Forest Master Models: FM9DD/FM14DD/FM18DD
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Safety
General Safety
• The person using the machine must have adequate knowledge of the functioning and operation of the
machine and must have read the manual.
• Operators must be over the age of 18 and must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other
substance that has an adverse effect on reaction speed.
• The material to be fed into the machine should only be wood that is free from nails, screws etc.
• The machine should be positioned on dry, level ground in the proper upright position and there must be
no tripping or slipping hazards in the vicinity that could cause harm to the operator.
• Make sure the blades are in good condition and secure.
• Check that all bolts are tight and secure, especially on the hopper and discharge chute.
• Only use the chipper in adequate lighting (i.e. sunlight or sufficient artificial light).
Operation Safety
• When operating the chipper, always wear gloves, ear defenders, helmet and visor or safety glasses and
appropriate clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
• The chipper should be operated by one person only. Any other bystanders must always be at least 50 feet
from the work area.
• Do not chip wood over the specified maximum diameter.
• Do not chip seasoned wood, the chippers are designed for freshly cut soft and hard wood.
• Do not operate the chipper inside or in a confined space; the exhaust from the engine contains carbon
monoxide which is poisonous.
• Never overload or attempt to chip woods beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. It could result in
personal injury or damage to the machine.
• Never place any part of your body inside the feed hopper or the discharge chute. Fragments of wood that
have not self-fed into the machine should only be pushed with other pieces of wood that you are feeding
into the chipper.
• If the chipper gets jammed you must immediately stop the engine or motor.
• Obstructing fragments inside the hopper should only be removed after the motor is turned off and the
drum has stopped rotating.
• Never leave the chipper unattended while the motor is running.
• Never stand or move in front of the discharge chute.
• Ensure no wood fragments remain inside the chipper when turning it off.
• Always take into account the time delay needed from switching the machine off for the knife drum to
come to a halt.
• If the machine starts to make an unusual noise or vibrate, shut down the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire, wait 5 minutes for the engine to cool down, then inspect for damage. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble. Check damaged parts and clean, repair and/or replace as necessary.
• If the machine topples over during operation, immediately turn off the engine.
Safety with Maintenance
• Inspection and maintenance must be done with the engine off and the spark plug cap removed. Wait 5
minutes for the engine or motor to cool down.
• Any worn or damaged parts must be replaced, to ensure that the chipper is maintained and in a safe state.
Only use Forest Master spare parts for replacements. Contact us to arrange.
• Never use the wood chipper with damaged or worn cables.
• Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld or otherwise alter standard parts on the wood
chipper. This includes all shields and guards.
• Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and property damage and will invalidate your
warranty.
• Do not use any aggressive cleaning products. The inside of the input hopper, output chute and drum can
be cleaned with a hosepipe.
• Never transport the chipper with the motor still running.
• Prior to transport, use appropriate fixing materials to fasten the chipper to the fixing points on the load
surface.
Safety Instructions
