Predator Engines 60599 Owner's Manual page 4

Operating precautions
1. CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Using an engine indoors CAN KILL
YOU IN MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide. This is a poison you cannot
see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
2. Keep children away from the equipment,
especially while it is operating.
3. Locate the Chipper/Shredder on a flat,
level, sturdy surface capable of supporting
the weight of the Chipper/Shredder and
any additional tools and equipment.
4. Be extremely cautious of the rotating Blades
in the Chipper/Shredder. Never allow your
hands, fingers, or any other part of your body
to enter the Chipper Chute or Hopper.
5. Never place your hands, fingers, feet,
or any other part of your body close
to the Discharge Opening while the
Chipper/Shredder is in operation.
6. Do not look into the Hopper, Chipper Chute or
Discharge Opening when the machine is running.
7. Do not allow metal, stone, glass, or other foreign
objects to be fed into the Chipper/Shredder.
Use a stick to push the tree limbs,
leaves, etc. into the feed Hopper.
8. Do not attempt to use the machine
on a slope or slick surface.
9. Feed material slowly into the machine.
10. Branches larger than 1-1/4" diameter
should not be fed into the Chipper Chute
and branches larger than 3/8" diameter
should not be fed into the Hopper.
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 Hopper.
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12. If the machine becomes clogged,
immediately turn the Engine off. Wait until
the Chipper/Shredder comes to a complete stop.
Unplug the Spark Plug Wire from the Spark Plug.
Then clear the machine of the clogged material.
13. Keep all spectators at least six feet
from the Engine during operation.
14. Fire Hazard! Do not fill gas tank while engine is
running. Do not operate if gasoline has been spilled.
Clean spilled gasoline before starting engine.
Do not operate near pilot light or open flame.
15. Do not touch engine during use.
Let engine cool down after use.
16. Never store fuel or other flammable
materials near the engine.
17. Only use a suitable means of transport and
lifting devices with sufficient weight bearing
capacity when transporting the Engine.
18. Secure the Engine on transport vehicles to
prevent the tool from rolling, slipping, and tilting.
19. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA requirements.
20. Do not leave the equipment unattended when it is
running. Turn off the equipment (and remove safety
keys, if available) before leaving the work area.
21. Engine can produce high noise levels.
Prolonged exposure to noise levels
above 85 dBA is hazardous to hearing.
Always wear ear protection when operating or
working around the gas engine while it is operating.
22. Wear ANSI‑approved safety glasses, hearing
protection, and NIOSH‑approved dust mask/
respirator under a full face shield along
with steel‑toed work boots during use.
23. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
Caution is necessary when near the
engine's magneto or recoil starter.
24. Use only accessories that are recommended
by Harbor Freight Tools for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one
piece of equipment may become hazardous
when used on another piece of equipment.
25. Do not operate in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Gasoline‑powered
engines may ignite the dust or fumes.
26. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating this
piece of equipment. Do not use this piece of
equipment while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
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