Farmi Forest Corporation VALBY HF 231, Operation, Maintenance And Spare Parts Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HF 231
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Disengage the PTO, cut the engine and remove the keys before any mainte-
nance.
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Use only original parts replacements. IMPORTANT! Do not make any modifica-
tions.
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Check all moving parts. They should be fastened in place, in good working
condition and all shields and guards must be in place.
D D D D Point the discharge downwind to prevent dust or chips from blowing onto
the operator.
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If a wood jams inside the chipper, cut the engine and wait for all movements
to stop before reaching inside the feed chute.
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Do not use the chipper indoors when you use it with a the tractor or with the
separate hydraulic motor. It’s possible to use the chipper indoors with the
electric motor use.
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You must be very careful when working indoors. Protect yourself against pos-
sible hazards like exhaust gas by sufficient ventilation, for dust that can catch
fire by cleaning your environment regularly.
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Always use the lock bolt before and during maintenance on the machine.
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Place the PTO shaft in the holding device when disconnected from tractor.
Risk of cutting injury or hits by flying debris.
Do not reach into the feed chute for any reason.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
Danger!
2.2.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HYDRAULIC FEEDER AND FEED CHUTE
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IMPORTANT! Always also read the general safety instructions.
D D D D IMPORTANT! Do not ever put any part of your body inside the feed chute!
D D D D Prior to operating get familiar with the function and controls of the machine.
All functions must be in blameless condition.
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Test the stop function.
D D D D Before starting up, check that there is no debris or foreign objects in the
feed chute.
D D D D Do not work in front of the feed chute opening! Stand on the left side of the
chute when feeding, as the feed roller might jerk the wood up or to the right.
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When checking malfunction, all controls must be in ”off” or in ”stop” posi-
tion.
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Let go of the wood when the feed roller or the knives get hold of it. To feed
short pieces, push them in with longer ones.