Troy-Bilt 47260 Owner/Operator Manua page 13

9. If equipment strikes any foreign
object or starts making an unusual
noise or vibration, immediately
shut off engine, disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug, and
allow all moving parts to come to
a complete stop. Then take the
following steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Replace or repair any damaged
parts.
c. Check for and tighten any loose
parts.
10. If equipment jams or becomes
clogged, immediately shut off en-
gine, disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug, and allow all
moving parts to come to a com-
plete stop. Use only a wooden
stick to clear away debris.
11. Before changing vacuuming
attachments or screens, or before
adjusting fan cover, shut off en-
gine, disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug, and allow all
moving parts to come to a com-
plete stop.
12. Keep all guards, covers, and
deflectors in place and in good
working condition.
13. Do not operate the equipment
unless the chipper chute and the
fan cover assembly are securely
installed.
14. Always stand clear of dis-
charge area when operating equip-
ment without collection bag in-
stalled. Material exits at high
speed from the discharge deflector.
15. Keep your face and body
safely away from chipper chute.
When chipping, stand on either
side of chute and keep arms per-
pendicular (at a 90
0
angle) to
chute inlet.
16. Do not overreach when feed-
ing material into chipper chute.
Keep proper balance and footing at
all times.
17. Do not operate equipment
with vacuum snout unless collec-
tion bag is installed.
18. Shut off the engine and dis-
connect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug before transporting
the machine in a vehicle or trailer.
19. Before removing or installing
collection bag, shut off engine, dis-
connect spark plug wire from
spark plug, and allow all moving
parts to come to a complete stop.
20. Empty the collection bag after
each use. Decomposing debris
could generate enough heat to
catch fire. Before emptying the
collection bag, shut off engine, dis-
connect spark plug wire from
spark plug, and allow all moving
parts to come to a complete stop.
21. Exercise extreme caution on
slopes and avoid excessively steep
slopes. On the self-propelled
model, do not shift gears on
slopes.
22. Never operate this equipment
at high transport speeds on slip-
pery surfaces.
23. Look behind and use care
when operating in reverse.
24. Do not allow any part of the
engine, especially around the cool-
ing fins and muffler, to become
clogged with leaves, oil, grease or
any other combustible material.
25. When operating without the
collection bag installed, do not
use your hands or feet to remove
material from the ground beneath
the discharge area. Use a long-
handled shovel or a long stick to
safely remove material.
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Safety
26. Remove hearing protection and
watch for traffic when operating
near, or when crossing roadways.
27. Never leave equipment unat-
tended when engine is running.
Shut off engine and disconnect
spark plug wire from spark plug
before leaving equipment.
28. Use only attachments and ac-
cessories that are approved for use
with this equipment.
29. Operate equipment only in
daylight or in good artificial light.
30. Do not operate equipment un-
less the rubber retainer flap inside
the chipper chute is in good condi-
tion, is securely installed, and is
hanging freely inside the chute.
31. Do not tamper with the engine
governor settings. The governor
controls the maximum safe operat-
ing speed and protects the engine
and all moving parts from damage
caused by excessive speed.
Authorized service shall be sought
if a problem exists.
32. This equipment is provided
with a safety interlock system
which prevents the engine from
starting unless a vacuuming attach-
ment and the fan cover are in-
stalled. It is also designed to shut
off the engine if the operator at-
tempts to remove a vacuuming at-
tachment or the fan cover while
the engine is running. Never at-
tempt to disconnect or to otherwise
defeat the purpose of this system.
If the interlock system fails to op-
erate properly, shut off the engine
and do not operate this equipment
until the system has been repaired
and is functioning properly.
Before using the equipment each
day, check the operation of the
safety interlock system as ex-
plained on Page 22 of this Manual.