Equipment Safety Guidelines; Safe Condition - Wallenstein WP525 Operator's Manual

WP525
Firewood Processor
• Do not touch hot engine parts, the muffler cover, hoses,
engine body, or engine oil during operation or after the
engine is turned off. Contact with hot surfaces may cause
burns.
• Be aware of overhead hazards (for example, branches,
cables, and electrical wires).
• Handle logs with respect and be aware of other people in
the area.
• Never attempt to push a log through the stabilizer opening
by hand. The log stabilizer could drop suddenly and cause
serious injury. Always use the appropriate procedure and
tools to push or pull a log through the opening.
• Before using the step, stop the machine, and then clean the
step and the area below it. Unexpected machine movement,
and cluttered or slippery conditions create slip and fall
hazards.
• Always hold the exit-chute handle while using the step.

2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines

Safety is one of the main concerns in designing and developing
equipment. However, every year many accidents occur that
could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a
more careful approach to handling equipment.
Avoid hazards by observing the following precautions. Insist
anyone working with you follow them as well.
• Replace safety or instruction signs (decals) that are not
readable or missing. For locations and explanations, see
Safety Signs on page 14.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized
modifications may affect the integrity of the machine
or the ability of the machine to perform as designed.
Modifications can impair safety or function. They can affect
the life of the equipment and void the warranty.
• Make sure that the machine is correctly stationed, adjusted,
and in operating condition.
• Keep the machine free of accumulated trash, grease, and
debris to prevent fires.
• Replace the winch synthetic rope if it is kinked, badly
frayed, has knots, cuts, or broken strands. If the rope fails
under tension, it can snap back with great force causing
injury or death. Avoid sudden jerks, quick starts or stops.
Start slowly and smoothly.
• Never exceed the limitations of the machine. If its ability to
do the job, or to do it safely is in question–STOP!

2.6 Safe Condition

References are made to safe condition throughout this manual.
Safe condition means putting the machine in a state that makes
it safe to service or maintain.
Before starting any service or maintenance, complete the
following:
SAFE CONDITION
1. Turn off the chain saw and remove it from the holder.
2. Remove the winch rope and strap from the log, and then
wind the winch rope into the winch.
3. Pull back and hold the splitter control to retract the push
block.
4. Move the hydraulic controls to neutral.
5. Stop the machine.
For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 34.
6. Operate each hydraulic control to relieve the pressure.
7. Remove all material from the entry chute, log chute,
splitter, and exit chute.
For more information, see Remove Firewood from the
Exit Chute on page 51.
8. Disconnect the engine spark-plug wire. Keep the spark-
plug wire away from the spark plug to prevent the engine
from being started accidentally.
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Safety