City of Sandy chipper safety video

thank you for the purchase of your new bandage chipper whether you are a first time bandit owner or existing owner the content within this video should be viewed and understood before operating this piece of equipment this video will contain information on the safe and proper operation of the brush bandit chipper as with most machinery can cause severe injury or even death if not operated and serviced correctly with proper care and maintenance the chipper will give you many years of reliable and productive service the safety systems on bandit equipment are designed to keep operators and those near the machine as safe as possible but in the end safety is ultimately the responsibility of the operator and chipper owner always keep all safety features properly maintained by an authorized mechanic never attempt to bypass or remove safety items and never operate the chipper with damaged disconnected or missing safety equipment repair or replace defective safety equipment immediately do not take the Machine for granted always be cautious and careful when operating or servicing the equipment before operating or servicing the Machine first read and follow all of the instructions in the manuals on the machine in the video in the applicable federal state and local standards and codes this equipment is intended for use by personnel who are experienced with similar equipment it is also required that every operator be properly trained in the safety and operational aspects of the chipper involved prior to him or her actually using it this training includes but is not limited to information in manuals videos decals ANSI standards OSHA standards and the chipper owner's company regulations at all times have personnel and bystander safety the number one concern we're all required appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety glasses hardhat ear protection eye protection face shield gloves shoes do not wear ragged torn or loose clothing large cuff gauntlet style gloves jewelry or anything that may get snagged on something if it's recommended that someone else be present while the chipper is in operational in case an accident should occur never operate or work on the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs it is also important to keep a fully charged operational fire extinguisher nearby keep children bystanders and animals clear of the work area and debris field do not allow anyone near the cutter wheel cutter drum or feed wheels while they are turning or the engine is running at all times be aware of the flow of wood chips being discharged and do not allow the material to discharge toward people animals vehicles or structures that would cause injury or damage never operate the chipper if it is in need of repair always make sure that all controls shields guards and safety devices are securely in place in proper working condition and function smoothly prior to operation the area around the equipment must be free of any objects that could obstruct the operators movement remove branches limbs rocks etc from the chipping area that may cause a tripping hazard for the operators when feeding the chipper it is recommended to feed the material while standing on the right side of the infield which is the curbside in the USA as you insert the wood to be chipped you then continue your travel motion walking up the right side of the machine so that you are walking out of and turn away from the feeding material on most wood chippers the feeding wood has a tendency to move to the left and or up in the in feed hopper as it is being chipped positioning yourself on the right side helps to avoid entanglements after the wood has started through the feed wheels do not linger around the in feed area never sit stand lay climb or ride anywhere on this machine while it is running operating or in transit do not attempt to do any work on the machine with the engine running in the clutch system engaged never attempt to chip materials that may contain wires stones nails metals or non wooden objects they may damage the knives and/or become dangerous projectiles any leftover debris that is remaining on the ground or under the chipper in feed hopper should be discarded or shoveled into the chip box do not run it through the chipper do not allow anyone to put their hand arm foot leg or any body part to pass the rim of the in feed hopper or inside of it while the engine is running or the cutter wheel cutter drum or feed wheels are turning or coasting to a stop it is not only against the standards published by OSHA and ANSI but it is foolish and negligent this inappropriate action can lead to severe injury or death Vanda chippers that are designed to be fed by hand are equipped with several special features one of them is the wooden pusher paddle that is to be used by the feeding operator to push the material from the infeed pan into the feed wheels a second standard item on bandit hand-fed wood chippers with feed wheels is the patented last chance cables they are located about halfway inside the infeed hopper they are connected to the feed control bar at the inlet rim of the in feed hopper if the cables are pulled by a negligent operator that finds himself or herself inside the in feed hopper and being pulled into the feed wheels they will stop or reverse the feed direction in essence it may be their last chance to avoid personal injury or death because he or she did not follow correct safety instructions the last chance cables are not intended for use during normal proper operation