Morbark TORNADO 15 - Page 24

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SAFETY OPERATION
When refueling the chipper, always be cer-
tain there is no open ame or source of a
spark in the vicinity of the machine.
Always remove the ignition key and lock the
engine control panel when the machine is left
unattended for any reason.
No
one must ever operate the chipper when
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or pre-
scription medications which could in any way
affect the operator’s performance and con-
centration.
When the chipper is attached to a vehicle,
never attempt to feed material until the vehi-
cle has come to a complete stop, the parking
brake is applied and the driver has exited the
vehicle.
When the chipper is attached to an aerial lift
truck, always be aware of any power lines
in the vicinity. If the bucket should come in
contact with power lines for any reason, the
current could travel through the truck to the
chipper. Never operate or touch the chip-
per until all aerial operations in the vicinity of
power lines are completed.
Whenever possible, the chipper must be set
up on level ground.
Never stand in front of the chipper discharge
chute. Never direct the ow of chips towards
anyone. Flying wood chips are very danger-
ous.
Never just turn the engine off and leave the
key in the ignition. If the key is accidentally
left in the “on” position, the engine can start
while the chipper drum is being turned by
hand.
Whenever the chipper belt drive guard is
removed for service, replace it after you have
nished.
Guards are built for your protection. USE
THEM.
Never attempt to do any type of maintenance
on the machine while the engine is running.