BE-BX42S / BE-WC62G USER MANUAL
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OPERATION SAFETY
Please remember it is important that you read the operator’s manual and heed the safety signs on the
3-Point Hitch Wood Chipper. They are there for your safety, as well as the safety of others. The safe use of
this machine is strictly up to you, the operator.
Personal protection equipment including hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes and
gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment or repairs. Do not allow long
hair, loose-fitting clothing, or jewellery to be around moving parts.
Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, remove ignition key and place in your pocket, set park brake and
wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
Do not run machine inside a closed building to prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.
Use care when feeding material into chipper. Do not send metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glass or other foreign
material into wood chipper. If foreign material enters chipper, stop machine, turn engine off, place ignition
key in your pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop before removing material and/or unplugging.
Inspect machine for damaged or loose parts before resuming work.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.
Do not allow riders on this machine at any time. There is no safe place for any riders.
Never allow children or unauthorized people to operate or be around this machine.
Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings when the engine is running. Install and secure access covers
before starting engine.
Do not move or transport chipper when the rotor is turning.
Do not exceed a safe travel speed when transporting.
Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good condition and free of leaks.
Keep the working area clean and free of debris to prevent tripping. Operate only on level ground.
Do not point discharge at people, animals or buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast enough to cause
injury.
TO THE NEW OWNER OR OPERATOR
The 3-Point Hitch Wood Chippers are designed to chip or chop scrap lumber, small trees, brush, limbs and
other wood debris. The chipped material is fine enough to be composted or used in a variety of ways.
It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to train all other operators before
they start working with the machine. Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone’s business.
By following recommended procedures, a safe working environment is provided for the operator, bystanders
and the area around the work site. Untrained operators are not qualified to use the machine.
Many features incorporated into this machine are the result of suggestions made by customers like you.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to use the chipper safely and how to set it to provide maximum field
efficiency. By following the using instructions in conjunction with a good maintenance program, your 3-Point
Hitch Wood Chipper will provide many years of trouble-free service
