8
SAFETY
YOU
are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Wallenstein Commercial
Trailer Wood Chipper.
YOU
must ensure that you
and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or
work around the Commercial Trailer Wood Chip-
per be familiar with the using and maintenance
procedures and related
SAFETY
information
contained in this manual. This manual will take
you step-by-step through your working day and
alerts you to all good safety practices that should
be used while using the Commercial Trailer Wood
Chipper.
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also the
people around you. Make these practices a work-
ing part of your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE
using this equipment is familiar with
the recommended using and maintenance proce-
dures and follows all the safety precautions. Most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or
death by ignoring good safety practices.
• Commercial Trailer Wood Chipper owners
must give operating instructions to operators
or employees before allowing them to operate
the machine, and at least annually thereafter.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the op-
erator’s responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Most accidents
can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all
using and safety instructions is not qualified
to use the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
1. Read and understand the Op-
erator’s Manual and all safety
signs before using, maintain-
ing, adjusting or cleaning the
Trailer Wood Chipper.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
2. Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat
-
Protective
shoes with slip
resistant
soles
- Protective glasses,
goggles or face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing Protection
- Respirator or filter mask
6. Install and secure all guards
before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
8. Turn machine off, stop and
disable engine, remove ignition key and place
in your pocket, set park brake and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjust-
ing, repairing or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before using the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining
the Trailer Wood Chipper.
