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4. OPERATION
OPERATING SAFETY
Please remember it is important that you read the operator's manual and heed the safety
signs on the 3 Point Hitch Chipper. They are there for your safety, as well as the safety of
others. The safe use of this machine is strictly up to you, the operator.
Personal protection equipment including hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses,
safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation,
adjustment, maintaining, repairing, or plugging. Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting
clothing, or jeweler to be around moving parts.
Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, remove ignition key and place in your pocket,
set park brake and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing
or unplugging.
Do not run machine inside a closed building to prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.
Use care when feeding material into chipper. Do not send metal, bottles, cans, rocks,
glass or other foreign material into branch logger. If foreign material enters chipper, stop
machine, turn engine off and place ignition key in your pocket and wait for all moving
parts to stop before removing material and/or unplugging. Inspect machine for damaged
or loose parts before resuming work.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
Do not allow riders on this machine at any time. There is no safe place for any riders.
Never allow children or unauthorized people to operate or be around this machine.
Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings when the engine is running. Install and
secure access covers before starting engine.
Do not move or transport chipper when the rotor is turning.
Do not exceed a safe travel speed when transporting.
Keep the working area clean and free of debris to prevent tripping. Operate only on level
ground.
Do not point discharge at people, animals or buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast
