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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
TO REDUCE
THE POTENTIAL
FOR ANY INJURY,
COMPLY
WITH
THE FOLLOWING
I
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS,
FAILURE
TO COMPLY
WITH
THE
INSTRUCTIONS
MAY
RESULT
IN
I
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PERSONAL
INJURY.
TRAINING
• Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be com-
pletely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this
machine before operating it Keep this manuat in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
• Children must never be allowed to operate this equipment.
•
No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while
taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions,
• This equipment
should never be operated in the vicinity
of children, pets or other persons.
• Never run your machine
in an enclosed area as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which
is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas.
• Never place your hands or any part of your body or cloth-
ing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near
any moving part while the machine or engine is running.
• If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or repair the
feeding chamber or any part of the machine where a mov-
ing part can come in contact with your body or clothing,
stop the machine, allow it to cool, disconnect
the spark
plug wire from the spark p)ug and move it away from the
spark plug before attempting such inspection or repair.
PREPARATION
• Wear safety glasses provided with your unit while operat-
ing the chipper-shredder to prevent injury from any mate-
rial which may be ejected out of the openings.
• Wear proper apparel. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing.
Wear gloves when handling material.
• HANDLE GASOLINE
WITH CARE as it is an extremely
flammable fuel.
• Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not fill the
fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the
engine is still hot. Turn the unit off and let the engine cool
before refueling.
• Fuel your
chipper-shredder
in a clean
area.
Do not
smoke while refueling.
• Fuel tank cap must be secure at alI times except during
refueling.
• Avoid spilling gasoiine or oil. Wipe the unit clean of any
spilled fuel or oil.
• Store fuel and oil in approved confiners,
away from heat
or open flame, and out of reach of children.
• This machine should be operated only upon a level surface.
• Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other fasteners
are properly secured.
OPERATION
• When feeding
shreddable material into this equipment,
be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles,
cans or other foreign objects are not included. Personal
injury or damage to the machine could result.
• If the cutting mechanism
strikes any foreign object or if
your machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away
from the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take
the following steps:
Inspect for damage.
Replace or repair any damaged parts.
Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure contin-
ued safe operation.
• The engine must be kept clean of debris and other accu-
mulations.
• Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to
build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper
discharge and can result in kick-back from feed opening.
• Never place your hands or any other part of your body or
clothing inside the feeding chamber,
discharge chute or
near any moving part while the engine is running.
• Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good work-
ing condition to assure continued safe operation.
• Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating
this machine.
• Keep your face and body back from the feed opening to
avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
• Do not ever-reach. Keep proper balance and footing at all
times.
• The engine governor settings on your machine must not
be altered,
changed,
or tampered
with. The governor
controls the maximum
safe operating
speeds and pro-
tects the engine
and all moving
parts
from damage
caused by overspeed.
•
Do net transport machine while engine is running.
• Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over
carburetor
air intake is removed,
except for adjustment.
Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
• When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection,
storage or to change an accessory, make sure the spark
plug wire is disconnected
from the spark plug and moved
away from the spark plug. The machine
should be
allowed
to cool down before making such inspection,
adjustments,
service, etc. Maintain your machine with
care and keep it clean for the best and continued safe
operation.
• Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.
• When not in use, your machine should be stored out of
the reach of children. Keep where gasoline fumes will not
reach an open flame or spark. For long periods of stor-
age, refer to the "Storage" section of this manual.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
ITI
MEANS--ATTENTION!!!
BECOME ALERT!!! I
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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