Safety
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BXM32, BXM42
3-point Hitch Chipper-Shredder
Safety
2.3 Why Safety is Important
Three Big Reasons:
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Accidents Disable and Kill
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Accidents Cost
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Accidents Can Be Avoided
YOU
are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of
your Wallenstein product.
YOU
must make sure that anyone who
is going to use, maintain or work around the machine is familiar
with the operating and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY
information contained in this manual. This manual
alerts you to all good safety practices that should be used while
using your Wallenstein equipment.
YOU
are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect
you but also the people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE
using this equipment is familiar with the recommended
operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
2.4 Safety Rules
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Provide operating instructions to all
employees before allowing them to
operate the machine.
•
Read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions
in the manual and follow them. The most important safety
device on this equipment is a SAFE operator.
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Review safety related items annually with all personnel who
will be operating or performing maintenance.
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Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
when using this machine. This includes but is not limited
to:
- A hard hat
- Heavy gloves
- Hearing Protection
- Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
- Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
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Keep a first-aid kit available for use
should the need arise and know how to
use it.
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Inspect and secure all guards before starting.
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Keep a fire extinguisher available for use should
the need arise and know how to use it.
• DO
think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
• DO NOT
expect a person who has not read and understood
all use and safety instructions to operate the machine. An
untrained operator is not qualified and exposes himself
and bystanders to possible serious injury or death. It is the
owner's responsibility to the operator to ensure familiarity
and understanding of the machine.
• DO NOT
allow riders during transport.
• DO NOT
risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines
Safety is one of the main concerns in designing and developing
equipment. However, every year many accidents occur which
could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a
more careful approach to handling equipment. As the operator,
avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions
in this section. To avoid personal injury or death, study the
following precautions and insist those working with you follow
them.
Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use. In some cases,
certain illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with
a safety shield removed for clarity. However, equipment should
never be used in this condition.
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Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is not
readable or is missing. Location and explanation of safety
signs start on page 14.
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Never consume alcoholic beverages or drugs while using
this equipment. These can hinder alertness or coordination.
Consult your doctor about using this machine while taking
prescription medications.
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This equipment is dangerous to children and persons
unfamiliar with its operation. Do not allow persons to use
or assemble this unit until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of the
safety precautions and of how it works. Review the safety
instructions with all users annually.
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The operator must be a responsible, properly trained and
physically able person familiar with machinery and trained
in this equipment's operations. If the elderly are assisting
with work, their physical limitations need to be recognized
and accommodated.
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Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized
modification may result in serious injury or death and may
