ASWP13 Brush Chipper Operation
4.0 Mandatory Information / Work Practices
The following are the general mandatory requirements for an arborist when working with a
brush chipper.
Operators shall wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Only qualified personnel may operate a chipper
Routine inspection and maintenance must be completed as per the manufacturer's
instructions
Do not wear jewelry or clothing that could become entangled in brush or moving parts
Secure long hair so that it does not become entangled in moving parts
Never place any body parts in the in-feed chute for any reason while the machine is
operating
Never place yourself in front of the discharge chute
Inspect chipper prior to use
Ensure all guards and protective devices are operational and in place
Ensure manufacturer's instructions are readily available and have been understood by
the operator
5.0 Work Practice
The following information will provide general information that is required when working with a
brush chipper.
Note: Refer to owner / operator manuals for specific brush chipper operation / maintenance.
5.1 Pre-operational Checks
Step Action
Inspect chipper
Note: An example of chipper inspection
points are shown in Figure 1
• Inspect as per the manufacturer's
instructions
• Inspect guards
• Ensure the manufacturer's instructions are
available
Note: An example of a chipper inspection points
are shown in Figure 2.
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