Hansa C65 - Towing Safety

Hansa C65 O&M Manual – OM-028 First Release 4/05/2021
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injuries.
Sound
Damage to hearing
Always wear hearing protection when operating the
machinery
Discharge material
Eye injury, minor cuts
Always wear safety glasses when operating the machinery
Do NOT stand in front of the outlet chute
Do NOT face the machinery in a place where the
outlet chute is directed on a hard surface
Feeding material
Cuts and scrapes
Wear tight fitting safety gloves
Wear tight fitting long sleeves and pants to cover bare skin
when operating the machinery
Weight of the chipper
Straining, crushing
Place the machinery on level ground
Do NOT attempt to move the machinery up/down
slopes unless is attached to a towing vehicle
Pinch points
Pinching, crushing
When opening/closing the inlet table, bonnet, or other
guard, it is recommended to use the handles provided
Petrol, oil, grease
Poisoning, skin irritation,
harmful vapours
Take care when handling petrol, oil and grease
Wash skin if contaminated with petrol, oil or grease
Do NOT refuel the chipper in enclosed areas
Towing safety
Before towing, rotate the discharge chute to face either forwards or backwards, parallel with the direction of towing and
lock into position by; 1. Engaging lock pin and 2. Tightening outlet crank handle:
Lock the inlet table in the up position
Connect the tow coupling to the towing vehicle (check the ball dimensions are the same as the coupling)
Connect safety chain with shackle
If the machine is fitted with brakes, check handbrake is off and road brakes are on by removing the reversing lever
Plug in lights and check they are operational
Check wheel nuts and axle U-bolts periodically to make sure they are secure
Ensure the jockey wheel is in the up position and locked away during transport
Ensure the machine is towed in accordance with local trailer transport regulations
Turn the machine off while towing
2. Tighten outlet crank handle
1. Engage lock pin (up)