8
SAFETY
YOU
are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Wallenstein Wood Processor.
YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who
is going to use, maintain or work around the Wood
Processor be familiar with the using and mainte-
nance procedures and related
SAFETY
information
contained in this manual. This manual will take you
step-by-step through your working day and alerts
you to all good safety practices that should be used
while using the Wood Processor.
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE
using this equipment is familiar with the recom-
mended using and maintenance procedures and
follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents
can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by
ignoring good safety practices.
• Wood Processor owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the machine, and at
least annually thereafter.
• The most important safety device on this equip-
ment is a
KNOWLEDGEABLE SAFE
operator.
It is the operator’s responsibility to read and
understand ALL Safety and Operating instruc-
tions in the manual and to follow them. Most
accidents can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all
using and safety instructions
is not qualified
to use the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Un-
authorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
1. Read and understand the Op-
erator’s Manual and all safety
signs before using, maintaining,
adjusting or cleaning the Wood
Processor.
2. Have a first-aid kit available for
use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher available for
use should the need arise and know
how to use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list in-
cludes but is not limited to:
- A hard hat
-
Protective
shoes with slip
resistant
soles
- Protective goggles
or face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing Protection
- Respirator or filter mask
6. Install and secure all guards before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection for prolonged ex-
posure to excessive noise.
8. Move controls to neutral or off
position, stop engine, remove
ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before at-
tempting any service, repair or
maintenance.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small chil-
dren, before using the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining the
Wood Processor.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY