2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines
A few seconds of thought and a careful approach to handling
equipment can prevent accidents.
•
Replace safety or instruction signs (decals) that are not
readable or missing. For locations and explanations, see
.
•
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized
modifications may affect the integrity of the machine
or the ability of the machine to perform as designed.
Modifications can impair safety or function. They can affect
the life of the equipment and void the warranty.
•
Make sure the machine is correctly stationed, adjusted, and
in good operating condition.
•
Keep the machine free of accumulated trash, grease, and
debris to prevent fires.
•
Replace the winch synthetic rope if it is kinked, badly
frayed, has knots, cuts, or broken strands. If the rope fails
under tension, it can snap back with great force causing
injury or death. Avoid sudden jerks, quick starts or stops.
Start slowly and smoothly.
•
Never exceed the limitations of the machine. If its ability to
do the job, or to do it safely is in question–
STOP!
2.6 Safe Condition
References are made to
safe condition
throughout this manual.
Safe condition means putting the machine in a state that makes
it safe to service or maintain.
Before starting any service or maintenance, complete the
following:
SAFE CONDITION
1.
Set the tow vehicle's parking brake, turn off the engine,
and remove the ignition key.
2.
Chock the machine wheels to prevent movement.
3.
Remove the winch rope from the log and wind it into the
winch.
4.
Set the hydraulic controls to neutral and wait for all
motion to stop.
5.
Turn off the chain saw.
6.
Turn off the engine.
7.
Disconnect the engine spark-plug wire and keep it away
from the spark plug.
8.
Actuate each hydraulic control to relieve the pressure.
9.
Remove all material from the lead-in chute, log-loader
chute, splitting cradle, and splitter chute.
2.7 Safety Training
An untrained operator can cause serious injury or death to
themselves or others. Review the safety instructions with all
users annually. The
can be used to
keep a training record.
•
An employer has the responsibility to train employees how
to operate the equipment they are using. When someone
does not understand the basic operation of a piece of
equipment, they can create dangerous situations very
quickly. Operators must completely understand the safety
information in this manual and the safety decals on the
machine
•
Provide instruction to anyone else who is going to operate
the machine. This equipment is dangerous to anyone who
is unfamiliar with its operation.
•
If the machine is loaned or rented, it is the owner's
responsibility to make sure that, before using the machine,
every operator:
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Reads and understands this manual.
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Is instructed in the safe and correct use of the machine
and related equipment.
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Understands and knows how to set the machine to a
Safe Condition
.
For instructions, see
.
Safety
WP845 / WP875
Trailer Firewood Processor
Safety
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