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B5 Risk analysis
Below you will find a list of dangers and risks that are linked to storing away, transporting or us-
ing the chipper. Take good notice of these dangers and avoid risks by following the instructions in
the manual. Beware that risks are not limited to the operator: bystanders can be exposed as well.
Ensure that bystanders are always at a safe distance.
• Injuries to hands caused by reaching into the inlet opening, beyond the anti-projection flaps.
• Injuries caused by chips flying from the inlet opening after pressing open the anti-projection
flaps.
• Risk of serious injuries or death due to release of machine parts (blades, bolts, etc.) as a result
of poor checking or maintenance.
• Risk of injuries from flying objects, either from the inlet or outlet side, after a foreign object
was entered into the machine (stone, metal, textile, plastic, etc.).
• Injuries from wood chips flying from the blow chute while the machine is operating.
• Hand injuries from contact with a blade shaft on opening the chipping chamber.
• Cutting injuries to hands when disassembling the blade shaft.
• Cutting injuries due to the blade shaft falling after being disassembled.
• Strangulation or constriction due to loose clothing getting caught in moving parts.
• Injuries caused by the machine tipping due to unsafe transport.
• Risk of fire due to chippings and wood residue blocking the air ducts.
• Irritation of the air passages and lung problems due to the breathing in of dust particles
produced during operation.
• Noise-induced hearing loss due to insufficient ear protection during operation.
• Bruising or injury when feeding materials, due to the force of the blades on the wood.
• Bruising or injury due to the kick-back of wood when it is introduced in the feeding hopper.
• Mental disturbance or rheumatic disorder due to long periods of shredding without taking
breaks.
• Joint pain due to vibration transfer when continuously inserting thick branches.
• Injuries from contact with the blades during blockage clearance, maintenance or cleaning the
machine.
• Injury due to a fall while driving over a surface that does not support the weight of the person
and the machine.
This list is not comprehensive and is provided for information purposes only to safeguard the
safety of the user.