Hansa F3 Chaff Cutter O&M Manual - OM-016 Revision B 14/05/2019
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Feeding material
Cuts and scrapes, pricks
Wear safety gloves
Wear tight fitting long sleeves to cover bare skin when
operating the machinery
Weight of the machine
Straining, crushing
Operate the machinery on level ground
Take care when moving the machine around, especially
when going up/down slopes
Ensure the inlet chute is properly secured before operating
the machine
Electric cable
Electric shock
Ensure you use a residual current device (RCD). Ensure
power supply cords are in good condition
If a wire is cut or damaged in any way, turn off the machine
immediately and disconnect the power supply
Operation
Safe setup procedure
Before you start:
Ensure the chaff cutter is positioned on level ground
Ensure that the outlet discharge is directed toward a suitable area or catcher bag
Do NOT
allow the flow of material through the chaff cutter to be obstructed
Keep children and spectators clear of the work area at all times
Do NOT
allow any person under the age of 16 to operate the chaff cutter
Check:
That all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners are properly secured
That the belt guard and the safety screen on the inlet chute
are in place and in good condition.
That the inlet chute and housing are clear of any leftover material or other obstructions that could block or
prevent start-up of the machine
That all labels are in good condition and easily legible
Replace damaged or unreadable warning and operating
View photos of labels in
the ‘Decals’ section
Safe operating procedure
Wear safety equipment:
Safety glasses must be worn at all times
Wear work gloves:
Wearing work gloves is optional but highly recommended
Teasing hay/chaff can result in cuts/pricks to bare hands
Tie long hair up
Long hair could be pulled into the machine
Wear clothes that sit tightly
Avoid scarves and clothes with loose sleeves and any items that can get caught in the rollers of the machine
Tease densely packed hay/chaff or other material out on the inlet chute before switching on the machine
Doing so will reduce the chances of the machine stalling and increase the life of the cutting components
Separate unsuitable feed material from what is being fed into the machine.
Woody stems/roots can stall/jam the machine or result in damage or accelerated wear on the machine’s cutting
mechanism
Exercise caution when feeding material into the machine, especially when the length of material is short
Do NOT
use your hands to feed material in past the safety guard
DO:
