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4�9 FIELD OPERATION
OPERATING SAFETY
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Please remember it is important that you read
the operator's manual and heed the safety signs
on the 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper. They are
there for your safety, as well as the safety of
others. The safe use of this machine is strictly
up to you, the operator.
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Personal protection equipment is recommended.
Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting clothing, or
jewellery to be around moving parts.
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Turn machine off, stop and disable engine,
remove ignition key and place in your pocket,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
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Do not run machine inside a closed building
to prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.
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Use care when feeding material into chipper.
Do not send metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glass
or other foreign material into wood chipper.
If foreign material enters chipper, inspect
machine for damaged or loose parts before
resuming work.
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Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doctor
about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
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Never allow children or unauthorized people
to operate or be around this machine.
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Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openings
when the machine is running. Install and
secure access covers before starting.
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Do not move or transport chipper when the
rotor is turning.
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Keep the working area clean and free of
debris to prevent tripping. Operate only on
level ground.
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Do not point discharge at people, animals or
buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast
enough to cause injury.
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Be aware of the size and shape of the material,
crotchety branches and logs can move in
unpredictable ways as they pass through
the feed rollers and could cause injuries.
Large curved pieces should be cut to smaller
straighter sections.
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Do not work alone, it is safer to work in pairs
in case an emergency arises.
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Never stand, sit or climb onto any part of the
chipper while it is running.
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Use the rotor lock to immobilize the rotor
when attempting to clear a clog or changing
chipper blades.
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Shut down the chipper and remove and pocket
the ignition key from the tractor when it is
unattended.
The operator has the responsibility of being
familiar with all operating and safety procedures
and following them�
Although the BX 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper is
easy to use, each operator should review this
section to familiarize himself with the detailed safety
and operating procedures. When preparing this
machine for use, follow this procedure:
4�9�1 PREPARE
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Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children.
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Each operator must be trained and familiar with
the set up and operation of the Wood Chipper
and its components.
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Review the machine components (see Section
4.2)
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Review and follow the Pre-Operation Checklist
(see Section 4.4).
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Review operation and function of the controls
(see section 4.7)
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Survey the work site, move to a clear, level work
area and position at the work site. Do not start
the chipper until it is in position.
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Set up the machine (see section 4.8).
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Each person must wear appropriate
Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE)
whenever
operating the Wood Chipper 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:
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Safety shoes with slip resistant soles.
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Safety goggles or face shield.
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Hearing protection.
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Heavy or leather gloves
