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WOOD CHIPPER | User manual
May 2021
2.2
Safety instructions
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your 3-point wood chipper. You must make sure you
and everybody who uses, maintain or work with the wood chipper are aware of the procedures for use and
maintenance and the related safety information in this manual.
This manual will guide you step-by-step through your working day and will tell you which safety instructions you
must observe.
Make sure everybody that uses this machine is aware of the recommended use and maintenance procedures and
observe all precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. If you ignore sound safety measures, you run the risk of
being injured or, worse, death.
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Owners of the wood chipper must give operating instructions to users and/or employees before they are
allowed to use the machine. These instructions must be repeated at least once a year.
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Safe use is of utmost importance. The user is responsible for reading, understanding and following ALL safety
and operating instructions in the manual. Most accidents can be prevented.
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A person who has not read and understood all use and safety instructions is not qualified to use the machine.
An untrained user exposes himself/herself and people around him/her to possible serious injury or death.
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Do not adjust the machine in anyway. An unauthorized modification may have a negative impact on its
operation or safety and may influence the equipment's service life.
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Think in terms of Safety! Work Safely!
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Read and understand the manual and all safety messages before using,
maintaining, changing or cleaning the 3-point wood chipper.
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A fire-extinguisher and first aid kit must be within arm’s reach. Make sure
people know how to use them.
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Do not allow anybody to hitch a ride on the machine.
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Use the suitable personal protective equipment. This list
includes the following but is not limited to this:
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A safety helmet
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Safety shoes with anti-slip soles
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Safety goggles or face shield
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Work gloves
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Protective clothing for all types of weather conditions
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Hearing protection
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Half face mask or dust mask
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Put all covers in place and make sure they are fastened
properly before you start.
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Use suitable hearing protection if you are exposed long term
to excessive noise.
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Switch off the machine and, next, switch off the engine of the tractor, remove the ignition key and put it in your
pocket, engage the parking brake and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete standstill before
performing maintenance, adjustment, repair or uncoupling activities.
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Make sure no people and certainly no small children are in the vicinity before you use the machine.
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Study the safety information on an annual basis with all staff who will use or maintain the wood chipper.
