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BWC-040, BWC-040EC, BWC-060 Wood Chipper
Operation
It is important that each operator of the Tar River Wood Chipper read and understand the operational proce-
dures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section. The following pre-operation checklist is provid-
ed for the operator. It is important for both the personal safety and maintaining good mechanical condition that
this checklist is followed.
Caution: Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever operating the machine. This
includes but is not limited to protective shoes with slip resistant soles, protective goggles or face
shield, heavy gloves, hearing protection and protective clothing.
Do not place metal, bottles, cans, rocks, glass or other solid material into the Wood Chipper. If something like
this gets into the machine, stop the machine immediately for a detailed inspection. Stop engine, remove igni-
tion key and place in your pocket and wait for all moving parts to stop before inspecting or unplugging. Inspect
machine for damaged or loosened parts before resuming work.
Prior to operating the Wood Chipper:
Lubricate the machine per the schedule out-lined in the Maintenance Section.
Check the rotor, the blades and twig-breaker. Remove any twine, wire or other material that has become
entangled.
Check the condition and clearance of the twig-breaker, the rotor and stationary blades. Adjust or replace as
required.
Check that all bearings turn freely. Replace any that are rough or seized.
Make sure that all guards and shields are in place, secured and functioning as designed.
Check the condition of the curtain in the feed hopper. It must be in good condition to prevent chips from
flying out.
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