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WOOD CHIPPER | User manual
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Safety guidelines
1.
Strictly follow all safety instructions. Safety is everybody's responsibility. By following the recommended
procedures, a safe working environment is offered to all users and bystanders. To prevent physical injury or
death, you and those who work with you must follow the following precautions.
2.
To provide a more complete picture, specific photos or figures in this manual may show a part regarding which
the guard or protective cover has been removed. The machine may, however, never be used under those
conditions. All protective covers and guards must be in their places. If a protective cover has been removed, it
must be put back before the machine can again be used.
3.
Replace all the illegible or missing safety or instruction signs. The locations where you can find such safety signs
are indicated in this manual.
4.
Never drink alcohol or take medication that may negatively affect your alertness or coordination when you use
the machine. Consult your general practitioner if you take prescription medication.
5.
Young children may never work with this machine. People may only use or install the machine if they have read
this manual and correctly understand the operation and safety instructions. Study the safety instructions with
all users on an annual basis.
6.
This machine is dangerous for children and people who are not familiar with its operation. The user must be a
responsible, correctly trained and physically capable person who is familiar with machines and trained in the
use of this equipment. If elderly people are also working, physical impairments must be taken into
consideration.
7.
Never exceed the limits of a machine. If there are any doubts about whether the machine can tackle a job or
can tackle it safely, do not try it.
8.
Do not adjust the machine in anyway. Every unauthorized adjustment can result in serious injury or death and
negatively impact the operation and service life of the equipment.
9.
In addition to the design and configuration of this machine including the safety labels and facilities, limiting
hazards and preventing accidents will depend on the awareness, carefulness and correct training of personnel
who is involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the machine. See also the safety and
use instructions in each of the relevant chapters of the motor and machine manuals. Pay careful attention to
the safety signs on the tractor and the machine.
