Maintenance and Storage
1. Never tamper with the safety components recklessly . Check periodically that
they are functioning properly.
2. Make sure all screws, bolts , pins and cotter pins are in good condition to make
sure the machine is in safe operating condition . Also , visually inspect the
chipper to control if it is damaged and determine if repair is necessary.
3. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the chipper, stop the engine and check
that all moving parts have stopped.
4. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the same . The
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
6. Follow the instructions in this manual safely storing this machine off season.
7. Never store the chipper or fuel container in an enclosed space where there is
presence of flame, spark or pilot as water heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers
Etc.
8. Allow the chipper to cool at least 5 minutes before storing after shutting it down.
9. Always refer to the operator manual for proper instructions for off-season
storage.
10. If you need to empty the fuel tank, do it outside.
11. Observe your local rules for proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, fuel, oil
to protect the environment and natural resources.
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