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1.5 Operational Safety The Work Area:
For the sake of this manual, the front of the mulcher is the side with
the rotor exposed. The rear has defection chains. For crawlers and
rubber tire machines, when the mulcher is mounted on the front of
the machine, the front of the mulcher is facing the same forward
direction. If mounted on the rear, the front of the mulcher is facing
away from the rear of the carrier. Mounting for excavators and
other boom-type installations may vary but references to the front
and rear of the mulcher remain the same
1.6 The Hazard Zone
FLYING DEBRIS OR OBJECTS AND FALLING OBJECTS CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Improper operation and failure to follow safety precautions
can cause serious injury or death. All personnel must be
clear of the hazard zone while the Mulcher is in operation.
The Hazard Zone is illustrated in Figure 1.1 on the following page. All
personnel should be kept clear of this zone while the mulcher is
operating.
The shaded area in the Hazard Zone must be considered
OFF LIMITS
TO ALL INDIVIDUALS!
The operator should follow the PRECAUTIONS
below before and during operation of the mulcher.