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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 Chipper. They are there
for your safety, as well as the safety of oth
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ers. The safe use of this machine is strictly
up to you, the operator.
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Personal protection equipment is recom
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mended. Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting
clothing, or jewellery to be around moving
parts.
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Before servicing, adjusting, repairing or un
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plugging, put the machine in
safe mode�
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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 chip
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per. 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 open
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ings when the engine is running. Install
and secure access covers before starting
engine.
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Do not move or transport chipper /shredder
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 chipper and could cause inju
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ries. 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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Disengage the chipper and shut off the
engine when it is unattended.
4�7 FIELD OPERATION
The operator has the responsibility of being familiar with all operating and safety procedures and
following them�
Although the BXMC Chipper / Shredders are 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�7�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 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 4.5)
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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 4.7).
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Each person must wear appropriate
Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE)
whenever op
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erating the Wood Processor 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
