Section 2: Operating Instructions
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Do not reach past rubber skirting inside feed chute. If
needed, use a stick or branch to lightly push on product
beyond the rubber skirting. Reaching beyond rubber
skirting can result in serious injury or death.
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Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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Keep work area clear of debris to help prevent accidental
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Do not operate Wood Chipper parked sideways on sloping
ground. Tractor and chipper can flip over.
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Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove the implement from
use until the damaged driveline can be repaired or replaced.
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Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Be certain your tractor’s power take-off shaft is set-up to
operate at 540 rpm. Do not exceed 540 rpm power take-off
speed or equipment breakage may result.
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Keep yourself and others clear of the feed chute hinged
area while rotating the feed chute down. Body parts can be
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death: The following protective
gear should be worn when working around the Wood Chipper.
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Wear face and eye protection such as a full face shield to
protect against flying debris ejecting out the feed chute.
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Wear a hard hat for protecting the head.
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Wear hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
Hearing loss from loud noises is cumulative over a lifetime
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Wear leather gloves to protect against blisters, cuts, and
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Protective clothing to protect against cuts, bruises, and
pokes from tree limbs.
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Wear protective shoes with slip resistant soles. Always be
sure of your footing. Walk, never run.
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Wear a respirator or filter mask to protect lungs and
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Keep long hair tucked in. Do not wear jewelry, loose fitting
clothing, clothing with pull strings, or other articles that
can become entangled in product fed into the chipper or
Transporting
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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When traveling on public roadways, travel in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass safely. Use accessory
lights, clean reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that
is visible from the back to warn operators in other vehicles
of your presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with controls, be
pinched by moving components, become entangled in
rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall
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Always disengage power take-off and wait for driveline to
stop rotating before raising implement to transport position.
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Do not transport Wood Chipper with tractor PTO engaged.
Mount For Slow Moving Vehicle Sign
Figure 2-1
Refer to Figure 2-1:
1. If the tractor’s slow moving vehicle sign is not visible
to operators in approaching vehicles from the back,
then relocate the sign from the tractor to mounting
bracket (#1) on the implement. If needed, a sign can
be purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer.
“Slow Moving Vehicle Sign (Accessory)”
2. When raising Wood Chipper to transport, be sure
that the driveline does not contact tractor, Quick
Hitch, or chipper
3. Reduce tractor ground speed when turning and leave
enough clearance so that the chipper does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
4. Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
5. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
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