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BXT Series
Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever
operating the machine. This includes but is not limited to
protective shoes with slip resistant soles, protective goggles
or face shield, heavy gloves, hearing protection and protective
clothing.
Do not place metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glass or other solid
material into the wood chipper. If something like this gets into
the machine, stop the machine immediately for a detailed
inspection. Stop engine, remove ignition key and place in your
pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop before inspecting
or unplugging. Inspect machine for damaged or loosened parts
before resuming work.
1.
Before beginning to feed, ensure the motor warmed up and
the rotor is up to speed.
2.
Slowly slide the wooden material into the feed hopper and
move it into the rotor.
3.
Do not force the material into the rotor, as the material
engages the rotor, the rotor will draw the material in. Use
continuous lite pressure to guide in the material.
4.
Be aware of how much material you feed in, slow down or
stop if the engine begins to slow down.
5.
Do not reach into the feed hopper further than the curtain to
be sure not to contact the blades on the rotor.
6.
Use a stick or branch to push any piece of material into the
rotor that does not move on its own. If the jam persists then
stop the engine and wait for the rotor to stop and then clear
the jam.
Do not take a chance with getting your hand
caught in the rotor.
7.
Ensure your wood chip pile is contained and doesn't affect
the immediate work area.
6.8 Chipping Operation
Fig. 22 –
Safety Curtain inside Feed Hopper
WARNING!
Never reach into the feed hopper
when the chipper is operating.
Doing so risks contacting
knives on the rotor and causing
serious injury.
Use a stick or branch to push
any material in that does not
move on its own. If the jam
persists, stop the engine and
clear the jam.
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