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1. Safety instructions and regulations regarding health and safety during operation
1.1 Responsibility
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The GTS1000MZ woodchipper may only be operated by persons over eighteen years of age, never under influence of drugs and/
or alcohol and familiar with the safety rules and the operation manual. First and foremost, users must be able to stop the machine
immediately.
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Users are responsible for all damage caused to a third party.
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The GTS1000MZ woodchipper is only to be used for the purpose mentioned in this instruction booklet. If the machine is used for
any other purpose than described, the warranty and the responsibility of both the manufacturer and distributor will be null and void.
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The warranty will also be invalidated in the case of unauthorized intervention on the machine and whenever the safety instructions,
as described in the following enclosures, are not followed.
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The user should be aware of the rules and regulations concerning the environment and noise levels. When using the GTS1000MZ
woodchipper it is necessary for the user to wear personal protective equipment against noise (ear protection). Woodchipping has
to be stopped every hour for at least 15 minutes. During these intervals, which are necessary in order to avoid the user being ex-
posed to too much noise, the user should not be exposed to noise.
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In case of professional use of the GTS1000MZ woodchipper, the instructor must provide the user of the chipper with sufficient (writ-
ten) instructions to guarantee a safe use.
1.2 Instructions for safety during use
Users must wear heavy-duty footwear and appropriate, well fitting trousers. Safety goggles and hear protection are mandatory. Do not
wear loose clothes, or clothes with strings or ties. Long branches could lash into your face, so keep at a distance and always wear face
protection. Wear gloves whenever dealing with the blades.
Defects must be corrected before use. Use only ORIGINAL spare parts for your own safety and validity of the warranty.
Check before every use at least the following:
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Loose bolts and nuts
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Damaged rubber flaps in the input tube – change them if they are damaged or worn.
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Oil level in the engine
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Cracks in the plating and/or failed weldings
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Cracked or damaged wiring
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Infeed tube and rotor should be empty
• The user is responsible for the safety of all persons within a radius of 12 m. Mark off an area at least 3 meters wide and 12 meters
long on the output side. Use red/white ribbons for marking the danger zone. If your machine is equipped with a turnable output tube,
each time you change the direction of the output tube, the marked area needs to be adjusted accordingly. Always stand clear of the
discharge zone when operating the machine.
• Do not allow processed material to build up in the discharge zone; this may prevent proper discharge and
can result in kickback of material through the feed intake opening.
• See that the machine stands horizontal and check the tire pressure regularly (minimum 1.5 bar, maximum
1.9 bar).
• The engine should only be run outdoors or in well-ventilated spaces. The smoke from the exhaust is very
toxic and prolonged inhalation can be fatal.
• T he fuel tank must be filled using a funnel (Fig. 1), always in the open air or in a well-ventilated space, with
the engine switched off and having cooled down. Fuel is highly flammable. Do not smoke or light a fire. Use
only an approved container. Always replace and securely tighten the fuel cap after refilling.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine, but move the machine away from the area of spillage
before starting. Always clean up spilled fuel.
• Place the machine in such a way that the exhaust fumes are blown away from the operator position. If
needed move the machine.
• Do not operate the machine on a paved or gravel surface where ejected material could cause injury.
• O nly operate the machine in an open space (e.g. not close to a wall or other fixed object).
• Never leave the machine unattended. If you leave the machine, stop the engine (Fig. 2) and (if applicable)
remove the key (Fig. 3) from the contact or disconnect the spark plug wire.
• Assemble the machine completely before use. Never use the machine without the infeed or outfeed tube mounted on the machine.
If the machine is equipped with a turnable output tube, never remove the turnable output. Always assemble the belt cover and the
handle. All these parts assure that it is possible to work on a safe and easy way with the machine.
• If the blades hit a foreign object (anything except wood), or if the machine starts making unusual noises and/or shaking unusually, you
must switch off the machine at once to stop the blades rotating. Switch off the engine and take the machine to the recommended dealer.
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The blades are blunt when the material isn't smoothly pulled into the machine anymore. The blades should be turned, grinded or
replaced. Blunt blades increase the force on the rotor exponential and can cause broken parts which are not covered by warranty.
• Keep your face and body as far as possible from the input tube. While feeding the machine do not stand higher than the bottom of the
wheels. Keep your balance and make sure your feet have grip on the soil. Do not bent forwards. Do not allow hands or any other part of
the body or clothing inside the infeed or outfeed tube. Stay away from moving parts. Replace warning signs if damaged or not sufficiently
legible.
• It is prohibited to feed any other material into the machine (e.g. metal, stones, plastics or any other material) than those mentioned in the manual.
• If the machine becomes clogged at the input or output tube, shut-off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire or remove the key
(if applicable) before cleaning the debris. Keep the power source clear of debris and other accumulations to prevent damage to the
engine or possible fire. Remember that operating the starting mechanism on the engine will cause the cutting means to move.
• Do not tilt the machine while the engine is running.
Manual GTS-1000MZ - EN - D09-GV09020-01
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