they are for emergency use only a safety control bar is an ANSI required safety device that wraps around three sides of the in feed chute and controls the direction of the feed wheels this safety control bar must be operable at all times and all operators must be trained on how to use it properly pushing forward on the bar will reverse material out of the chipper pulling on the bar will advance material into the chipper there is also a neutral position that will stop the feed wheels refer to the control procedures section for additional information on this device the hand fed bandit shippers are also equipped with a folding in feet pan or tray it must be folded open and locked pinned in place whenever the chipper is being operated these devices must at all times be in proper operational working condition under no circumstances should anyone attempt to open leave open or close the hoods or doors on the cutter wheel cutter drum while it is turning posting to a stop or the engine is running this negligent action can cause severe injury or death the housings for the cutter wheels cutter drums are also built with an engine disabled plug-in attached to the hood door locking pin this safety device helps to ensure that the locking pin is in the proper position there are numerous important decals located on the machine that contain useful information to assist in operating your equipment safely it is necessary to have all of your operators and service people familiar with and follow all safety instructions it is the equipment owners responsibility to review these decals with his employees and keep the decals in a readable condition before operating or brush banded chipper there are several steps that should be followed to ensure safe and correct machine operation these steps include confirm that all of the safety decals are in place and legible all potential operators must understand and follow the instructions on these decals confirm that all controls guards shields and safety devices are in place and properly operate confirmed that all nuts bolts and parts are securely fastened and in place inspect the hood hinges and hood cover for damage in proper alignment do not operate the chipper if the hinges or hood cover are loose confirm that there is not any debris tools or foreign objects in the infeed hopper confirmed that the chipper discharge spout is pointed in a safe direction and locked in place open the folding in feed pan on the in feed hopper and pin lock it in the open position the sight where the wood chipping actually takes place may be in a variety of surroundings and ground cover you have to prepare the chipper operators the chipper and the chipping area accordingly to the circumstances one do not allow anyone to be near or feed the chipper unless they are authorized and have been properly trained to do not allow anyone to feed the chipper unless they are wearing all of the required personal protection equipment and appropriate clothing they must wear hardhat hearing protection eye protection face shield easily removable gloves that do not have long cuffs like gauntlet style gloves and appropriate shoes wear clothing that guards against scrapes and scratches but does not have holes or rips or is loose-fitting you do not want them wearing anything that could get snagged by the feeding wood such as loose shirt tails torn clothing rings watches necklaces ties three the chipper must be securely parked on fairly level ground and the tires should be chocked in place for do not rely on the tongue jack for stability while chipping the tongue hitch should be securely attached to a stable vehicle itch if the chipper tongue is not securely mounted to something solid it may tip up while feeding larger material into the rear in feed hopper if needed you may have to block up the front and rear of the chipper to ensure stability 5 remove any tripping hazards or obstacles that restrict movement to the operators in the area of the chipper in feed hopper if branches have to be removed from a tree to feed it into the chipper do the branch trimming in an area away from the chipper in feet hopper six make sure the chipper is located in an area that is not directly under or in the way of the employees that are doing the tree trimming or topping do not be close enough that the climbers ropes or equipment can get entangled in the wood being fed into or pulled toward the chipper seven remove all of the tools fuel cans and hand equipment from the wood chipping and dragging area eight most shippers designed to be hand fed have a folding in feed pan or tray make sure that the in feed pan is securely attached hold it to the open position and locked into place nine position the chipper discharge spout toward a safe direction that will not injure or damage people animals vehicles or structures lock and pin the discharge in place with the chipper is going to be positioned streetside or roadside there are extra provisions that must be made especially because of possible vehicle and pedestrian traffic the following are some opposed provisions along with the normal personal safety equipment that the chipper operator people must wear they should also have on safety reflective vests or jackets do not allow anyone to use the chipper as a platform to work from feed the wood into the chipper from the right side curbside in the usa of the chipper to avoid being located in the vehicle traffic all pedestrian traffic must be rerouted around the chipping and wood cutting work area and kept at a safe distance [Music] we must follow