Duratech TC-12, Operating Instructions And Parts Reference

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T C - 1 2 T R E E C H I P P E R O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
Section 1: Safety
The safety of the operator is of great importance to DuraTech Industries. We have provided decals, shields and other
safety features to aid in using your machine safely. In addition, we ask you to be a careful operator who will properly
use and service DuraTech Industries equipment.
WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY INSTUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW
WITHIN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE, CAREFULLY READ ALL IN-
STRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL.
THIS MACHINE IS NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THOSE EX-
PLAINED IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL, ADVERTISING LITERATURE OR OTHER
DURATECH INDUSTRIES WRITTEN MATERIAL PERTAINING TO THE TC-12 TREE
CHIPPER.
Decals are illustrated in Part 2: Parts Reference.
The safety decals located on your machine contain important and useful information that will help you operate your
equipment safely.
To assure that all decals remain in place and in good condition, follow the instructions below:
• Keep decals clean. Use soap and water- not mineral spirits, adhesive cleaners and other similar cleaners
that will damage the decal.
• Replace all damaged or missing decals. When attaching decals, surface temperature of the machine must
be at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C). The surface must be also clean and dry.
• When replacing a machine component to which a decal is attached, be sure to also replace the decal.
1.1 Safety-alert symbols