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SAFETY OPERATION
If the chipper is not hitched to a vehicle, wheel chocks
should be placed under both wheels to keep the
chipper from moving. Do not operate unit unless
hitched to a tow vehicle or equipped with a rear
support leg.
The safety control bar simply controls the flow of
hydraulic oil to the motor that drives the chipper's feed
wheel.
The control bar has three positions. It is pulled to turn
the feed wheel forward and pushed to reverse the feed
wheel. Between forward and reverse is the neutral
position. It is vital that operators know and under-
stand its function. During the course of a working day,
the chipper operator will use this control bar hundreds
of times to control the feed of wood and brush. It
becomes second nature for an experienced operator
to use the bar and it is very important to train any new
operators in its use.
We believe our design of the safety control bar is the
best possible safety feature. Accessible along the
entire top of the infeed and down both sides, this
control bar instantly stops and reverses the hydraulic
feed wheel, giving the operator complete control.
Before starting the engine, the safety control bar
should be placed in the neutral position.
While chipping wood, the single most important safety
rule is this: NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES, PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET
INSIDE THE INFEED CHUTE WHILE THE
MACHINE IS RUNNING!
It should be remembered that the only reason for the
infeed chute or shroud is to protect the operator from
becoming entangled in the feed wheel. It has abso-
lutely no bearing on the utility or operation of the
machine.
Use Wheel Chocks and Block the Tongue when the chipper
is not hitched to a Vehicle.
NEVER REACH INSIDE THE INFEED WHEN THE
CHIPPER IS RUNNING!
The Safety Control Bar is an important safety feature.
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