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2.7 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety signs on the 3 Point Hitch
Chipper-Shredder. Clean or replace all safety
signs if they cannot be clearly read and under-
stood. 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.
2. All things with moving parts are potentially haz-
ardous. There is no substitute for a cautious,
safe-minded operator who recognizes potential
hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
The manufacturer has designed this 3 Point Hitch
Chipper-Shredder to be used with all its safety
equipment properly attached, to minimize the
chance of accidents. Study this manual to make
sure you have all safety equipment attached.
3. Close and secure rotor cover before operating.
4. Close and secure all guards, deflectors and
shields before starting and operating.
5. Read and understand operator's manual before
starting. Review safety instructions annually.
6. Personal protection equipment including hearing
protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes,
and gloves are recommended during assembly,
installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining,
repairing, removal, or moving. Do not allow
long hair, loose-fitting clothing, or jewellery to
be around moving parts.
7. Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good
condition and free of leaks.
8. Never place any part of your body where it would
be in danger if movement should occur during
assembly, installation, operation, maintenance,
repairing, unplugging or moving.
9. Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, re-
move ignition key, set park brake and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
10. Do not run machine inside a closed building to
prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.
11. Use care when feeding material into Chipper-
Shredder. Do not send metal, bottles, cans,
rocks, glass or other foreign material into
Chipper-Shredder. If foreign material enters
Chipper-Shredder, stop machine, turn engine
off and place ignition key in your pocket and
wait for all moving parts to stop before removing
material and/or unplugging. Inspect machine for
damaged or loose parts before resuming work.
12. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while operat-
ing this equipment. Consult your doctor about
operating this machine while taking prescription
medications.
13. Do not allow riders on this machine at any time.
There is no safe place for any riders.
14. Never allow children or unauthorized people to
operate or be around this machine.
15. Do not reach into shredder or feed hopper
openings when the engine is running. Be sure
the shredder hopper hinged gate and chipper
hopper rubber flaps are in good condition and
function as required.
16. Keep the working area clean and free of de-
bris to prevent tripping. Operate only on level
ground.
17. Do not point discharge at people, animals or
buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast
enough to cause injury.
18. Do not move or transport Chipper-Shredder
when the rotor is turning.
19. Do not exceed a safe travel speed when trans-
porting.
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