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4�8 FIELD OPERATION
The operator has the responsibility of being familiar with all operating and safety procedures and
following them�
Although the 3 Point Hitch Chipper-Shredders are easy to use, each operator should review this section to
familiarize himself with the detailed safety and operating procedures. When preparing this machine for use,
follow this procedure:
4�8�1 PREPARE
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Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children.
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Each operator must be trained and familiar with
the set up and operation of the Chipper and its
components.
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Review the machine components (see Section
4.2)
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Review and follow the Pre-operation Checklist
(see Section 4.4).
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Review operation and function of the controls
(see section 4.5)
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Survey the work site, move to a clear, level work
area and position at the work site. Do not start
the chipper until it is in position.
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Set up the machine (see section 4.7).
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Each person must wear appropriate
Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE)
whenever
operating the Wood Processor or working in the
vicinity. This equipment is designed to prevent
injury to any personnel in the area. This list
includes but is not limited to:
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Safety shoes with slip resistant soles.
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Safety goggles or face shield.
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Hearing protection.
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Heavy or leather gloves
OPERATING SAFETY
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Close and secure rotor cover before operating.
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Close and secure all guards, deflectors and
shields before starting and operating.
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Please remember it is important that you read
the operator's manual and heed the safety
signs on the BXM Series 3 Point Hitch Chipper-
Shredder. 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.
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Personal protection equipment including
hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses,
safety shoes, and gloves are recommended
during assembly, installation, operation,
adjustment, maintaining, repairing, or plugging.
Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting clothing, or
jewellery to be around moving parts.
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Before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging, put the machine in
safe condition�
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Never place any part of your body where it would
be in danger if movement should occur during
assembly, installation, operation, maintenance,
repairing, unplugging or moving
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Do not run machine inside a closed building
to prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.
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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.
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Use care when feeding material into Chipper-
Shredder. Do not send metal, bottles, cans,
rocks, glass or other foreign material into
Chipper-Shredder. If foreign material enters
Chipper-Shredder, stop machine, turn engine
off and place ignition key in your pocket and
wait for all moving parts to stop before removing
material and/or unplugging. Inspect machine
for damaged or loose parts before resuming
work.
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Do not allow riders on this machine at any time.
There is no safe place for any riders.
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Never allow children or unauthorized people
to operate or be around this machine.
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Do not reach into rotor, shredder or feed hop
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per openings when the engine is running. Be
sure the shredder hopper hinged gate and
chipper hopper rubber flaps are in good con
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dition and function as required.
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Do not move or transport Chipper-Shredder
when the rotor is turning.
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Do not exceed a safe travel speed when
transporting.
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Keep the working area clean and free of
debris to prevent tripping. Operate only on
level ground.
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Do not point discharge at people, animals or
buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast
enough to cause injury.
