3
IMPORTANT
YOU
are responsible for the
SAFE
operation and
maintenance of your ValMetal
Self propelled bedding
chopper
.
YOU
must ensure that you and anyone
else who is going to operate, maintain or work
around the machine be familiar with the operating
and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY
information contained in this manual.
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
operating this equipment is familiar with the recom-
mended operating 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.
Bedding chopper
owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before allow-
ing them to operate the machine, and at least annu-
ally thereafter per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
The most important safety device on this equipment
is a SAFE operator. It is the operator's responsibility
to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow these. All
accidents can be avoided.
A person who has not read and understood all oper-
ating and safety instructions is not qualified to oper-
ate the machine. An untrained operator exposes
himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or
death.
Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the Iife of the machine.
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1
GENERAL SAFETY
1 . Read and understand the Operator's Manual and
all safety signs before operating, maintaining or
adjusting the
Bedding chopper
.
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. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list
includes but is not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
- Protective glasses or goggles
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing protection
- Respirator or filter mask
5. Install and secure all guards before starting.
6. Wear appropriate ear protection
for prolonged exposure to excessive
noise.
7.
Do not allow riders.
8.
Release direction/speed lever, disengage tub
rotation control, raise rotor grate, disengage
rotor, stop engine, remove ignition wire and wait
for all moving parts to stop
before servicing,
maintaining, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small chil-
dren, before starting the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all per-
sonnel who will be operating or maintaining the
Bedding chopper.
