General Safety
Operating this shredder-chipper safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious injury. Unsafe operation can
create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this machine:
•Your shredder-chipper is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The machine is designed to
chip wood and shred most organic materials. Do not use it for any other purpose.
•Thoroughly inspect the area in which you will be working and remove all foreign objects. Look for rope, wire, etc., and remove
these objects before shredding/chipping. Inserting these objects into the shredder-chipper hopper could damage the machine
and/or cause injury.
•Know how to stop the shredder-chipper quickly.
•Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surface. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
•See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories.
•Never use the machine without ensuring that all guards and shields are in place.
•Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the shredder-chipper. This
includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and property damage and will void
your warranty.
•Never use the machine with the Hopper(s) or Discharge Chute removed.
•Never place any part of your body in the shredder-chipper Hopper(s), discharge opening, or near any moving part while the
machine is running. Keep the area of discharge clear of anything that will obstruct a clear discharge. Wind can also change
discharge direction, so be aware. If it becomes necessary to push material into the shredder-chipper Hopper(s), use a small
diameter stick, NOT WITH YOUR HANDS.
•Keep your face and body back from the shredder-chipper Hopper(s) to avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
•Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and
can result in kickback from the shredder-chipper Hopper(s).
•Allow only one person to operate the shredder-chipper at any time.
•Always operate the machine from the Operator Zone (see Figure 5 on page 11). Never pass or stand on the discharge side of
the machine when the Engine is running or the Rotor is turning.
•If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, shut down the Engine, disconnect the Spark Plug Wire,
keeping it away from the Spark Plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes, then inspect for damage. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble. Check for damaged parts and clean, repair, and/or replace as necessary.
•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
•Never try to pick up, move, or transport the machine while the Engine is running or the Rotor is turning.
•Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedure on the shredder-chipper, shut the Engine OFF, remove the Spark
Plug Wire, and keep it away from the Spark Plug.
•Never allow people who do not understand and/or have not read this Safety and Operating Instructions Manual to use the
shredder-chipper. Allow only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine.
•Never overload or attempt to shred or chip material beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. Personal injury or damage
to the machine could result.
•While using the shredder-chipper, don't hurry or take things for granted. When in doubt about the equipment or your
surroundings, stop the machine and take the time to look things over.
•Never operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
•Use the machine only in daylight.
•Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
•Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment in good operating condition.
