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4 OPERATION
The Wallenstein Chipper-Shredders are designed
to chip, chop or mulch scrap lumber, small trees,
brush, limbs and other wood debris. The chipped
or mulched material is fine enough to be composted
or used in a variety of ways.
It is the responsibility of the owner or operator
to read this manual and to train all other opera-
tors before they start working with the machine.
Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is
everyone's business. By following recommend-
ed procedures, a safe working environment is
provided for the operator, bystanders and the
area around the worksite. Untrained operators
are not qualified to use the machine.
Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is
everyone's business. By following recommend-
ed procedures, a safe working environment is
provided for the operator, bystanders and the
area around the worksite. Untrained operators
are not qualified to operate the machine.
Many features incorporated into this machine are
the result of suggestions made by customers like
you. Read this manual carefully to learn how to
use the Chipper-Shredder safely and how to set it
to provide maximum field efficiency. By following
the using instructions in conjunction with a good
maintenance program, your Chipper-Shredder will
provide many years of trouble-free service.
4.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER
OPERATING SAFETY
•
Close and secure rotor cover before operating.
• Close and secure all guards, deflectors and
shields before starting and operating.
•
Read and understand operator's manual
before starting. Review safety instructions
annually.
•
Personal protection equipment including hear-
ing 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.
• Keep hydraulic lines and fittings tight, in good
condition and free of leaks.
•
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.
•
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, remove ignition key, set park brake and wait
for all moving parts to stop before removing
material and/or unplugging. Inspect machine
for damaged or loose parts before resuming
work.
•
Do not run machine inside a closed building
to prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.
•
Turn machine off, stop and disable engine,
remove ignition key, set park brake and wait
for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
•
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doc-
tor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
•
Do not allow riders on this machine at any
time. There is no safe place for any riders.
•
Never allow children or unauthorized people
to operate or be around this machine.
•
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.
•
Keep the working area clean and free of
debris to prevent tripping. Operate only on
level ground.
•
Do not point discharge at people, animals or
buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast
enough to cause injury.
•
Do not move or transport Chipper-Shredder
when the rotor is turning.
•
Do not exceed a safe travel speed when
transporting. Cross safety chain under hitch
on trailer model when attaching to truck.
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