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READ THESE OPERATING GUIDELINES BEFORE YOU PROCEED ANY FURTHER
1. DO NOT put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact
with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands and feet.
2. Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute, feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty and
free of all debris.
3. Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and remove any metal, rocks, or other foreign objects which
could cause personal injury or damage to the machine.
4. If it becomes necessary to push material through the shredder hopper, use a small diameter stick. Do not use
your hands or feet.
5. If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration,
immediately shut the engine off. Allow the impeller to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug
wire, ground it against the engine and perform the following steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c.
Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation.
6. DO NOT allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area. This can prevent
proper discharge and result in kickback of material through the feed opening.
7.
DO NOT attempt to shred or chip material larger than specified on the machine or in this manual. Personal
injury or machine damage could result.
8. NEVER attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening while the engine is running. Shut the
engine off, wait until all moving parts have stopped, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against
the engine before clearing debris.
9. NEVER operate without the hopper, chipper chute, or discharge chute properly attached to the machine.
10. NEVER empty or change discharge bag while the engine is running. Stop the engine when leaving the
operating position.
11. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly.
12. Keep your face and body back and to the side of the mulcher chute while feeding material into the machine
to avoid accidental kickback injuries.
13. NEVER operate this machine without good visibility or light.
14. DO NOT operate on a non-level surface.
15. DO NOT operate in a confined space.
16. DO NOT operate this machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
17. DO NOT touch the muffler and engine as they become hot and can cause a burn.
18. NEVER pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
19. DO NOT leave the machine running while unattended.
20. Keep children, bystanders, and pets 25m away.
21. Use only manufacturer approved accessories/attachments.
This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any
type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
Always wear hearing and eye protection while operating this machine or if you are within 25 metres of
this machine.
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