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2�8 OPERATING SAFETY
1.
Please remember it is important that you
read Chipper / Shredder. 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 cau
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tious, safe-minded operator who recognizes
potential hazards and follows reasonable
safety practices. The manufacturer has
designed the BXMC Chipper / Shredder 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 operat
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ing.
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 hear
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ing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety
shoes, and gloves are recommended during
assembly, installation, operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving.
Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting clothing, or
jewellery to be around moving parts.
7.
Never place any part of your body where it
would be in danger if movement should occur
during assembly, installation, operation, main
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tenance, repairing, unplugging or moving.
8.
Before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging:
perform the "safe condition"
procedure:
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disengage the drive
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shut off the engine
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ensure components have stopped moving�
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remove spark plug cable
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turn fuel valve off�
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block & chock the wheels
9.
Do not run machine inside a closed building to
prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.
10.
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 using
the machine,
perform the "safe condition"
procedure�
Inspect machine for damaged or loose parts
before resuming work.
11.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doc
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tor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
12.
During transport, do not allow riders on this
machine at any time. There is no safe place
for any riders.
13.
Never allow children or unauthorized people
to operate or be around this machine.
14.
Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper open
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ings when the engine is running. Install and
secure access covers before starting engine.
15.
Keep the working area clean and free of de
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bris to prevent tripping. Operate only on level
ground.
16.
Do not point discharge at people, animals or
buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast
enough to cause injury.
17.
Do not move or transport chipper when the
rotor is turning.
18.
Do not exceed a safe travel speed when
transporting.
