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WOOD CHIPPER | User manual
May 2021
2.8
Hydraulic safety
1.
Make sure all parts of the hydraulic system are in good condition and clean.
2.
Before you put the system under pressure, make sure all parts are fastened correctly and all lines, hoses and
couplers are undamaged.
3.
Do not try to repair lines, fittings or hoses provisionally using tape, clamps or binding agents. The hydraulic
system works under extremely high pressure. Such repairs will break suddenly and will therefore lead to a
dangerous and unsafe situation.
4.
Use suitable hand and face protection when searching for a leak in the
hydraulic system. Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop
instead of your hands to identify and isolate a leak.
5.
If you are injured by a concentrated jet of hydraulic liquid under high
pressure, you must immediately seek medical assistance. Hydraulic
liquid that penetrates the skin may lead to an infection or a toxic
reaction.
6.
Remove the pressure from the hydraulic system before performing
maintenance or work on the system.
2.9
Storage safety
1.
Store the machine away from the vicinity of human activities.
2.
Do not allow children to play on or around the stored machine.
3.
Store the machine in a dry and flat location. Support the frame using, for example, wooden blocks if required.
2.10 Transport safety
1.
Comply with all national, provincial and local legislation in relation to the safety and transport of machines on
public roads.
2.
Check whether all lights, reflectors and other lighting facilities are installed and in good working order.
3.
Do not exceed a safe driving speed. Slow down on rough terrain and when taking bends.
4.
Fold up the filling funnel before moving or transporting the wood chipper.
5.
Make sure the machine has been fastened properly to the tractor and there is a locking pin through the
mounting pins.
6.
Do not drink alcohol if you have to drive.
7.
Be a safe, thoughtful and considerate driver. Always give priority to oncoming vehicles under all conditions
such as narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Pay careful attention to other road users.
8.
Never transport people or animals on the machine.
