Bandit INTIMIDATOR 15XP/1390 Operating & Parts Manual page 25

MODEL 15XP/1390
DANGER
PROPER MAINTENANCE AND USE OF BOTTOM CLEAN-OUT DOOR
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There is never any reason to open the bottom clean-out door while the chipper is in operation. Opening and
closing the bottom clean‑out door should always be done after the chipper has been turned off and the feedwheels
have stopped turning. Disengage clutch, turn off engine, wait for the disc/drum to come to a complete stop, install the
disc/drum lock pin, disconnect battery, and make sure the ignition key is in your possession.
Never reach or kick underneath the chipper in the area of the feedwheel clean-out door. If your hand or
foot comes into contact with the bottom feedwheel, serious injury could occur. Always turn off the chipper and
make sure the feedwheels have stopped turning before performing any maintenance in the bottom clean-out
door.
There is never any need to remove debris that collects underneath the chipper while the chipper is in
operation. Make sure the chipper engine is off and the feedwheels have stopped turning before cleaning any
debris from underneath the chipper, or simply move the chipper to assist with cleaning debris from underneath
it.
The bottom clean-out door is located directly underneath the feedwheels. It is hinged to the chipper and
can be secured in a closed position with spring-loaded pins. When the door is in the closed position, access is
restricted to the bottom feedwheel from underneath the chipper. When in the closed position, the door keeps
debris from piling on the ground. The door can be opened to perform maintenance to the bottom feedwheel
or to assist with unclogging, should vine-like material become wrapped around the bottom feedwheel.
During chipping operations, the bottom clean-out door should be closed. It is intended to be open ONLY
when materials that need to be placed into the chipper contain muddy gravel or rocks. If possible you should try
to remove all gravel, mud, and rocks from the brush before feeding it into the chipper. By opening the bottom
clean-out door, mud, and rocks are allowed to drop down onto the surface below, preventing damage to the
knives and discharge chute which can cause damage to the chipper, as well as serious risk of injury. Stray
rocks and gravel may damage or break the knives. Rocks and broken knives will be propelled out through
the discharge chute, which could cause injury to anyone in the vicinity.
Never transport the chipper with the bottom clean-out door in the open position because it subjects the
door to physical abuse and damage during transportation. This can damage the hinge and prevent the door
from being properly closed during operation.
Once the bottom clean-out door has been opened to perform maintenance or prevent debris from damaging
the chipper, the door should always be closed before continuing operations.
WARNING
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The ANSI required control bar is designed to reverse the feedwheels when pushed. Check the direction
and proper operation of the control bar before operating the chipper.
CORRECT OPERATION OF FEED CONTROL BAR
Copyright 9/18
SAFETY PROCEDURES
FEEDING
OFF
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SAFETY PROCEDURES
PUSH TO
REVERSE
FEEDING FEEDING
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