Operator’s Manual Victory BX510H
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Version 2.0
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Check the chip pile to see if the knives need to be serviced. Long slivers in the chip pile are one
of the best indicators of dull knives.
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It is NOT recommended to operate the woodchipper in temperatures below freezing. Hardened
steel (as used on knives) can become brittle in temperatures below freezing and may result in
breakage.
3.6
More Safety Tips for Safe Operation
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Always keep the guards and chip deflector installed properly while operating the chipper.
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Never leave the chipper running unattended.
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Do not attempt alterations, repairs, or adjustments while the flywheel turns.
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Always disconnect the PTO, stop the tractor’s motor, and put the keys in your pocket before
attempting any alterations, repairs, or adjustments.
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Keep hands, feet, clothing, and other extremities away from the hopper (infeed bin) and any
power-driven parts. Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts.
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Do not wear loose clothing when working around the woodchipper. Personal injury can occur if
someone or something turns the flywheel over while checking the knives or adjusting the
cutter bar. The flywheel has enough residual energy to remove fingers easily.
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Point the discharge chute away from doorways, sidewalks, or areas obstructing your view.
Point the chute downwind when possible. This will keep the chips from blowing back in the
operator’s direction.
3.6.1
Use Safety Lights and Devices
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Driving on public roads, slow-moving tractors, self-propelled equipment, and towed
implements can create a hazard. They are challenging to see, especially at night.
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Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever driving on public roads. Use lights and
devices provided with the implement.
3.6.2
Transport Machinery Safely
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Comply with state and local laws.
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The maximum transport speed for any Victory implement is twenty mph on paved surfaces and
ten mph maximum on an unpaved surface. Do not exceed. Never travel at a speed that does
not allow adequate control of steering and stopping. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
Traveling at excessive speed on rough terrain that causes violent shaking or bouncing will
damage the attachment point on the implement and/or the tractor. This type of damage is not
covered under warranty.
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Use the following maximum speed - for paved surfaces only:
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20 mph when weight is less than or equal to the weight of the tractor.
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10 mph when weight is more than the weight of the tractor.
3.6.3
Keep Riders Off Machinery
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Riders obstruct the operator’s view; they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
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Never allow children to operate the equipment.
