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Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the
equipment. Exercise caution at all times, when using power equipment.
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Read and follow
all instructions in this manual before
attempting to assemble or operate this equipment.
Failure
to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference
and for ordering replacement parts.
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Read this operating and service instruction
manualcarefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of
this power vacuum.
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Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safe operation
rules before using this equipment.
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Never allow children under 16 to operate this Chipper Vac.
Children 16 years and older should only operate under
close parental supervision.
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Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without
proper instructions.
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Do not allow passengers to ride on this equipment or on the
towing vehicle.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children. Also keep area clear of pets.
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Check fuel before starting,,, engine. Do not fill fuel tank
indoors, or when engine is running, or while engine is hot.
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine.
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Engine and muffler get hot. Do not touch! To avoid fire
hazard, keep clean of debris and other accumulations.
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Never store Chipper Vac with fuel in tank. Allow engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
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Do not change engine governor settings.
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Do not operate engine it air cleaner or cover is removed,
except for adjustment. Removal of these parts could create
a fire hazard.
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Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain all
moving parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark
plug wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent acciden-
tal starting. Keep throttle control lever in stop position.
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If the Chipper Vac should become blocked with debris at
any point, shut engine off and wait until the impeller comes
to a complete stop before attempting to remove the obstruc-
tion. Disconnect
spark plug wire to prevent accidental
starting.
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If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object, or if your
Chipper Vac should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine immediately,
disconnect the spark plug wire and
move the wire away from the spark plug. Allow the machine
to stop and take the following
steps.
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe operation.
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Check all bolts for tightness at frequent intervals to help
insure safe operation.
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Check vinyl hard top boot frequently
for wear. Replace if
worn or damaged.
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Never operate Chipper Vac unless deck adapter, hose,
hose adapter (nozzle), discharge chute (elbow), chipper
chute and top cover are properly attached in their place.
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Do not remove top cover or attempt to empty contents of
cart while engine is running.
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Never attempt to change hose adapter (nozzle) or to install
remote hose attachment when engine is running.
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Keep all shields and guards (e.g. chipper chute, discharge
chute (elbow) and hose adapter
(nozzle)
in place and
securely attached.
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Keep hands, feet, face, long hair and clothing out of inlet
and discharge area. There are ROTATING BLADES inside
these openings.
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Always wear safety glasses or otheJ'suitable eye protection
when operating or maintaining this equipment.
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Wear
protective gloves when feeding
material into the
chipper chute. Avoid loose fitting clothing.
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Keep face and body clear of the chipper chute to avoid
accidental
bounce back of any material.
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When feeding
material into this equipment, be extremely
careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other
foreign objects are not included. Personal injury or damage
to the machine could result.
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Do not stand behind cart in exhaust discharge area while
engine is running.
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Do not operate this equipment while intoxicated or while
taking drugs or medication
that impairs the senses and
reactions.
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When using this equipment, start with the vehicle transmis-
sion in first (low) gear and then gradually increase speed
only as conditions permit.
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Operate this equipment at reduced speed on rough terrain,
along creeks and ditches and on slopes to prevent tipping
or loss of control. Do not drive too close to a creek or ditch.
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Vehicle braking and stability are affected by the addition of
this equipment. Do not fill the Chipper Vac to its full capacity
without checking the capability of the towing vehicle to
safely pull and stop with the Chipper Vac attached.
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Before operating on any grade (hill) refer to the safety rules
in the vehicle owner's manual concerning safe operation on
slopes. Also refer to the SLOPE GUIDE on page 27 of this
owner's manual. Do not operate on slopes in excess of 10
degrees. STAY OFF STEEP SLOPES.
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Follow the maintenance instructions outlined in this manual.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means*-Attentlonl!
Become
alert!!
Your safety
is involved.
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DANGER:
This Chipper Vac 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 opera-
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tor can result in serious
injury. This unit is capable
of amputating
fingers
and hands and throwing
objects.
Failure to observe
the following
safety instructions
could result in serious
injury or death.
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