8
SAFETY
YOU
are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Wallenstein 3 Point Hitch Wood
Chipper.
YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the 3
Point Hitch Wood Chipper be familiar with the operating 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 operating 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.
• DO
prepare before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging:
•
stop the machine, disengage the PTO
•
shut off the power source,
•
remove ignition key and place in your
pocket,
•
wait for all moving parts to stop
•
set the rotor lock
•
clear the area of people, especially small
children
•
set tow vehicle brake
• DO NOT
touch hot engine parts, muffler cover,
hoses, engine body, coolants, engine oil, etc.
during operation and after the engine has been
shut off. Contact may cause burns.
• DO NOT
expect a person who has not read
and understood all use and safety instructions
to operate the machine. An untrained operator
is not qualified and exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
It is the owners responsibility to the operator
to ensure familiarity and understanding of the
machine.
• 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.
• DO NOT
allow riders.
• DO NOT
risk injury or death by ignoring good
safety practices.
• DO
think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2�1 SAFETY DO'S & DON'TS
• DO
give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate the
machine, and REVIEW annually thereafter.
• DO
read and understand ALL Safety and
Operating instructions in the
manual and follow them. Most
accidents can be avoided. The
most important safety device
on this equipment is a SAFE
operator.
• DO
review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will be operating
or maintaining the chipper
• DO
have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need arise
and know how to use it.
• DO
read and understand all safety signs located
on the machine before operating,
maintaining, adjusting or cleaning the
wood chipper.
• DO
have a fire extinguisher available
for use should the need arise and know
how to use it.
• DO
inspect and secure all guards before starting.
• DO
wear appropriate
protective gear (
PPE).
This list includes but is
not limited to:
•
Hard hat
•
Heavy gloves
•
Hearing protection
•
Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
•
Protective glasses, goggles or face shield