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SAFETY
YOU
are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Surgemaster Chipper-Shred-
der.
YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else
who is going to use, maintain or work around the
Chipper-Shredder be familiar with the using and
maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY
in-
formation contained in this manual. This manual will
take you step-by-step through your working day and
alerts you to all good safety practices that should be
used while using the Chipper-Shredder.
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE
using this equipment is familiar with the recom-
mended using and maintenance procedures and
follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents
can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by
ignoring good safety practices.
• Chipper-Shredder owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the machine, and at
least annually thereafter.
• The most important safety device on this equip-
ment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator’s re-
sponsibility to read and understand ALL Safety
and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow these. Most accidents can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all
using and safety instructions is not qualified
to use the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Un-
authorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
1. Read and understand the Op-
erator’s Manual and all safety
signs before using, maintain-
ing, adjusting or cleaning the
Chipper-Shredder.
2. Have a first-aid kit available for
use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher available for
use should the need arise and know
how to use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective
shoes with slip
resistant soles
- Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing Protection
- Respirator or filter mask
6. Install and secure all guards before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection for
prolonged exposure to exces-
sive noise.
8. Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small chil-
dren, before using the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining the
Chipper-Shredder.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
