K-State Chipper/Shredder User Manual

Chipper/Shredder Safety – 23
Lightning Precautions
Lightning strikes injure and kill hundreds of people each year. Fol-
low these precautions to stay safe when the weather turns bad.
4As soon as you hear thunder, shut o and put away equipment
and move indoors out of the storm. When you are able to hear
thunder, you are able to be struck by lightning. Lightning can
strike even when it’s not raining.
4e cab of an enclosed vehicle provides some protection from
lightning but a sturdy building provides the best protection.
4Listen to the radio for weather updates and storm warnings.
If You Can’t Take Cover Inside
4Get to a low space. Lightning strikes the tallest objects.
4Crouch down on the balls of your feet. Place your hands on your
knees and lower your head between your knees.
4Minimize contact with the ground.
4Do not lie at on the ground. is will make you a larger target.
Keep Away From …
4Large, lone trees and towers, fences, telephone poles and power
lines.
4Rivers, lakes, pools and other bodies of water.
4Metal objects, tools, equipment, wire fences and umbrellas.
If Someone is Struck by Lightning
4Call 911.
4Check to see if they’re breathing. Rescue breathing or CPR may
be required.
4Check for burns on the body.
4Move the victim inside, out of the storm.
4
Note: Most lightning-strike victims survive with immediate
treatment and rescue breathing or CPR.
A person that is struck by lightning
DOES NOT retain an electric charge
that can shock you.
Lightning can spread as far as 60 feet
after striking the ground.
Lightning can travel at speeds of
100,000 mph.
The temperature of a bolt of
lightning can be as high as 50,000° F.
Lightning CAN strike the same place
twice.
Lightning Facts
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K-State Chipper/Shredder Specifications

General

Brand	K-State
Model	Chipper/Shredder
Category	Chippers/Shredders
Language	English