Wallenstein BX52S Operator's Manual

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174 OPERATIONOPERATING SAFETY• Please remember it is important that you readthe operator's manual and heed the safety signson the 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper. They arethere for your safety, as well as the safety ofothers. The safe use of this machine is strictlyup to you, the operator.• Personal protection equipment includinghearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses,safety shoes, and gloves are recommendedduring operation.• Turn machine off, stop and disable engine,remove ignition key and place in your pocket,set park brake and wait for all moving parts tostop before servicing, adjusting, repairing orunplugging.• Do not run machine inside a closed buildingto prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.• Use care when feeding material into chipper.Do not send metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glassor other foreign material into wood chipper.• Never allow children or unauthorized people tooperate or be around this machine.• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs whichcan hinder alertness or coordination whileoperating this equipment. Consult your doctorabout operating this machine while takingprescription medications.• Do not allow riders on this machine at any time.There is no safe place for any riders.• Do not reach into rotor or feed hopper openingswhen the engine is running. Install and secureaccess covers before starting engine.• Do not move or transport chipper when therotor is turning.• Do not exceed a safe travel speed whentransporting.• Keep the working area clean and free ofdebris to prevent tripping. Operate only onlevel ground.• Do not point discharge at people, animals orbuildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fastenough to cause injury.Wallenstein BX Wood Chippers are designed to chipand chop scrap lumber, small trees, brush, limbsand other wood debris. The chipped material is fineenough to be composted or used in a variety of ways.It is the responsibility of the owner or operatorto read this manual and to train all otheroperators before they start working with themachine� Follow all safety instructions exactly�Safety is everyone's business� By followingrecommended procedures, a safe workingenvironment is provided for the operator,bystanders and the area around the work site�Untrained operators are not qualified to use themachine�Many features incorporated into this machine arethe result of suggestions made by customers likeyou. Read this manual carefully to learn how touse the chipper safely and how to set it to providemaximum field efficiency. By following theseinstructions in conjunction with a good maintenanceprogram, your BX Wood Chipper will provide manyyears of trouble-free service.4�1�1 IMPORTANTEnsure all operators understand how to put themachine in Safe Condition before working withthis machine,• disengage the PTO• shut off the engine• ensure all components have stopped moving• remove and pocket the ignition key• block & chock the tractor wheels• set rotor lock if required.4�1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNERZ94203Use Your PersonalProtection Equipment