all of the previously listed instruction sections including personal safety worker and pedestrian safety chipping area readiness equipment safety and readiness chipper operation training safety codes and regulations after this is confirmed you are about ready to start the engine position the feed control handle in the reverse feed position which is the handle pushed all the way toward the chipper and away from the operator if the machine is equipped with a clutch make sure it is disengaged engines have their own characteristics for starting all of the engines have a keyed switch some have a key switch and a start button gas engines have a choke and most diesel engines have a preheat start system for the glow plugs follow the instructions on the engine as well as in the engine and chipper manuals that are supplied with the machine once the engine is started set the engine throttle to low rpm for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the engine in the hydraulics if equipped with live hydraulics to warm up typically use the clutch lever and slightly bump the clutch toward engagement this will start the cutter wheel cutter drum turning it may take several bumps to get the cutter up to comparable speed with the engine then you can completely engage the clutch lever if the cutter wheel cutter drum has not started turning during the bumping procedure stop and shut everything down do not engage or disengage the chipper drive system while the engine is at high rpm or it will likely damage the clutch system once the drivetrain of the engine clutch and cutter system is engaged at low rpm listen for any foreign sounds squeaks bangs grinding steel to steel if something doesn't sound or feel correct completely shut the Machine down wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop if your machine is equipped with a hydraulic pump that runs off the cutter wheel cutter drum you would let those hydraulics warm up 10 to 15 minutes at the low engine rpm when everything is operating correctly increase the engine speed up to full rpm the throttle system should be set to full rpm when it is at full engagement stroke the full speed engine rpm will be different depending on the make model and size of the engine at all times when chipping the engine must be at full rpm to obtain the best chipping and throwing performance from the machine the feed wheels should now be running at full speed in reverse direction reposition the feed control handle to the feed position which is when the handle is pulled all the way out away from the chipper and toward the operator re-engage the auto feed system if the chipper is equipped with it and you want to use this device use the first piece of wood being fed into the chipper as a test confirmed that the feed wheels are operating correctly the chipper is chipping correctly the engine is running correctly and the wood chips are being discharged correctly if there seems to be a problem with any of these areas safely and correctly shut everything down do not locate yourself in the feeding limbs or brush do not allow your hand foot or any body part to enter the inside of the in feed hopper do not kick AB material that is being fed into the chipper be attentive and ready to react and reverse the feed control bar if a dangerous situation may happen when feeding wood into the chipper feed the butt end of the branch or limb first it will start better into the feed wheels and it will help to fold the side limbs and branches inward as the wood progresses through the feed system feeding wood has a tendency to move around while it is going through the feed wheels especially moving up and or to the left be attentive and aware of this to avoid unnecessary contact or injury from the feeding material when feeding wood into the chipper stand to the right hand side of the chipper in feed hopper insert the wood into the feed wheels immediately release it and continue walking up the right side of the chipper away from the feeding material be conscious of the sound of the engines speed when chipping wood the engine speed will reduce as the chipper is working and you do not want to stall out or drop so much in speed that the discharge spout plugs if you have one of the auto feed systems with the adjustable settings set correctly the feed system will automatically stop and allow the engine to recover and then restart the feeding material if you do not have one of the auto feed systems you must allow the engine to recover by manually shifting the feed control handle to neutral then you manually shift the feed control bar back into the feed position once the engine is back up to full speed typically the feeding operator will insert several pieces of wood at a time into the chipper it depends on the size of the chipping material and how much the chipper can handle it is common for the operator to insert another branch while one is still going through the feed wheels as long as the engine speed and chipper power are in the appropriate performance ranges keep the chipper chipping to save time you normally do not have to stand and wait for each piece to go through unless they are big and hard to chip if you have short pieces of wood or small branches and twigs use the wooden pusher paddle that comes with your chipper or use a long wooden stick put the pieces on the in feed pan and use the wooden pusher paddle to push the material into the feed wheels never reach kick or allow any body part to enter the in feed hopper while the chipper is running or the feed system is coasting to a stop if