Hansa C27EU O&M Manual
– OM-023 Revision A 16/10/19
© Hansa Chippers 2019
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Safety
Preventing accidents is the responsibility of every equipment operator. The operator is responsible for any accidents or hazards
occurring to people or their property. Ensure every operator is familiar with the safe operation procedures and controls of the
machine, how to identify hazards, and the steps required to avoid injury while handling and operating the chipper. Relevant
information is contained in this manual.
Do NOT
modify the design of the chipper.
Operator competency
Ensure that every person operating the chipper understands and follows the safe operating and maintenance procedures
as detailed in this manual.
Do NOT
allow persons below the age of 18 to operate the chipper. Additionally, local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
Do NOT
allow persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge to
operate the machine.
Identifying hazards and risks
Identify hazards and risks, and take preventative steps to avoid accidents and minimise risk. Possible hazards include, but are not
limited to, moving parts, thrown objects, weight of chipper and components, and the operating environment.
Below is a list of hazards and actions required to prevent injury.
Hazard
Risk
Corrective action
Dust
Injury or irritation of the
eyes
Respiratory irritation
Wear safety glasses
Process freshly cut materials and / or wear a dust mask
Exhaust Fumes
Respiratory irritation
Place the chipper in a manner that the operator or onlookers
are not exposed to direct exhaust fumes
Hot Exhaust
Heat burns
Keep bare hands and other body parts a safe distance away
from hot exhaust
Fire
Heat burns
Clear any build-up of chipping debris around the engine and
exhaust regularly
Belt Drive
Skin pinching and/or
abrasions
Ensure that the belt guard is in place, and keep away from
the belt
Cutting rotor and knives
Pinching, crushing, cutting,
severing
Keep hands and other body parts out of the inlet chute
When using a stick to push materials into the inlet
chute feed roller
Do NOT
push material into the feed roller with your
hands
Swing arm
Crushing, severing
Do not touch or approach the feed roller motor and swing
arm while the machine is operating
Feeding wheel and
feeding material
Being pulled into chipper
resulting in possible
crushing, cutting, severing
Do not stand directly in front of the inlet table while feeding
material into the chipper; stand to either side.
Do not climb onto the inlet table or enter the infeed chute
unless the machine is off, and the cutting rotor is stationary
Sound
Damage to hearing
Always wear ear muffs when operating the machinery
Discharge material
Eye injury, minor cuts
Always wear safety glasses when operating the machinery
Do NOT
stand in front of the outlet chute
Do NOT
face the machinery in a place where the
outlet chute is directed on a hard surface
