User Manual for FLEXIHIRE models including: FMS10-5, SOP Stump Grinder, FMS10-5 SOP Stump Grinder, Stump Grinder, Grinder
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SOP Stump Grinder Attachment Safety Guide - Flexihire Equipment Hire
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DocumentDocumentSafe Operating Procedure PPE Required Stump Grinder General Safety Instructions ·Complete pre-start checklist ·Read Manufacturers Operation Manual (www.flexihire.com.au) ·Report any faults or damage to Flexihire 1300FLEXIHIRE ·Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery ·Do not operate equipment near pedestrians or people ·Do not operate without the appropriate PPE as detailed ·Do not operate equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol General Engine Safety ·Refuelling Do not smoke, or introduce ignition source, always turn engine off and allow engine to cool first, relieve fuel pressure by loosening cap slowly, wipe clean any fuel spills prior to re-start, If fuel spilled on clothes change clothes, ensure cap is replaced & store fuel vessel away from work area ·Do not breathe fuel vapour & replace cap securely after fuelling ·Do not operate engine without adequate ventilation ·Beware of hot surfaces on engine & other parts Risk Assessment ·Assess the immediate work area for any hazards ·Control or eliminate all the risks associated with the hazards ·Hazards to check for that may require risk control- Overhead power lines Loose rocks Digging (underground services) Falling objects Steel Wire & Pipes High Voltage Traffic & moving machinery Foreign objects Stored energy air, hydraulic, electricity, pressure Operating Safety Instructions Read and understand the SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) and Operation Manual for the stump grinder. Perform a site walk around prior to operation looking for any foreign objects like metal, wire, rocks, bricks or other items other than the stump With the machine turned off, conduct a visual inspection on stump grinder Check there are no underground services like gas pipes, water, electricity head before each grind to ensure there are no cracks. Never allow children to operate machine or stand anywhere near machine When operating keep the lift arms as low as possible. Do not travel or turn whilst in operation. Minimum 8m distance from machine with lift arms up. Plan work area prior to operation & ensure there is a minimum 8m exclusion Turn on level ground. Go up and down slopes, not across them. Keep the zone where no person can enter heavy end of the machine uphill. Ensure the operator is wearing PPE including a face shield as objects can be Ensure all guards and covers are in place before use. ejected at high velocity Ensure all machines controls and levers are in the NEUTRAL position before When grinding wheel is in motion, do not drive machine. Grinding wheel starting the machine must be fully stopped before moving machine. Digging Safety ·Always contact local authorities prior to performing any digging to identify underground services Sign Off ·I/We, have been issued with and read through the Standard Operating Procedure Stump Grinder ·I/We also understand that it is essential, that before any works commence with the stump grinder that: · There is an exclusion zone of a minimum of 8m that no person can enter during the operation of the stump grinder; and · An assessment of the ground for objects, such as metal wire and underground services like gas pipes and electricity should be conducted before operation; and · The operator of the stump grinder is wearing all recommended PPE during operation. Name _________________________________________ Name _________________________________________ Signature _____________________________ Signature _____________________________ Date _________ Date _________ FMS10-5.1.3.9.6.9 SOP Stump Grinder Version #: FLX 3.1 Issue: October 2021 Review: October 2026