Victory BXH-5x10, Owner'S Manual

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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.
12. 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.
13. Do not allow riders on this machine at any time.
There is no safe place for any riders.
14. Never allow children or unauthorized people to
operate or be around this machine.
15. Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings
when the engine is running. Install and secure access
covers before starting engine.
16 Keep the working area clean and free of debris to
prevent tripping. Operate only on level ground.
17 Do not point discharge at people, animals or
buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast enough to
cause injury.
18. Do not move or transport chipper when the rotor
is turning.
19. Do not exceed a safe travel speed when
transporting.
2.8 HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Make sure that all the components in the hydraulic
system are kept in good condition and are clean.
2. Before applying pressure to the system, make sure
all components are tight, and that lines, hoses and
couplings are not damaged.
3. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using tapes, clamps
or cements. The hydraulic system operates under
extremely high pressure.
Such repairs will fail suddenly and create a
hazardous and unsafe condition.
4. Wear proper hand and
eye protection when
searching for a high
pressure hydraulic leak.
Use a piece of wood or
cardboard as a backstop
instead of hands to isolate
and identify a leak.
5. If injured by a
concentrated
high-pressure stream of hydraulic fluid, seek medical
attention immediately. Serious infection or toxic
reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the
skin surface.
6. Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before
maintaining or working on system.
2.9 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not children to play on or around the stored
machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.
2.10 TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. Comply with state and local laws governing safety
and transporting of machinery on public roads.
2. Check that all the lights, reflectors and other
lighting requirements are installed and in good working
condition.