CAUTION
When operating the machine, be aware of your surroundings and work in a safe
location.
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Position the machine:
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on as firm a surface as possible and stabilise the machine
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so that operators do not have to stand on embankments/slopes
when feeding material into the machine
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furthest from any local danger. For example, when working next to a
road, position the machine on the road verge
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away from drains and manhole covers
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Make sure the machine cannot move or topple when in use. If necessary,
chock the wheels
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Do not use the machine in poor visibility or insufficient light
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Make sure ventilation is adequate and any exhaust fumes are vented into
open air if working in an enclosed space
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Create a 10m exclusion zone around the woodchipper machine while
machine is in operation On all reasonably foreseeable approaches to the
work-site, erect warning and prohibition signs conforming to the Health
and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996, indicating a
hazardous work site and that unauthorised access is prohibited. In areas of
very high public access, additional controls (e.g. barrier tape, barriers,
extra manning) may be required
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A Code of Practice Make sure all operations near to highways are
adequately signed with the appropriate notices as specified in the
Department of Transport’s Safety at street works and road works: A Code
of Practice
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Make sure the discharge chute is positioned to prevent chips being blown
onto the highway during roadside operations or in any direction where
they can affect colleagues or members of the public
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Keep the work area free of material build up
NOTICE
If you are operating the machine outside the United Kingdom please
refer to in-country safety standards.
CAUTION
Do not try to force material over 150mm in diameter into the machine.
Chapter 2: Safety instructions
Redwood Global Ltd - ST6D42
Operator and Maintenance Manual
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