Victory BXH-5x10 User manual

Victory Tractor Implements
WOOD CHIPPER USER MANUAL
Owner’s Manual: BXH-5x10, BXH-7x12

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Victory Tractor Implements Warranty
BXH5x10 & BHX7x12 Wood Chipper Warranty
This Product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service
for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the
operating and maintenance instructions supplied with this unit. This warranty does not cover misuse or
negligence. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any consequential damage or expenses
of any kind, including loss of profit. The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for tractor damage of
any kind. The manufacturer is not liable for maintenance of the product.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Warranty is void if repairs are attempted by anyone
other than an authorized Service Center.
If difficulties arise with the product, you should contact Victory Tractor Implements at the contact
information below. Only this location is authorized to make repairs to the product or provide for the
replacement of defective parts, which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of
product. The complete unit or parts should be returned to Victory Tractor Implements. The customer may have
to cover the return shipping expense and is responsible for avoiding damage from the transport. In-Transit
Damage is not covered by warranty. Please include your purchase receipt with any claim and keep a copy for
your own file.
The seller’s liability under warranty is limited to the repair of the product and/or replacement of parts and is
provided to the purchaser in lieu of all other remedies including incidental and consequential charges. There
are no warranties, expressed or implied other than those specified herein.
For the nearest agent please contact:
Centex Group Inc. dba Victory Tractor Implements
65 Pine Av., Suite 857,
Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Website: www.etractorimplements.com
Tel.: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]
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1INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of a3Point Hitch
Wood Chipper to compliment your operation.
This equipment has been designed and manufactured
to meet the needs of adiscerning timber or landscaping
industry.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your
Wood Chipper requires that you and anyone else who
will be using or maintaining the chipper, read and
understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance Trouble
Shooting information contained within the Operator's
Manual.
This manual covers the 3Point Hitch Wood Chipper
BX42, BX62 and BX92. Use the Table of Contents
or Index as aguide to locate required information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and
to pass on to new operators or owners.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION -The directions left,
right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this
manual, are determined when sitting in the tractor
driver's seat and facing in the direction of travel.
2SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert symbol identifies important safety
messages on the 3Point Hitch Wood Chipper and in
the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of personal injury or death. Follow the
instructions in the safety message.
Why is SAFETY important to you?
3 Big Reasons
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
SIGNALWORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages.
The appropriate signal word for each message has been
selected using the following guide-lines:
DANGER -Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the
most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
WARNING -Indicates apotentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
CAUTION -Indicates apotentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your 3Point Hitch Wood Chipper.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is

going to use, maintain or work around the 3Point
Hitch Wood Chipper be familiar with the using and
maintenance procedures and related SAFETY
information contained in this manual. This manual will
take you step-by-step through your working day and
alerts you to all good safety practices that should be
used while using the 3Point Hitch Wood Chipper.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices aworking part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
using this equipment is familiar with the recommended
using and maintenance procedures and follows all the
safety precautions.
Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury
or death by ignoring good safety practices.
•3Point Hitch Wood Chipper owners must give
operating instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the machine, and at least
annually thereafter.
•The most important safety device on this
equipment is aSAFE operator. It is the operator’s
responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and
Operating instructions in the manual and to follow
these. Most accidents can be avoided.
•Aperson who has not read and understood all
using and safety instructions is not qualified to use the
machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
•Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
•Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and
all safety signs before using,
maintaining, adjusting or
cleaning the 3Point Hitch
Wood Chipper.
2. Have afirst aid kit
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
3. Have afire
extinguisher available for
use should the need arise
and know how to use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This list includes but is not limited to:
-Ahard hat
-Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
-Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
-Heavy gloves
-Wet weather gear
-Hearing Protection
-Respirator or filter mask

6. Install and secure all guards before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear
protection for prolonged
exposure to excessive
noise.
8. Turn machine off,
stop and disable engine, remove ignition key and place
in your pocket, set park brake and wait for all moving
parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small children,
before using the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operate or maintaining the 3Point
Hitch Wood Chipper.
2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY
GUIDELINES
1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the
main concerns in designing and developing equipment.
However, every year many accidents occur which
could have been avoided by afew seconds of thought
and amore careful approach to handling equipment.
You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by
observing the following precautions in this section. To
avoid personal injury or death, study the following
precautions and insist those working with you, or for
you to follow them.
2. In order to provide abetter view, certain
photographs or illustrations in this manual may show
an assembly with asafety shield removed. However,
equipment should never be used in this condition. Keep
all shields in place. If shield removal becomes
necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is
not readable or is missing. Location of such safety
signs is indicated in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can
hinder alertness or coordination while using this
equipment. Consult your doctor about using this
machine while taking prescription medications.
5. Under no circumstances should young children
be allowed to work with this equipment. Do not
allow persons to use or assemble this unit until they
have read this manual and have developed a
thorough understanding of the safety precautions
and of how it works. Review the safety instructions
with all users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator
should be aresponsible, properly trained and
physically able person familiar with machinery and
trained in this equipment's operations. If the elderly are
assisting with work, their physical limitations need to
be recognized and accommodated.
7. Never exceed the limits of apiece of machinery.
If its ability to do ajob, or to do so safely, is in
question - DON'T TRY IT.
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may result in serious injury
or death and may impair the function and life of the
equipment.
9. In addition to the design and configuration of this
implement, including Safety Signs and Safety
Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine.
Refer also to Safety Messages and operation instruction