PartI: General Safety Rules
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required,see your authorized dealer for engine governor adjustments.
I. Keep combustible substancesaway fromthe engine when it ishot.
J. Never cover the machine while the muffler isstill hot.
K. Donotoperatethe enginewiththe aircleaner orthe carburetor airintakecover
removed. Removalofsuchparts couldcreateafire hazard. Donotuseflammable
solutionsto clean the airfilter.
L. The mufflerandenginebecome very hotand can cause a severeburn;do nottouch.
GeneralSafety
WARNING
Operating thisWood Chipper safelyisnecessary topreventor minimize the riskofdeathor
seriousinjury. Unsafeoperation can createanumberofhazardsfor you. Alwaystakethe
following precautionswhen operating:
A. YourWoodChipper isapowerfultool,notaplaything. Exerciseextremecaution atall
times. The machine isdesigned toChipWoods.Do notuse it for any otherpurpose.
B. Knowhowto stop the Wood Chipper quickly.
C. Neveroperateyour unit on aslippery, wet,muddy, or icy surface. Exercisecaution to
avoid slipping or falling.
D. See manufacturer sinstructionsforproper operation and installation ofaccessories.
E. Never use the machine withoutensuring thatall guardsand shieldsare inplace.
F. Never, underanyconditions,remove,bend,cut,fit,weld,orotherwisealter standard
parts on theWoodChipper. Thisincludesall shieldsand guards.Modificationstoyour
machine couldcausepersonalinjuriesand propertydamage and will invalidyour
warranty.
G. Ifthemachine starttomakean unusualnoiseorvibrate, shutdowntheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwire, keeping it awayfromthesparkplug toprevent
accidentalstarting, wait5minutesfor enginetocooldown,theninspectfordamage.
Vibration isgenerallyawarning oftrouble. Checkdamaged parts and clean,repair
and/or replace asnecessary.
H. Never tamper with safety devices. Checktheir proper operation regularly.
I. Beforeperforming anymaintenanceorinspection procedure,shutdownthe engine,
disconnectthe sparkplug wire keeping it away fromthe sparkplug toprevent
accidentalstarting, wait 5 minutesfor machine to cooldown.
J. Neverallowpeople who areunfamiliar withtheseinstructionstousethe Wood Chipper.
Allowonlyresponsibleindividualswhoare familiar withtheserulesofsafeoperation to
use your machine.
K. Neveroverload or attempttochipwoodsbeyond the manufacturer srecommendation.
It could result inpersonalinjury ordamage to the machine.
L. Whileusing,don't hurry or takethingsfor granted. When indoubtaboutthe
equipmentor your surroundingsstop the machine and take time to lookthingsover.
M. Never operate the machine when under the influenceofalcohol, drugs,or medication.
