
•
Keep engine in good condition, service
as instructed in engine manual. Do not
touch engine while running or hot
(serious burns may result).
•
Allow all machine parts to cool
sufficiently before servicing or making
adjustments. Hot machine parts can
cause severe burns.
•
Keep a well-stocked First Aid Kit with
the chipper at all times.
•
Keep a full Fire Extinguisher with the
chipper at all times.