Laski LS 160 - Work Safety: Operational Hazards; Ejected Particle and Cardan Shaft Safety; Tractor Coupling Safety Procedures

Chipper LS 160T
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- At work in residential zones use the machine in accordance with regulations of
the local authorities to avoid disturbing of local inhabitants (noise, flying
chips).
- Warning !!! Be aware of ejected particles. They have substantial kinetic
energy. If the loaded wooden material contains not allowed parts, such as
metal, sand, glass etc., then such objects can reach a longer distance than
wooden chips. Direct the discharge duct to regulate its ejecting as needed.
- Instructions for use of the cardan shaft operation and the trailing tractor are an
integral part of this manual and should be always respected.
- The cardan shaft guard should be blocked against turning.
- While coupling the chipper to a tractor do not stand between its towing bar
and a tractor. Do not stand behind a towing tractor while backing. Ask other
person to help you with coupling.
- For coupling first attach the cardan shaft to the input shaft of the machine, to
the bottom draw rods and then the top draw rod of the tractor three-point
linkage. Finally attach the cardan shaft to the PTO shaft on the tractor.
While chipping the operator is obliged:
 to use only such a chipper which is in optimal operating condition, not
damaged through transport, storage of from previous operation,
 It is not allowed to put the machine into operation with its cardan shaft guard
damaged.
 to check functions of all controls and safety elements, particularly the
controller frame, before putting the chipper into operation,
 to avoid disturbing of other people with noise, exhaust fumes or ejected flying
particles (at windy weather),
 to keep traffic rules and local regulations when going or working on or nearby
public roads,
 If the discharge duct gets clogged, stop loading immediately. Clean the duct
at standstill only. For cleaning use only suitable hooks or sticks to release
pressed materials. After repeated putting the chipper into operation let the
machine run idle in the chipping mode for a while to empty the whole
discharge ducting and the chipping wheel space. If proper cleaning is required
then take always the switch key out of ignition before removing hoods and
block the tractor against unwilling motion.
 While working, never lean over the loading chute and never push wooden
materials with your hand or foot only. While loading short materials, throw