USER MANUAL FOR GB-S3.1 WOOD CHIPPER
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SAFE WORKING
OPERATOR'S PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Chainsaw safety helmet (EN 397) fitted with mesh visor (EN 1731) and
ear defenders (EN 352).
Work gloves with elasticated wrist.
Steel toe cap safety boots (EN 345-1).
Close fitting heavy-duty non-snag clothing. High-visibility clothing (EN.
471) if risk assessment identifies the need.
Face mask if appropriate.
DO NOT wear rings, bracelets, watches, jewelry or any other items that
could be caught in the material and draw you into the chipper.
WARNING
The chipper will feed material
through on its own. To do this, it
relies on sharp blades on the
chipper rotor. To keep the blades
sharp, only feed the machine
with
clean brushwood.DO NOT put
muddy / dirty wood, roots, potted
plants, bricks, stones or metal
into the chipper.
BASIC WOODCHIPPING SAFETY
The operator should be aware of the following points
：
Maintain a safety exclusion zone around the chipper of at least 10 metres for the general public or employees without adequate
protection. Use hazard tape to identify this working area and keep it clear from debris build up. Chips should be ejected away
from any area the general public have access to.
Hazardous material-Some species of trees and bushes are poisonous. The chipping action can produce vapor, spray and dust
that can irritate the skin. This may lead to respiratory problems or even cause serious poisoning. Check the material to be
chipped before you start. Avoid confined spaces and use a face mask if necessary.
Be aware when the chipper is processing material that is an awkward shape. The material can move from side to side in the
hopper with great force. If the material extends beyond the hopper, the brash may push you to one side causing danger. Badly
twisted brash should be trimmed before being chipped to avoid thrashing in the feed hopper.
Be aware that the chipper can eject chips out of the feed hopper with considerable force. Always wear full head and face
protection.
Always work on the side of the machine furthest from any local danger, e g. not road side.
Never leave the chipper unattended when running. Machines must be supervised at all times when in use. ·
In the event of an accident, stop the machine and call the emergency services immediately.
