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The operator should never, under any circumstances, place their feet or hands in the infeed
chute while the machine is running. An operator should never, for any reason, kick brush in
with the feet. To safely feed short material, always lay the short material on top of longer
material that is feeding.
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Never attempt to feed handfuls of twigs, leaves and other material that has been raked up.
This material should be placed in the chip van or chip pile directly. Not only is it dangerous to
feed the material, but also it can contain rocks, metal and other material that can damage the
chipper.
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Always examine the brush pile for foreign objects before chipping.
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Remove the ignition key when the machine is left unattended.
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Have a first-aid kit on-site, along with a fire extinguisher.
Chipper Maintenance and Care Safety:
Maintenance is key to keeping the Giant-Vac chipper in
excellent condition. As important as maintenance upkeep is to the chipper, it is equally important to
perform all maintenance is a safe manner.
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Never attempt to unclog a chipper or perform any type of maintenance while the chipper is
running.
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Before performing any maintenance, turn off the engine and remove the ignition key.
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Let the impeller come to a complete stop before opening the chipper door. The chipper
impeller will coast for several minutes after the machine is shut off.
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Once it has stopped coasting, make sure all locking devices are in their proper place before
performing maintenance.
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Giant-Vac recommends a torque wrench be used during maintenance to assure that bolts are
at their proper tightness.
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When refueling, make sure there is no open flame or source of a spark in the vicinity of the
machine.