2.9 Work Site
CAUTION!
It is the responsibility of the operator to be
thoroughly familiar with the work site before
starting work. Avoid unsafe situations and make
every effort to prevent accidents.
2.9.1 Select a Work Site
Select a safe work area and machine location:
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Avoid a close or cramped workspace. Make sure that
there is enough space and clearance for the machine and
winching.
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Avoid extremely wet or soft conditions where the trailer jack
and support-stand bases will become buried. If necessary,
place enough wood chips or gravel in this area to prevent
the machine from becoming stuck.
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The ground should be firm and level, but not a smooth hard
surface. The trailer jack and support stands will slip on a
smooth surface.
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The area must be clear of stones, branches, or hidden
obstacles that might cause a tripping, hooking, or snagging
hazard.
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There must be no overhead hazards such as branches,
cables, and electrical wires.
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Identify a safe firewood stack location. Stack the firewood
on level ground. Make sure that the firewood stack does not
interfere with safe operation of the machine.
2.9.2 Create a Safe Work Area
The WP525 firewood processor is designed for a person to
winch, cut-to-length, and split logs for firewood. Review and
follow the instructions for safe operation of the machine. Also,
review the safety guidelines included with your chain saw.
To keep bystanders and workers safe from hazards, follow these
important guidelines:
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Establish a Work Zone perimeter and mark it with safety
cones. The perimeter should be a minimum of 20 ft (6 m)
from any hazard within the Hazard Zone.
The area outside the Work Zone perimeter is the Safe Zone.
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Never allow workers to approach the Hazard Zone during
machine operation, without first signaling and making eye
contact with the operator.
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Keep all bystanders in the Safe Zone. Never allow
bystanders in the Work or Hazard Zones.
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Always operate the machine controls from the Operator
Zone (typically, located at the control panel).
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Only the operator can authorize entry into the Hazard Zone.
The operator must make sure that it is safe to enter first.
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Make eye contact with coworkers and have a hand-signal
scheme worked out. Always be aware of the location of
your coworkers.
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Use extreme caution around the material stacks. Stacked
logs can roll in unpredictable ways.
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Be aware of split wood stacks. Split wood can tumble off
the pile.
For more information, see
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Safety
WP525
Firewood Processor
Safety
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