Engine exhaust gases, wood dust and gasoline vapors
contain health hazardous substances! Use a safety
respirator and safety goggles when working with the
chipper shredder!
ATTENTION – DANGER!
• Dress appropriately when operating the chipper shredder. Always wear sturdy footwear and safety
goggles. Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never operate the chipper shredder with bare
feet. DO NOT wear loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts.
This unit discharges debris at high speeds. Always wear
protective goggles.
WARNING!
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before operating.
• ALWAYS maintain secure footing and solid balance while starting or operating the chipper shredder.
Never lean directly over the machine.
• Operate the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
• DO NOT operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• ALWAYS wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit
• Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents occurring to other people or property.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
• Make sure chipper shredder is free of debris before starting the engine.
• DO NOT put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times.
• ALWAYS operate the chipper shredder outdoors, on a firm, level, earthen or grassy surface where the unit
will be stable and stay in position.
• Never attempt to operate the unit on a slope, or on a wet or slippery surface where you could slip and fall
toward the chipper cone or hopper openings.
• ALWAYS obey the size limitations for tree limbs and branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide portion
of this manual.
• NEVER leave the machine running unattended. Always turn off the engine, wait for the rotor to come to a
complete stop before leaving the area.
• ALWAYS keep hands out of the shredder hopper when feeding materials. Never wrap fingers tightly
around branches as you are feeding them into the unit, as a sudden inward surge could pull your hands
and arms into the unit.
• NEVER allow material to build up in the discharge area or shredding chamber, as this may cause new
material being fed into the machine to kickback with sufficient force to injure you or other bystanders.
• NEVER attempt to reposition or move the chipper shredder unit while it is running. Doing so could cause
the machine to tip over, and reaching to steady the unit could result in accidental insertion of your hands
into the chipper cone or shredder hopper areas.
• NEVER continue to operate the machine if it starts making unusual noise or vibration. Shut the engine
off immediately, allow the rotor to stop, disconnect the spark plug wire. Inspect the unit for any signs of
damage or foreign material in the chipping or shredding areas. Remove any solid material that may be
preventing the unit from operating properly.
• NEVER attempt to unclog a shredder hopper or discharge chute, or perform any maintenance work while
the machine is running. Before doing this, always shut the engine off and allow the rotor to come to a
complete stop.
• ALWAYS make sure that the shredding chamber, shredder hopper are empty before starting the unit after
it has been idle. Attempting to start the unit with material in these areas could cause the engine starting
cord to stop suddenly, injuring your hand and fingers, or toppling the unit over. Vibration is generally a
warning sign of trouble.
• NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running.
• After striking a forgein object, stop the engine (motor) and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete
stop. Thorougly inspect the machine for any damage, repair the damage before restarting and operating
the machine.
• DO NOT change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine.
Do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running. If someone does enter the area,
shut the unit off immediately until they leave. Organize the work area prior to starting work.
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