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SAFETY OPERATION
Before anyone starts up a brush chipper they should
know this: ANY MACHINE THAT CAN PULL
IN A WHOLE TREE AND CHIP IT IN LESS
THAN A MINUTE IS DANGEROUS IF THE
OPERATOR DOES NOT FOLLOW PROPER
SAFETY PROCEDURES.
Following, are the step-by-step procedures required
to safely operate your brush chipper.
First, every operator should wear the proper clothing
and protective gear on the job.
Clothing should be close fitting and should be kept
tucked in. Recommended working attire:
Hard hat, safety goggles, ear protection, gloves with-
out cuffs, trousers without cuffs, hard toe shoes with
non-skid soles.
Eye protection, hard hats and ear protection should
also be worn at all times.
Gloves are recommended to protect the operator's
hands, but gauntlet style gloves should never be worn,
again due to the possibility of snagging.
Work boots with good traction should be worn to
reduce the possibility of slipping.
Before operating the chipper, all operators should
read and understand all safety information in the
operator's manual and all safety decals on the ma-
chine. These decals should never be removed. If they
are worn or frayed, new decals should be ordered
from your local Morbark Brush chipper dealer.
Prior to starting the chipper each day, a pre-startup
walk-around inspection should be performed. Check
to make sure all bolts, nuts and belts are tight. Also
inspect the infeed chute to make certain there are no
tools or other debris in the infeed.
If the chipper is attached to a tow vehicle, make
certain the hitch is secure and the safety chains are
properly attached.
Always wear Proper Clothing and Protective Equipment.
Make sure operators Read and Understand all Safety Decals.
NEVER REMOVE DECALS!
Make certain Hitch and Safety Chains are properly attached.
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