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4.8 FIELD OPERATION
Although the Wood Processor is easy to use, each operator should review this section to familiarize himself
with the detailed safety and operating procedures. When using this machine, follow this procedure:
OPERATING SAFETY
• Read and understand operator's manual
before starting. Review safety instructions
annually.
•
Close and secure all guards, deflectors and
shields before starting and operating. If guard
is removed, replace it.
• Do not allow anyone within 20 ft (6 m) of
machine or logs during operation. Wood
chips can be ejected and injure others. Keep
children away.
• Move controls to neutral or off position, stop
engine, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, repair-
ing or maintaining.
• Do not try to process more than one log at a
time. The extra log can be ejected and cause
injury.
•
Keep your fingers and hands away from cracks
in the log that can open while splitting.
• Always load logs by holding onto the sides of
the log, not the top and bottom.
• Do not load the processor while the wedge is
in motion.
• Do not try to split logs across the grain. Some
logs can burst or splinter and fly out of the
machine causing injury.
• For unevenly cut logs, always place the wide
end down and the most square end against
the splitting wedge.
• Never stand directly in line with rope while
pulling.
• Do not touch rope during operation.
• Check rope condition before using winch.
Rope may break during operation if it is cut,
knotted, has broken strands or worn. Replace
rope if damaged.
• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doc-
tor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
• Operate only on level ground.
• Do not exceed winching angle of more than
+ 25° horizontally, to avoid tipping.
• Always winch up a slope. Do not winch across
a slope.
• Do not operate on hillsides or when working
area is cluttered, wet, muddy or icy to prevent
slipping and tripping.
• Use care when pulling logs from a pile for
splitting as they can roll when attaching rope
or winching toward Wood Processor.
• Position machine so prevailing winds blow
engine exhaust fumes away from operator's
station.
• Keep working area clean and free of debris to
prevent tripping. Operate only on level ground.
• Stop engine when leaving unattended.
• Do not exceed a safe travel speed when
transporting.
• Read the chain saw operator's manual and
follow all safety instructions.
4.8.1. PREPARE
• Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children.
• Each operator must be trained and familiar with
the set up and operation of the Wood Processor
and its components.
• Review the machine components (see Section
4.2)
• Review and follow the Pre-Operation Checklist
(see Section 4.4).
• Review operation and function of the controls
(see section 4.5)
• Survey the work site, move to a clear, level work
area and position at the work site. Do not start
the Wood Processor until it is in position.
• Set up the machine (see section 4.7).
• Each person must wear appropriate
Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE)
whenever op-
erating 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:
• Safety shoes with slip resistant soles.
• Safety goggles or face shield.
• Hearing protection.
• Heavy or leather gloves
