Safety
BXS Series
3PH Self-feed Chipper
Safety
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An employer has the responsibility to train employees on
equipment operation. When someone does not understand
the basic operation of a piece of equipment, they can
create dangerous situations very quickly. Operators must
completely understand:
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Safety section of this manual
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Safety decals on the machine.
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Tractor operator's manual
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If this machine is loaned or rented, it is the owner's
responsibility to make certain that prior to using, every
operator is fully trained.
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Learn the controls and how to stop the tractor and machine
quickly in an emergency.
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Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden obstacles
that might be hooked or snagged, causing injury or
damage.
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Determine where chips will be piled and ensure it does not
interfere with safe operation of the machine
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Be aware of overhead hazards: branches, cables, electrical
wires.
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Use this machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted and in good
operating condition.
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Perform the
Pre-operation Checks
before starting work
Pre-Operation Checks on page 27)
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2.6 Safe Condition
The term
Safe Condition
is referenced throughout this manual.
What this means is setting the machine in a state that makes it
safe to load, service, maintain, or prepare for storage.
Complete the following to place the machine in a Safe
Condition before performing any service, maintenance work,
or storage preparation:
Safe Condition
1.
Lower the chipper to the ground.
2.
Disengage the PTO.
3.
Set the parking brake and turn off the tractor engine.
Remove the ignition key.
4.
Make sure all components have stopped moving.
5.
Block and chock the tractor wheels.
6.
If required, set the rotor lock.
