Safety & Operating Instructions
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Operation Notes
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Visually check the Chipper Knife for damage before each use of
the
machine. See “VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CHIPPER
KNIFE (before each use)” in Chapter 5 for info on accessing
the Chipper Knife.
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Always operate the Tractor PTO at 540 RPM when chipping.
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Only operate the MIGHTY MAC GRAVITY SELF-FEEDING
CHIPPER from the Operator
Zones shown in (Figure 23).
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Keep proper balance and footing while operating the
MIGHTY MAC GRAVITY SELF-
FEEDING CHIPPER.
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ALWAYS disengage the PTO when leaving the Operating Zones
or
when moving the machine.
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Never move the Chipper while the PTO is turning.
Processing Material
The Chipper is designed to accept wood only. The Chipper Knife mounted on a
revolving flywheel turns branches fed into the Chipper Hopper into “chips”.
The Chipper can chip branches ranging in size up to 4-1/2" in diameter.
Cut
your materials into manageable lengths before feeding them into the
Chipper
Hopper.
Figure 23
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Always wear protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields while chipping to protect your eyes from possible
thrown
debris.
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Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which might catch on moving parts or the material fed into the chipper hopper.
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We recommend wearing gloves while chipping. Be sure your gloves fit properly and do not have loose cuffs or
drawstrings.
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Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your chipper. If you have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them.
Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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Wear long pants while operating the MIGHTY MAC GRAVITY SELF-FEEDING chipper.
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Use ear protectors or ear plugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing.
The chipper hopper must be securely bolted to your MIGHTY MAC GRAVITY SELF-FEEDING Chipper and the blowback shield in
place before using the
machine!
Use common sense when using the machine. Learn to recognize the change in sounds when overloaded. Disengage PTO and
turn off the tractor engine immediately if the machine becomes jammed to prevent damage to the drive system.
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