Farmer-Helper DW30 Chipper 5 Revision 09 - 2017
SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your FHM 3 Point Hitch
Wood Chipper. YOU must ensure that you and
anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work
around the 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper be famil-
iar with the using and maintenance procedures
and related SAFETY information contained in this
manual. This manual will take you step-by-step
through your working day and alerts you to all
good safety practices that should be used while
using the 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also the
people around you. Make these practices a work-
ing part of your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE using this equipment is familiar with
the recommended using and maintenance proce-
dures and follows all the safety precautions. Most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or
death by ignoring good safety practices.
• 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper owners must give
operating instructions to operators or em-
ployees before allowing them to operate the
machine, and at least annually thereafter.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the op-
erator’s responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Most accidents
can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not
qualified to use the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of
the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Op-
erator’s Manual and all safety
signs before using, maintain-
ing, adjusting or cleaning the
3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.
2. Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective
shoes with slip
resistant soles
- Protective glasses,
goggles or face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing Protection
- Respirator or filter mask
6. Install and secure all guards
before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
8. Turn machine off, stop and
disable engine, remove ignition key and place
in your pocket, set park brake and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjust-
ing, repairing or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before using the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining
the 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.
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