SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Farmer Helper 3 Point Hitch
Wood Chipper. YOU must ensure that you and
anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work
around the 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper be familiar
with the using and maintenance procedures and
related SAFETY information contained in this
manual. This manual will take you step-by-step
through your working day and alerts you to all good
safety practices that should be used while using the
3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
using this equipment is familiar with the
recommended using and maintenance procedures
and follows all the safety precautions. Most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or
death by ignoring good safety practices.
• 3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper owners must give
operating instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate the machine,
and at least annually thereafter.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator’s responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Most accidents can
be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all
using and safety instructions is not qualified to
use the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual and all
safety signs before using,
maintaining, adjusting or
cleaning the
3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.
2. Have a first-aid kit available for
use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This list
includes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat -
Protective
shoes with slip
resistant soles
- Protective glasses,
goggles or face shield -
Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing Protection
- Respirator or filter mask
6. Install and secure all guards
before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection for
prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
8. Turn machine off, stop and
disable engine, remove ignition key and place
in your pocket, set park brake and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before using the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining the
3 Point Hitch Wood Chipper.
