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ASWP13 Brush Chipper Operation Step Action Feed brush into chipper • Ensure that hands and loose clothing do not become entangled with the brush • Do not stand directly behind the in-feed chute of the chipper • Do not feed chipper from the roadside • Turn away from roadside to retrieve more brush • Do not place hands or feet inside chipper in- feed chute • Larger limbs should be cut into smaller pieces to allow freer movement into chipper Free stuck limbs • Limbs lodged in machine can be freed by operating the directional control lever (if equipped) Note: For chippers with no directional control valve, follow the Removing Blockage section below. 5.3 Emergency Shut Down of Chipper Step Action Refer to manufacturer's instruction for further specific information Move directional control arm to the neutral position – If equipped • Stop movement of the in-feed rollers Move directional control arm to the neutral position – If equipped • Shut down machine to stop knives 5.4 Removing Blockage (Chipper) Step Action Shut down chipper • Shut down chipper • Secure chipper using Lock Out Procedures Follow manufacturer's instructions for Page 121

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