Bandit Industries, Inc.
Safety Booklet vii
WARNING
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HOOD HINGE AND HOOD REST
HOOD HINGE AND HOOD REST
The hood hinge and the hood pin are what holds the
pivoting hood half in place. Both have to be properly and
securely fitted and maintained. A loose or bent hinge
could cause the hood to come in contact with the chipper
disc/drum. IF A HOOD HINGE GETS SLOPPY OR
CRACKED OR BENT, IT MUST BE REPLACED! Don’t
wait, replace it! The hinge is used for hood alignment and
hood location security.
Don’t slam the chipper hood open! It damages the hinge!
The hinge needs periodic lubrication to properly operate
and to avoid excessive wear! The hinge, hood rest, and
hood require scheduled inspection. If they are damaged,
replace them! Use only a Bandit factory replacement part.
WARNING
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CHIPPER KNIVES
You must use sharp, good quality chipper knives that have not been resharpened past the recommended
width, per manual. Dull chipper knives are not only dangerous, but add to operating costs and slow production.
Chippers Do Not feed or throw chips properly when the knives are dull. Operating with dull knives may cause
the operator to push, kick, or wrestle with the wood going into the chipper which is unsafe. Dull knives make
the chipper vibrate excessively, causing machine fatigue, damage, and the engine to use more fuel. Keep
the knives sharp and the chipper will work smoother, feed wood easier, and make a safer operation. In the
long run, sharp knives can save you money.
The chipper knives must be of good quality and the correct design for that model chipper. The knives
must be properly hardened at the edge, annealed at the bolt holes, and the correct metallurgical composition.
Improper knives may break and cause a dangerous and costly accident.
Use only factory approved knives and mounting hardware from Bandit
Industries, Inc.
Bandit Industries, Inc. offers through our dealers a unique knife
sharpening device called “The Knife Saver Kit™” that within minutes
can put a sharp edge back on a dulled chipper knife. The knife doesn’t
have to be removed from the disc or drum. The Knife Saver Kit™ sells
under part number 900‑9901‑68.
The kit includes the sharpener, protective glove, a touch‑up file, and
comes in a protective case. The Knife Saver Kit™ will not restore knives
that are severely nicked or damaged, but will extend knife life before
needing a professional knife grind.
CHIPPER KNIVES
DANGER
!
REFLECTIVE STRIPED TAPE ON
FEED CONTROL HANDLE
REFLECTIVE STRIPED TAPE ON
FEED CONTROL HANDLE
We began installing striped reflective tape on the feed control
handle of our hand fed chippers. This tape is reflective, self adhesive,
and has contrasting colors. The tape helps make the feed control
bar stand out more and it makes the rear of the chipper more visible
to a vehicle behind you while transporting the chipper. Striped tape
can be obtained through your local Bandit® dealer. The striped tape
can be ordered by the foot under part number 900‑9901‑69.
HOOD
HINGE
HOOD
REST
STRIPED
REFLECTIVE
TAPE
CONTROL
BAR
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