6. Check air tire pressure.
7. Make sure the chipper is level for towing.
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When chipper arrives at site, never set up the chipper under the tree to be pruned, cut or
worked on, and whenever possible, the chipper should be set up on level ground.
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If a machine is hitched to a vehicle, make sure the hitch is secure and the safety chain is
properly attached. If it isn’t hitched to a vehicle, make sure the tongue is blocked.
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Wheel chocks should be placed under both wheels to keep the chipper from moving.
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Operator should do a pre-start walk around inspection of the machine each day before it is
used, checking the following:
1. Nuts, bolts, and belts to make sure they are tight
2. Infeed, to make sure nothing is obstructing the opening
3. All fluid levels, including engine oil
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Always remove the ignition key before servicing the chipper.
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Check knives for sharpness and cracks. When performing knife maintenance, always wear
proper gloves. Remove the chipper chute roll impeller to inspect the knives and when
finished, close the chute.
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Make sure the discharge chute is pointed in the proper direction, away from buildings, by
standers and operators.
Chipper Operation Safety:
Safe operation of the chipper is crucial.
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Maximum diameter of material to be feed into the chipper shall be 2-1/2” and shall not exceed
6 feet in length, avoid dead or frozen wood in order to avoid kickback.
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Brush for the chipper should be stacked in a way that makes it easy and convenient for the
operator to feed the chipper. The butt-ends of the brush should face the chipper infeed. Place
the brush stacks at a good distance from the chipper to allow the operator a clear path.
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Before starting the chipper, make sure all personnel are clear of the machine and the chip
discharge chute is pointed in a safe direction.
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When starting the machine, always idle the engine to warm it up, and then raise the engine
RPM to full throttle. Operator should always make sure the chipper is at full throttle when
chipping to insure proper discharge of material and to avoid plugging problems.
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Operators should never operate the machine while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or
while taking medication that might impair the operator’s ability to concentrate.
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Feed the brush into the chipper butt-end first.
