Victory BXH-5x10, Owner'S Manual

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going to use, maintain or work around the 3 Point
Hitch Wood Chipper be familiar with the using and
maintenance procedures and related SAFETY
information 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 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.
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 recommended
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.
•
3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper 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
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator’s
responsibility 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.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
•
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the
Operator’s
Manual and
all safety signs before using,
maintaining, adjusting or
cleaning the 3 Point Hitch
Wood Chipper.
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