Summary of Important Safety Information
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Transporting.
Never move, load or transport the chipper while flywheel is turning. Shut down
the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop and then wait five minutes
before moving.
Fire extinguisher.
Keep a fire extinguisher rated “ABC” by the National Fire Protection
Association nearby. Keep it properly charged and be familiar with its use.
Passengers.
Never carry passengers or allow people to sit on the chipper while it is running or
being transported.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye protection.
Wear ANSI approved eye protection when operating the chipper.
Hearing protection.
The use of ear-plugs or other hearing protection device is recommended
for those in close proximity to the chipper while it is operating.
Head protection
. Wear a hard hat to protect your head from material that may be kicked out of
the machine.
Hand protection.
Wear snug-fitting gloves. Do not wear gloves with loose cuffs.
Loose / dangling.
Loose or dangling apparel, jewelry or hair can become entangled in moving
parts. Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing when operating the chipper.
Long pants.
Wear long, heavy-duty pants to protect legs from ejected materials.
Sturdy Shoes.
Wear sturdy, non-slip shoes to help you keep a firm footing on the ground and
reduce the risk of slipping and falling into the chipper. Do not use the machine while barefoot
or wearing open sandals.
Safety – During Use
Safety equipment / controls.
Always operate the chipper with all safety covers, guards, and
barriers in place and in good working order, and all controls properly adjusted for safe
operation.
Guard chipper discharge
. Never use the machine with the chipper hopper or discharge chutes
removed.
Controls.
Stay in the OPERATOR POSITION while actuating controls.
Know how to stop
. Be thoroughly familiar with proper use of the equipment and all chipper
controls. Know how to stop the chipper and tractor quickly
Feeding branches.
Never stand directly in front of the hopper opening. Stand to the side of the
chipping hopper when feeding brush into the chipper. Feed material only when chipper is
operating at full operating speed.
Climbing on
. Never climb or sit on the chipper while it is running.
“Bounceback”
. Keep your face and body away from the chipper hopper in the event of
accidental bounce back of any material.
Slipping/Falling.
Operating in slippery, muddy, wet or icy conditions could lead to losing your
footing and slipping or falling.
Damaged.
Do not operate the chipper with damaged, missing, incorrectly adjusted, or broken
parts.
Carbon monoxide exhaust.
The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas
that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or
weak while using the chipper, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
