WOOD CHIPPER PRE-USE INSPECTION WOOD CHIPPER PRE USE INSPECTION CHECKLIST Date*WARNING * ONLY EXPERIENCED Operators to perform the following Checks * ALL REQUIRED PPE MUST BE WORN while performing these checks as the risk of injury from high pressure equipment is extremely dangerous. * This form MUST be completed EVERY MONTH as part of the Preventative Maintenance Schedule (PM) Inspections.FAULTS MUST be reported to the Operations Manager or SHQE Department Immediately.For Safety and operational instructions please refer to the Chipper Maintenance / Operating Manual – Before starting the machine.ENSURE THE CHIPPER IS TURNED OFFRoutine maintenance The following must be checked at least on a daily basis during use (also see Service schedule): Check engine oil.Check water level in radiator reservoir bottle. Check debris screen on front of radiator and remove any debrisCheck hydraulic oil level. When the machine is new, the oil level may drop during initial use. Regularly check and top-up until level settles. If a top up is required, thoroughly clean around filler cap before removing to help prevent debris falling into oil tank, top up as required and replace filler cap.Grease machine. Every 8 hours, one pump of grease to each of the six nipples at the central grease point manifold located near the control panel.Check all fasteners are present and assembled to the correct torque.Check proximity sensors on engine cover, removable hopper and trip bar are not damaged and working correctly. The trip bar sensor is the most vulnerable and if severely damaged could result in the trip bar not working. Check drive belt tension and adjust as necessary.Check pulleys and taper lock on flywheel shaft.Check flywheel blades for damage and sharpness. Machine performance is adversely affected if blades are blunt or damaged. Replace and sharpen blades as required. Make sure that the blade seat is clean and free of damage before reassembly. Shims are available to adjust for blade size reduction after sharpening. Please refer to blade sharpening for size limits, adjustment shims and setting. Ensure blade fasteners are correctly installed and tightened to the appropriate torque. Check after 1 hours’ work then weekly.Anvil and side anvil are replaceable and double sided. Make sure that the anvil seat is clean and free of damage before reassembly.Exercise extreme care to avoid injury when removing and replacing blades and anvils. The flywheel can turn creating crush and cutting points in and around the chipping chamber. Check all hydraulic hoses and fittings after 5 hours’ work. Beware of hydraulic oil leaks, they can cause serious injury while the engine is running and the system is under pressure. A leak can easily inject high pressure oil deep into flesh and blood stream requiring immediate medical attention. DO NOT CHECK FOR LEAKS WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. Hoses to the feed roller hydraulic motors are the most likely to become damaged as they are constantly moving during use. If hoses are replaced, all seals must be replaced at the same time.Check top and bottom feed motor bracket bolts weekly.For any track related servicing and maintenance, please consult your nearest Forst dealer and service centre. Name*FirstLast WHICH INSPECTION ARE YOU COMPLETING?*Select valueWEEKLYMONTHLY3 MONTHLY6 MONTHLY SHREDDER / CHIPPER ASSET NUMBER* IS THE AREA AROUND THE CHIPPER FREE FROM DEBRIS AND OTHER POSSIBLE TRIPPING HAZARDS?*Select valueYESNON/A IS THE GENERAL CLENLINESS OF THE MACHINE ACCEPTABLE?*Select valueYESNON/A DOES THE CONVEYOR / HOPPER HAVE ANY SCRAP MATERIAL ON IT THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE?*Select valueYESNON/A RECORD ENGINE / GENERATOR HOURS* HAS THE CHIPPER BEEN TESTED AND TAGGED?*Select valueYESNON/A WHAT IS THE TAGGED EXPIRY DATE?* ARE THE ELECTRICAL CABLES & HOSES FREE FROM WEAR AND IN GOOD CONDITION?*Select valueYESNON/A IS THE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON EASY TO LOCATE AND IN GOOD CONDITION (IDENTIFIABLE)?*Select valueYESNON/A IS THE CHIPPER CONTROL PANEL IN GOOD CONDITION?*Select valueYESNON/A ARE LABELS FOR THE CONTROLS AND SWITCHES VISABLE & READABLE?*Select valueYESNON/A WHAT IS THE FUEL LEVEL?*Select valueFULL – 3/43/4 – HALFHalf – 1/4 (FILL UP REQUIRED)EMPTY (FILL UP REQUIRED)TURN ON / START THE CHIPPER IS THE CHIPPER RUNNING SMOOTHLY AND NOT MAKING ANY UNUSUAL NOISES OR SOUNDS (eg. CLUNKING, GRINDING, SCREECHING etc)*Select valueYESNON/A PUT THE SHREDDER INTO FORWARD MODE – IS IT OPERATING CORRECTLY?*Select valueYESNON/A PUT THE CHIPPER INTO REVERSE MODE – IS IT OPERATING CORRECTLY?*Select valueYESNON/A PUT THE SHREDDER INTO FORWARD MODE – PRESS THE EMERGENCY STOP. DID THE SHREDDER TURN OFF?*Select valueYESNON/A PUT THE SHREDDER INTO REVERSE MODE – PRESS THE EMERGENCY STOP. DID THE SHREDDER TURN OFF?*Select valueYESNON/ACOMMENTS / NOTES RECORD ANY ISSUES OR MAINTENANCE CARRIED OUT ON THE MACHINE DURING THE WEEK GENERAL COMMENTS OR LIST ANY MAINTENANCE THAT MAY BE REQUIREDCOMPLETED BYNOTE: ONCE COMPLETED, ALL RESULTS MUST BE REVIEWED WITH AND SIGNED OFF BY THE OPERATIONS MANAGERSubmitReset
