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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per-
sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate your chipper shredder. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in per-
sonal injury.When you see this symbol-heed
its warning.
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Your chipper-shredder was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
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ator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious
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WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product containschemicalsknownto the State of California
to cause cancer, birthdefects or other reproductiveharm.
GENERAL
OPERATION
Read thisowner's guidecarefully in itsentirety before
attemptingto assemble thismachine. Read,
understand,and follow all instructionson the machine
and in the manual(s) beforeoperation. Be completely
familiar with the controlsand the proper use of the
machine before operating it. Keep thismanual in a
safe place for future and regular reference and for
orderingreplacement parts.
Your chipper-shredderis a powerful tool, not a
plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme cautionat all
times. Your unit has been designed to performtwo
jobs; to chipand shred vegetation found in a normal
yard. Do not use itfor any other purpose.
Never allow children under age 16 to operate the unit.
Children 16 years and older shouldonlyoperate the
unit underclose parental supervision. Only
responsible individualswho are familiar with these
rules of safe operationshouldbe allowedto use your
unit,
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularlysmall children and pets. Stop the engine
when they are in the vicinityof the unit. Keep work
area clean and clear of branches or obstacleswhich
could cause you to stumbleor fall.
When feeding material intothisequipment, be
extremely carefulthat pieces of metal, rocks,bottles,
cans or other foreign objects are not included.
Personal injuryor damage to the machine could result.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, during
operationand while performingan adjustmentor
repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrownfrom the machine.
Wear sturdy, reugh-soled work shoes and closefitting
slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacksthat coverthe arms
and legs and steel-tood shoes are recommended. Do
notwear loose fitting clothes or jewelry and secure hair
so it is above shoulder length. They can be caughtin
moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet,
sandals or sneakers. Wear glovss when feeding
matedal in the chipper chute or shredder hopper.
Never placeyour hands, feet, or any part of your body
intothe shredder hopper,chipper chute, discharge
opening, or near any moving part while the engine is
running. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times. If it becomes necassary to push matedal into
the chipper chute or shredder hopper, use a small
diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.
If it is necessary for any reasonto unclogthe feed
intake or discharge openingsor to inspector repair any
part of the machine where a movingpart can come in
contact with your body or clothing,stop the machine,
allow it to cool,disconnectthe spark plug wire from the
spark plug and move it away from the spark plug
before attemptingto unclog, inspector repair.
Do not operate unitwhile underthe influence of alcohol
or drugs.
The machine shouldonly be operated on a level
surface. Never operate your uniton a slippery,wet,
muddyor icy surface. Keep yourwork area clean and
clear of branches or obstacles which could cause you
to stumbleand fall. Do notoverreach. Maintaining
properfooting and balance is essentialto preventing
accidents.
Do notallow an accumulationof processed material to
build up in the discharge area as thiswill prevent
properdischarge and can resultin kick-backfrom the
chipper chute.
Keep your face and body backfrom chipper chute to
avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
Do nottransport machine while engine is running.
If the cutting mechanism stdkesa foreign objector if
your machineshouldstart making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately stop the engine and allowthe
machine to come to a complete stop. Disconnectthe
spark plugwire and move it away from the spark plug.
Take the following steps.
a.
Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
o.
Check for any loose partsand tighten to assure
continuedsafe operation.
Never attempt to attach or remove catcher bagwhen
engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait for the
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