To prevent injuries and fire hazards, comply strictly with the following instructions.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE AND ACTIVATING TRACK CRAWLERS
1. All safety and operating sections of User Manual
MUST
have been read, understood and applied where
applicable.
2.
CHECK
all machine safety covers, guards and housing are closed and fitted securely with securing
devices, bolts, locks etc and if engine is running
DO NOT REMOVE
. Do not lose covers' nuts and bolts.
3. Walk at least once around machine to
ENSURE
there are no obstacles, people or small children
near machine and Track Crawlers and maintain your visibility of surrounding areas at all times.
4.
ENSURE
Rotor Clutch Lever is in OFF position, Shift Lever in N Position, Feed Switch in STOP
position and that Brake Handle is in the up position.
5.
ENSURE
machine is in a well ventilated, open area. Exhaust fumes are very dangerous when breathed.
6.
ENSURE
machine is located on a flat, stable area.
7.
CHECK
for fluid leaks. If found
CONSULT
User Manual or dealer to locate the source and apply a remedy.
8.
WEAR
appropriate clothing, helmet, protectors for eyes, ears and gloves for hands. Clothing
MUST
fit
operator tightly. Loose clothing
MUST
be avoided as it may get caught and pull operator into
machine, causing serious injury or death.
9.
NEVER
smoke while operating machine or when handling fuel for refueling or transport.
NEVER
refuel
or handle fuel near open flames or uncovered electric lighting.
BEFORE OPERATING THE CHIPPING FUNCTIONS (Feed Roller and Rotor)
1.
TEST
Feed Roller Safety Bar is working properly in Emergency Stop Position and Forward Feed Roller
Position. If it is not working contact your dealer to repair the bar and / or it's sensor immediately.
2. This machine is designed to chip / shred wood and similar organic material.
ENSURE
soil, sand, stones,
metals, rope, glass, wires and other such non-organic man-made materials are
NOT
contained in
material to be inserted for chipping / shredding.
3.
DO NOT
operate machine's chipping / shredding functions on slopes and / or inside a building.
4.
ENSURE
that no person is located close enough to Dispatch Unit to be struck by wood chips
and that Dispatch Unit is securely fixed in position so as not to move during operation.
5.
ENSURE
before chipping and switching the Rotor Clutch Lever ON, that the engine is at full throttle.
6.
SET
the Balance Stand so that the machine is stable.
BASICS
1.
NEVER
have safety covers off or refuel with engine on, parts still moving or machine still hot.
2.
PERFORM
inspections or tests of machine in an open, flat area free of obstacles and hazards.
3.
REPLACE
all covers, guards and housing parts after any inspection is performed.
4. If you feel any strange noise / vibration in machine,
STOP
the engine and
AFTER
moving parts have
stopped consult your User Manual, inspect machine and if necessary contact your dealer.
5. Before leaving machine unattended,
that engine is off, and all moving parts stop,
and the Rotor Clutch Lever and Feed Switch are in the OFF/STOP position and the Brake Handle is up.
6.
INSPECT
and clean machine parts after use.
7.
NEVER
drive up / down a slope slanting more than 18 ° or drive sideways on a slope slanting more
than 5° and always stand up slope from the machine when driving.
8.
DO NOT
operate in insufficient lighting or in a situation where visibility is poor.
9.
DO NOT
operate machine if tired, sick or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
10.
DO NOT
allow a child and / or untrained person to operate machine.
11. Where materials become caught in Feed Roller
DO NOT
remove directly with hands.
USE
a
wooden broom or other such long wooden object to remove stuck material.
12.
STAND
to the side of Hopper during operation to avoid being hit by infeed materials returning irregularly.
13.
DO NOT
place hands near the Feed Box while the Feed Roller is in operation.
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