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2�8 OPERATING SAFETY
1.
Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety signs on the 3 Point Hitch
Wood Chipper. Clean or replace all safety signs
if they cannot be clearly read and understood.
They are there for your safety, as well as the
safety of others. The safe use of this machine
is strictly up to you, the operator.
2.
All things with moving parts are potentially
hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious,
safe-minded operator who recognizes potential
hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
The manufacturer has designed this 3 Point
Hitch Wood Chipper to be used with all its safety
equipment properly attached, to minimize the
chance of accidents. Study this manual to make
sure you have all safety equipment attached.
3.
Close and secure rotor cover before operating.
4.
Close and secure all guards, deflectors and
shields before starting and operating.
5.
Read and understand operator's manual before
starting. Review safety instructions annually.
6.
Personal protection equipment including hearing
protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes,
and gloves are recommended during assembly,
installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining,
repairing, removal, or moving of this equipment.
Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting clothing, or
jewellery to be around moving parts.
7.
Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good
condition and free of leaks.
8.
Never place any part of your body where it would
be in danger if movement of equipment should
occur during assembly, installation, operation,
maintenance, repairing, unplugging or moving.
9.
Turn machine off, stop and disable engine,
remove ignition key and place in your pocket,
set park brake and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
10.
Do not run machine inside a closed building to
prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.
11.
Pocket key and wait for all moving parts to stop
before removing material and/or unplugging.
Inspect machine for damaged or loose parts
before resuming work.
12.
Use care when feeding material into chipper.
Do not send metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glass
or other foreign material into wood chipper. If
foreign material enters chipper, stop machine,
turn engine off and place ignition key in your
pocket.
13.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doctor
about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
14.
Do not allow riders on this machine at any time.
There is no safe place for any riders.
15.
Never allow children or unauthorized people to
operate or be around this machine.
16.
Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings
when the engine is running. Install and secure
access covers before starting engine.
17.
Keep the working area clean and free of debris
to prevent tripping. Operate only on level
ground.
18.
Do not point discharge at people, animals or
buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast
enough to cause injury.
19.
Do not move or transport chipper when the rotor
is turning.
20.
Do not exceed a safe travel speed when
transporting.
21.
The chipper must be resting on the ground
during operation. Using the chipper while raised
off the ground is dangerous and will result in
damage to the machine, and potential personal
injury.
