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Copyright 3/20
Bandit
MODEL 1425
SAFETY PROCEDURES
SAFETY PROCEDURES
DO NOT operate this machine indoors! Exhaust
fumes can be fatal. Never refuel while the machine
is running. Never refuel in the shop or building.
Always refuel in a well ventilated area, away from
sparks or open flames, DO NOT SMOKE. Extinguish
all smoking materials. Wipe up all spilled fuel before
restarting the engine. Do not fill above 1/2” (12.7mm)
from top of tank.
To obtain the most from your machine, for the
least amount of cost, it is a good practice to set up
and follow a scheduled preventative maintenance
program. It will eliminate many possible problems
and down time.
Keep the machine in good condition. Be sure the
machine is in good operating condition and that all
safety devices, including guards and shields are
installed and functioning properly. Visually inspect
the machine daily before starting the machine. Refer
to the “Daily Start Up & Maintenance”. Make no
modifications to your equipment unless specifically
recommended or requested by Bandit Industries Inc.
DANGER
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DANGER
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DO NOT operate this machine unless all hydraulic
control devices operate properly. They must function,
shift and position smoothly and accurately at all
times. Faulty controls can cause personal injury!
WARNING
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DO NOT run or operate this machine with any
door/compartment open. Door enclosures are
guards, you can be injured if open during operation.
DANGER
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The teeth must be securely fastened and torqued
in position. If one comes loose or breaks during
operation, someone may get injured or something
may get damaged.
DANGER
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Inspect raw materials pile for prohibited materials.
The following are examples of prohibited materials
to be avoided. Material and products containing
toxic substances, explosive or flammable materials
including chemicals, liquids, gases, pressurized
containers etc., tires, glass, sheet metal, masonry,
stone materials, and solid metals.
DANGER
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DANGER
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Before attempting any type of maintenance,
disengage clutch, wait for the cutterhead to come to
a complete stop, turn off engine, remove the ignition
key, make sure the ignition key is in your possession,
wait 2 minutes and then disconnect the battery.
Before performing maintenance on the machine
remove all debris, oil, grease, water, snow, ice, etc.
from all machine surfaces.
WARNING
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Never turn the cutterhead by hand, always
carefully use a pry bar or wood bar. This will help
prevent the person turning the cutterhead from being
injured should the cutterhead break loose.
A sight hole in the beltshield has been provided.
If the drive belts are moving do not open cutterhead
hood. Do not stick fingers in sight hole.
DANGER
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WARNING
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Operation of this equipment may create sparks
that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark
arrester may be required. The operator should
contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations
relating to fire prevention requirements.
The machine was built with a cutterhead hood
engine disable plug which disables the engine if it is
not installed properly with the hood pin holding the
cutterhead hood in the closed position. Correctly
installed and maintained, the engine will not start or
it will shut off if the cutterhead hood engine disable
plug is disconnected. The cutterhead hood must
NEVER be opened if the cutterhead is turning. If
the cutterhead hood is incorrectly open while the
cutterhead is turning, DO NOT push the door closed.
WARNING
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The machine was built with a discharge access
door engine disable plug which disables the engine if
it is not installed properly ensuring the maintenance
door in the closed position. Correctly installed and
maintained, the engine will not start or it will shut
off if the discharge access door engine disable plug
is disconnected. The discharge access door must
NEVER be opened if the cutterhead is turning.
WARNING
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