SkidProWoodChipperManualRev.10:17 Page7
Equipment Safety Guidelines
1. 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.
You, the operator, can avoid many accidents
by observing the following precautions in this
section. To avoid personal injury or death,
study the following precautions and insist
those working with you, or for you to follow
them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain
photographs or illustrations in this manual
may show an assembly with a safety shield
removed. However, equipment should never
be used in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign
that is not readable or is missing. Location of
such safety signs is indicated in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
using this equipment. Consult your doctor
about using this machine while taking
prescription medications.
5. Under no circumstances should young
children be allowed to work with this
equipment. Do not allow persons to use or
assemble 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.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The
operator should be a responsible, properly
trained and physically able person familiar
with machinery and trained in this equipment's
operations. If the elderly are assisting with
work, their physical limitations need to be
recognized and accommodated.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of
machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so
safely, is in question - DON'T TRY IT.
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may result in
serious injury or death and may impair the
function and life of the equipment.
9. In addition to the design and configuration of
this implement, including Safety Signs and
Safety Equipment, hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of the
machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and
operation instruction in each of the
appropriate sections of the skid steer and
machine manuals. Pay close attention to the
Safety Signs affixed to the skid steer and the
machine.
