Safety
WP1624
Firewood Processor
Safety
9
• Wear hearing protection on a full-time
basis. Prolonged exposure to loud noise
may cause permanent hearing loss!
• Noise over 85 dB on a long-term
basis can cause severe hearing
loss.
• Noise over 90 dB adjacent to the
Operator over a long-term basis
may cause permanent, total
hearing loss.
• Keep bystanders away at a safe distance at least 20 ft
(6 m) from stacking zone. Mark the zone with safety cones.
• Determine a safe work area / trailer location:
• Ground should be firm and level.
• Area must be clear of stones, branches or hidden
obstacles that might cause a tripping, hooking or
snagging hazard.
• There must be no overhead hazards such as branches,
cables, electrical wires and so on.
• Determine a safe split stack location:
• Stack split wood on level ground. Make sure it does
not interfere with safe operation of the machine.
• Precut to length and de-limb logs so they are ready to load
onto the live deck.
• Operate the machine in daylight or good artificial light only.
• Make sure machine is properly stationed, adjusted and in
good operating condition.
• Store fuel well away from the material pile.
• Perform the Pre-operation Checks procedure before
starting work (see page 34).
• Position machine so prevailing winds blow engine exhaust
fumes away from operator's station.
• Do not operate on hillsides or when working area is
cluttered, wet, muddy or icy to prevent slipping and
tripping. Keep working area clean and free of debris.
• Stop engine if leaving the machine unattended.
• Make sure all guards, deflectors and shields are installed
before starting and operating the machine.
• Operate the machine only when physically fit and not under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines that can cause
drowsiness.
• Avoid loose fitting clothing, loose or uncovered long hair,
jewelry and loose personal articles. These can get caught
in moving parts.
• Do not allow anyone within the work or danger zone during
operation.
• Place machine in a Safe Condition before servicing or
repairing. See Safe Condition on page 9.
• Do not try to process more than one log at a time. The extra
log can move unexpectedly and cause injury.
• Use a peavey or the provided hookaroon to reposition cut
logs in the splitting chamber. Handle logs using a peavey
for positioning.
• Do not try to split logs across the grain. Some logs can
burst or splinter and fly out of the machine causing injury.
• When loading the live deck, do not position logs farther left
than the safety whip. Be aware of others in the area when
operating heavy equipment.
• Do not attempt to saw a log that is not firmly clamped in
position. Chain could break and fly into pieces. Stop and
reposition the log so it is stable.
2.5.1 Safe Condition
Throughout this manual, we talk about a 'Safe Condition'. What
this means is parking the machine in a manner that makes it
safe to service or repair.
Place the machine in a Safe Condition before performing
any service, maintenance work or storage preparation by
performing the following:
SAFE CONDITION
1. Clear infeed conveyor and splitting hopper.
2. Release all controls and ensure all components have
stopped moving.
3. Shut off the engine. Disconnect spark plug lead.
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable from battery.
4. Relieve hydraulic system pressure by actuating controls.
2.6 Equipment Safety Guidelines
The safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main
concerns in designing and developing equipment. However,
every year many accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful
approach to handling equipment.
• Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is not
readable or is missing. Location of such safety signs is
indicated in this manual.
• Never allow young children to work with this equipment.
Do not allow persons to use this unit until they have read
this manual and have developed a thorough understanding
of the safety precautions and of how it works. Review the
safety instructions with all users annually.
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