Safety
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BXM32, BXM42
3-point Hitch Chipper-Shredder
Safety
impair the function and life of the equipment. Unapproved
modifications void warranty.
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Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability
to do a job, or to do so safely is in question –
DO NOT TRY
IT
.
2.6 Safe Condition
Throughout this manual, we talk about a '
Safe Condition
'. What
this means is setting the machine in a state that makes it safe to
service or repair.
Place the machine in a
Safe Condition before performing
any service, maintenance work or storage preparation by
performing the following:
Safe Condition
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Ensure chipper is resting on the ground.
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Disengage PTO.
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Set parking brake and shut off tractor engine. Remove
ignition key.
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Ensure all components have stopped moving.
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Block and chock tractor wheels.
2.7
Safety Training
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of
Wallenstein products. Unfortunately, efforts to provide safe
equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act.
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It is the operator's responsibility to read,
understand and follow ALL safety and
operation instructions in this manual.
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Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently
with existing workers. Be certain only a properly trained
and physically able person will use the machinery. A person
who has not read and understood all instructions is not
qualified to use the machine. An untrained operator can
cause possible serious injury or death.
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Know the tractor controls and how to stop the machine
quickly in an emergency.
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If this machine is used by any other person, loaned or
rented, it is the owner's responsibility to make certain that
prior to using, every operator:
- reads and understands the owner's manual
- is instructed in safe and proper use of the equipment
- understands and knows how to perform the Safe
Condition procedure
2.8
Being Prepared
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Never use the machine until the operators have been
adequately trained in the safe operation of the machine and
have read and completely understand:
- safety, operation and feature sections of this manual
- each of the safety messages found on the safety signs
on the machine.
- engine operator's manual
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PPE is recommended during assembly, installation,
operation, adjustment, maintenance, repair, removal,
cleaning, and transport. Do not allow long hair, loose fitting
clothing or jewelry around equipment.
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Prolonged exposure to loud noise may
cause permanent hearing loss! Power
equipment with or without equipment
attached can often be noisy enough to
cause permanent, partial hearing loss.
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Always wear hearing protection if the noise in any area you
work in exceeds 80 dB.
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Noise over 85 dB on a long-term basis can cause
severe hearing loss.
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Exposure to noise over 90 dB over a long-term basis
may cause permanent, total hearing loss.
- Hearing loss from loud noise (from engines, chainsaws,
radios, and other such sources close to the ear) is
cumulative over a lifetime, without hope of natural
recovery.
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Clear working area of stones, branches or hidden obstacles
that might be hooked or snagged, causing injury or
damage.
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Determine where chips will be piled and ensure it does not
interfere with safe operation of the machine
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Be aware of overhead hazards: branches, cables, electrical
wires.
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Use this machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Be sure machine is properly mounted, adjusted and in good
operating condition.
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Perform the
Pre-operation Checklist
procedure before
starting work (see
Pre-Operation Checklist on page 30)
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