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1.4 opERATIoN sAfETY
1.
Always stand clear of discharge area
when operating this machine. keep face
and body away from feed and discharge
openings.
2.
keep hands and feet out of feed and
discharge openings while machine is op-
erating to avoid serious personal injury.
Stop and allow machine to come to a complete stop before
clearing obstructions.
3.
Set up your work site so you are not endangering traffic and
the public. Take great care to provide adequate warnings.
4.
Do not climb on machine when operating. keep proper
balance and footing at all times.
5.
Check cutting chamber to verify it is empty before starting
the machine.
6.
The disk will continue to rotate when clutch is disengaged.
Shut off the machine, disconnect the battery, remove the
ignition key and make sure all moving parts have come to
a complete stop.
7.
Do not insert branches larger than 8 inches
in diameter into chipper or machine damage
may occur.
8.
When feeding material into machine, do
not allow metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any
other foreign material to be fed into the
machine.
9.
Ensure debris does not blow into traffic, parked cars, or
pedestrians.
1.5 fEED RoLLER sAfETY
1.
The feed roller can cause serious
injury or death. keep hands, feet
and clothing away from the feed
roller and chipper disk blades.
2.
Never climb onto the feed chute
when the unit is operating or run-
ning.
3.
Do not overreach. keep proper
balance and footing at all times.
4.
Never allow passengers to ride on
the feed chute.
PN 18280-00 R041306
10.
keep the machine clear of debris and other accumula-
tions.
11.
Do not allow processed material to build up in the discharge
area. This may prevent proper discharge and can result in
kickback of material through the feed opening.
12.
Shut off machine immediately if the machine
becomes clogged, the cutting mechanism
strikes any foreign object, or the machine
starts vibrating or making an unusual noise.
Shut off the machine, disconnect the bat-
tery, remove the ignition key and make sure
all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. After machine stops:
A.
Inspect for damage.
B.
Replace or repair any damaged parts.
C.
Check for and tighten any loose parts.
13.
On electric start models, disconnect cables from battery
before doing any inspection or service. Remove key.
14.
Check blade bolts for proper torque after every 8 hours of
operation. Check blades and rotate or resharpen daily or as
8 INch
required to keep blades sharp. Failure to do so may cause
poor performance, damage or personal injury and will void
the machine warranty.
203 mm
5.
When feeding material into the feed roller:
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A.
Wear eye, face and hearing protection.
B.
Release material and stand to side of feed chute.
6.
When inspecting or servicing the feed roller, secure the feed
roller in the raised position using the snap pin located on
the roller slide.
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