Safety
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BX52R, BX72R, BX102R
3 PH Roller-feed Chipper
Safety
2.4 Safety Rules
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Provide operating instructions for this
machine to all employees who are going
to use it.
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Read and follow ALL safety and operating instructions
in this manual. The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator.
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Review safety related items annually with all personnel
operating or performing maintenance.
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Wear appropriate PPE. This includes but is not limited to:
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A hard hat
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Heavy gloves
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Hearing Protection
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Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
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Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
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Keep a first-aid kit available for use
should the need arise and know how to
use it.
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Inspect and secure all guards before starting.
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Keep a fire extinguisher available for use should
the need arise and know how to use it.
• DO NOT
expect anyone to operate this machine unless
they have read and understand all operation and safety
instructions. An untrained operator is not qualified and can
create the risk of possible serious injury or death. It is the
machine owner's responsibility to make sure operators are
properly trained.
• DO NOT
allow riders during transport.
• DO NOT
risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
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Think
SAFETY
! Work
SAFELY!
2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines
Safety is one of the main concerns in designing and developing
equipment. However, every year many accidents occur which
could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a
more careful approach to handling equipment.
Avoid hazards by observing the following precautions. Insist
anyone working with you follow them as well.
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Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes
necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use. In
some cases, certain illustrations in this manual may show
an assembly with a safety shield removed for clarity.
However, equipment should never be used in this condition.
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Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is not
readable or is missing. Location and explanation of safety
signs are on page 11.
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Never consume alcoholic beverages or drugs while using
this equipment. Alertness or coordination can be affected.
Consult your doctor about using this machine while taking
prescription medications.
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This equipment is dangerous to children and persons
unfamiliar with its operation. Do not allow persons to use
or assemble this unit until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of the
safety precautions and of how it works. Review the safety
instructions with all users annually.
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The operator must be a responsible, properly trained and
physically able person familiar with machinery and trained
in this equipment's operations. If the elderly are assisting
with work, their physical limitations need to be recognized
and accommodated.
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Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized
modification may result in serious injury or death and may
impair the function and life of the equipment. Unapproved
modifications void warranty.
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Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability
to do a job, or to do so safely is in question – DO NOT TRY
IT.
2.6 Safe Condition
Throughout this manual, we talk about a '
Safe Condition
'. What
this means is setting the machine in a state that makes it safe to
service or repair.
Place the machine in a Safe Condition before performing
any service, maintenance work or storage preparation by
performing the following:
Safe Condition
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Ensure chipper is resting on the ground.
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Disengage PTO.
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Set parking brake and shut off tractor engine. Remove
ignition key.
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Ensure all components have stopped moving.
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Block and chock tractor wheels.
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Set rotor lock if required.
