Yard Machines 462 Thru 465 Operator's Manual page 5

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DO NOT DEPOSIT BRANCHES LARGER THAN 1/2 INCH DIAMETER INTO THIS HOPPER.
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WEAR APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES AND EAR PROTECTION.
AVOID LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING.
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Read the Owner's Manual before starting and using this chipper/shredder.
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Keep hands, feet, face and clothing out of shredder hopper inlet and chipper chute inlet.
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Keep hands, feet, face and clothing away from discharge area and moving parts.
• Keep hands and feet out of discharge opening when chipper/shredder is running. The
rotating cutting blades inside opening will cause serious personal injury.
• Do not transport unit with engine running.
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Keep bystanders, children, and pets away from operating and discharge
• If chipper/shredder jams or becomes clogged, shut engine off right away and wait for • If chipper/shredder jams or becomes clogged, shut engine off right away and wait for
all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent
it from touching the spark plug. Use only a long wooden stick (or long-handled shovel) to it from touching the spark plug. Use only a long wooden stick (or long-handled shovel) to
clear away discharged materials or blockages. clear away discharged materials or blockages.
• Keep all shields and guards in place and securely attached. • Keep all shields and guards in place and securely attached.
• DO NOT use hands or feet to clear material from the discharge area or discharge opening.
• DO NOT use hands or feet to clear material from the discharge area or discharge opening.
• DO NOT install parts, or remove, adjust, or service the discharge screen or any other part while • DO NOT install parts, or remove, adjust, or service the discharge screen or any other part while
the chipper/shredder is running. DO NOT operate the chipper/shredder on uneven ground, the chipper/shredder is running. DO NOT operate the chipper/shredder on uneven ground, or on a
paved, gravel, or hard surface. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area-exhaust gas contains paved, gravel, or hard surface. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area-exhaust gas contains
poisonous carbon monoxide fumes.
poisonous carbon monoxide fumes.
TO AVOID A FIRE HAZARD, KEEP LEAVES, GRASS, AND OTHER
TO AVOID A FIRE HAZARD, KEEP LEAVES, GRASS, AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS AWAY FROM HOT ENGINE AND MUFFLER.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE
THIS MACHINE UNLESS THE
CHUTE DEFLECTOR HAS BEEN
PROPERLY INSTALLED AND IS
SECURED WIT H THE HAND
KNOBS.
DANGER
!
ROTATING CUTTING BLADES.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT
OF OPENING WHILE MACHINE
IS RUNNING.
DANGER
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY:
WARNING WARNING
MATERIALS AWAY FROM HOT ENGINE AND MUFFLER.
Figure 2 Safety labels found on your unit
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or on a
AC
0158A