Hansa C65RX O&M Manual
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OM-029 First Release 4/05/2021
© Hansa Chippers 2021
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Safety
Preventing accidents is the responsibility of every equipment operator. The operator is responsible for any accidents or hazards
occurring to people or their property. Ensure every operator is familiar with the safe operation procedures and controls of the
machine, how to identify hazards, and the steps required to avoid injury while handling and operating the chipper. Relevant
information is contained in this manual.
Do NOT
modify the design of the chipper.
Operator competency
Ensure that every person operating the chipper understands and follows the safe operating and maintenance procedures
as detailed in this manual.
Do NOT
allow persons below the age of 18 to operate the chipper. Additionally, local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
Do NOT
allow persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge to
operate the machine.
Identifying hazards and risks
Identify hazards and risks, and take preventative steps to avoid accidents and minimise risk. Possible hazards include, but are not
limited to, moving parts, thrown objects, weight of chipper and components, and the operating environment.
Below is a list of hazards and actions required to prevent injury.
Hazard
Risk
Corrective action
Dust
Injury or irritation of the eyes
Respiratory irritation
Wear safety glasses
Process freshly cut materials and / or wear a dust mask
Exhaust Fumes
Respiratory irritation
Place the chipper in a manner that the operator or
onlookers are not exposed to direct exhaust fumes
Hot Exhaust
Heat burns
Keep bare hands and other body parts a safe distance away
from hot exhaust
Fire
Heat burns
Clear any build-up of chipping debris around the engine
and exhaust regularly
Belt Drive
Skin pinching and/or abrasions
Ensure that the belt guard is in place, and keep away from
the belt
Cutting rotor and
knives
Pinching, crushing, cutting,
severing
Keep hands and other body parts out of the inlet chute
Use a stick to push materials into the inlet chute
feed roller
Do NOT
push material into the feed roller with
your hands
Feed swing arm
Crushing, severing
Do not touch or approach the feed roller motor and swing
arm while the machine is operating
Feed roller and
feeding material
Being pulled into chipper
resulting in possible crushing,
cutting, severing, fatal injuries
Do not stand directly in front of the inlet table while
feeding material into the chipper; stand to either side.
Do not climb onto the inlet table or enter the infeed chute
unless the machine is off, and the cutting rotor is stationary
Winch rope
Winch rope can be rapidly
pulled in by the feed roller
and/or cutting rotor causing
crushing, severing, fatal injuries.
Winch rope under tension can
cause crushing, severing, fatal
Keep away from the winch rope when under tension. Do
not let winch rope enter inlet chute
Ensure the winch rope is fully retracted and
attached to the keeper hook before feeding
material into the chipper
Do not feed and winch at the same time
