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2.3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONVEYOR
• Observe the working area of the machine located in the near vicinity of the moving parts, as well
as under the entire construction along the conveyor belt, and not only on the discharge conveyor.
• The transported material can fall off the conveyor in this area.
• Never reach inside the chute and never touch the conveyor belt during the machine’s operation.
• Shut down the machine prior to removing any wedged parts of wood.
2.4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ROPE PULLEYS
• Prevent the pulling of the wire rope over the sharp edges!
• Never hold the wire rope during winding and unwinding!
2.5. NOISE
During the machine’s operation the operator is exposed to the following noise levels (measured near
the operator’s ear):
RCA 480 JOY
Idling 85 dB (A)
Operation 92 dB (A)
The total noise level depends on the noise generated by the power machines (tractor, diesel unit).
Therefore, it is mandatory to wear hearing protectors while operating the machine.
2.6. OTHER DANGERS
Provided that all safety measures are followed and the machine is being used in accordance with the
operating instructions other risks still persist:
• Contact with the machine’s moving parts;
• Injuries due to the flying particles of wood;
• Burns due to contact with hot machine parts (multiplication gear);
• Hearing impairment in case of hearing protector’s improper use or lack of use;
• Human errors (overstraining, mental stress, etc.).
2.7. APPLICATION
RCA 480 JOY Firewood Processor is a machine used for processing firewood. The processor is intended
for cutting wood logs with a diameter from 5 to 48 cm, which are thereafter split into 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16
firewood logs (with an adjustable length of 25 to 50 cm) using a splitting force of 250 kN.
The machine is intended for outdoor use only.
2.8. IMPROPER USE OF THE MACHINE
Any use of the machine, which does not comply with the use described under the previous section,
is considered to be improper and is prohibited.
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