you are feeding a piece of wood that is too big or branchy for the chipper in feed do not fight with it you must remove it and trim it down do not trim the wood near or in the in feed hopper remove it to a safe distance away from the chipping area and trim it down to a usable size for the chipper intake do not linger at the chipper infeed area any more than necessary it is a waste of time and money but it also keeps you in a more dangerous area of the machine there are a variety of types styles and sizes of chippers produced and sold by bandit industries incorporated with all these variables that are offered to best fit your operational needs there are many different controls that could be on your chipper in the following section we are going to discuss some of the basic controls for your chipper you should refer to the specific manuals that accompany your machine for more detailed incomplete instructions for this video we will use a typical bandit feed wheel chipper designed for feeding by hand as it is manufactured as of the date of this video to explain some of the more popular devices and controls the feed wheel control bar operates the direction of the rotation of the feed wheels to pull in push out or have the feeding wood in a neutral position or stopped on mechanical hand fed chippers to make the feed wheels pull the material in you pull the feed wheel control bar all the way away from the chipper toward the operator if you want to push the material out of the chipper push the feed wheel control bar all the way toward the chipper away from the operator there is a feed wheel control position between the two that puts the feed wheels in a neutral operation your band a chipper may be equipped with our patented reversing auto feed system that will sense the load or operating speed of the chipper feed or drivetrain when the machine is under extreme load and/or the power system falls below an acceptable rpm setting it reacts on the hydraulic feed wheel system the reversing auto feed system will reverse the feed wheels a few inches and then stop the power to the feed wheels it will then restart the feed wheels once the load on the chipper is reduced and the drivetrain speed is back to the acceptable rpm range if your machine is equipped with this device it is used to power lift float or power down the top feed wheel and its mounting yoke on most machines the hydraulic control handle for this function is located on both sides of the in feed hopper via a common bar system if you horizontally push and hold the control handle towards the tongue of the machine it powers the top feed wheel down to help crush and bite into the material being fed if you pull or hold the end of the control handle towards the rear or in feed hopper end of the chipper it will raise the top feed wheel to allow a bigger opening for feeding material when you release the control handle it should automatically return to a center position that lets the top feed wheel float up and down on the material as it feeds in the basic swivel for the discharge spout is simply manual the swivel itself is equipped with the transport bolt and the spring lock pin without pinning it in place the discharge would rotate freely during chipping operation both have to be removed or disengaged to rotate the discharge spout and securely reinstalled prior to transporting the machine to rotate the discharge the person would typically grip the end of the discharge spout without putting his or her hand into the flow of discharging chips the discharging chips are dangerous projectiles and should never be directed towards people animals vehicles or structures that would cause injury or damage do not direct the discharge spouts towards the workers in the chipping or tree trimming area a hand-cranked swivel discharged spout is a modified version of the manual swivel discharge spout and all of the previously stated instructions apply except the swivel action itself is done by a tee handle connected with sprockets and chain to the swivel plates on the discharge manually turn the t-handle clockwise and the discharge spout rotates to the right turn the t-handle counterclockwise and the discharge rotates to the left the manual adjustable discharge flipper is located at the end of the discharge spout and is the most common way of adjusting the discharged chip flow up or down you will achieve the strongest chip flow with the discharge flipper adjusted so that it is in line with the straight section of the discharge spout the handle that positions the angle of the discharge flipper is spring-loaded to a shaft that inserts into one of several positioning holes that secures the flipper at a desired angle pinch grip the handle pivot the flipper to the desired angle and release the handle spring shaft into the lock notch so the more you deflect or restrict that straight flow of chips the more possibility there is of clogging the discharge spout most of the discharges include a stop bar that restricts the rotation of the crank once it is positioned at the required discharge height some chippers are ordered with the adjustable height discharge the height adjustment is accomplished by the use of a Tong Jack device with a hand crank the straight section of the discharge is mounted to the elbow of the discharge with a hinge as you rotate the crank one way it raises the discharge angle when you rotate it the other way it lowers the discharge angle [Music]

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Length: 29min 42sec (1782 seconds)

Published: Wed Jan 31 2018