Forest Master Model: FM6DD/FM4DDE
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Safety
General Safety
• The person using the machine must have adequate knowledge of the functioning
and operation of the machine and must have read the manual.
• Operators must be over the age of 18 and must not be under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or any other substance that has an adverse effect on reaction
speed.
• The material to be fed into the machine should only be wood that is free from
nails, screws etc.
• The machine should be positioned on dry, level ground in the proper upright
position and there must be no tripping or slipping hazards in the vicinity that
could cause harm to the operator.
• Make sure the blades are in good condition and secure.
• Check that all bolts are tight and secure, especially on the hopper and discharge
chute.
• Only use the chipper in adequate lighting (i.e. sunlight or sufficient artificial
light).
Operation Safety
• When operating the chipper, always wear gloves, ear protection, safety glasses
and appropriate clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
• The chipper should be operated by one person only. Any other bystanders must
always be at least 50 feet from the work area.
• Do not chip wood over the specified maximum diameter (50mm/2”).
• Do not chip seasoned wood, the chippers are designed for freshly cut soft and
hard wood.
• Do not operate the FM6DD inside or in a confined space; the exhaust from the
engine contains carbon monoxide which is poisonous.
• Never overload or attempt to chip woods beyond the manufacturer’s
recommendation. It could result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
• Never place any part of your body inside the feed hopper or the discharge chute.
Fragments of wood that have not self-fed into the machine should only be
pushed with other pieces of wood that you are feeding into the chipper.
• If the chipper gets jammed you must immediately stop the engine or motor.
• Obstructed fragments inside the hopper should only be removed when the motor
is turned off and the drum has stopped rotating.
• Never leave the chipper unattended while the motor is running.
• Never move in front of the discharge chute.
• Ensure no wood fragments remain inside the chipper when turning it off.
• Always take into account the time delay needed from switching the machine off
for the knife drum to come to a halt.
Safety Instructions
