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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENllAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWfNG SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WfTH THE lNSTRUCTfONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. 1
TRAINING
Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of
this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future and regular reference or for ordering
replacement parts.
Children must never be allowed to op”erate this
equipment.
No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while
taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
lWs equipment should never be operated in the vicinity of
children, pets or other persons.
Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas.
Never place your hands or any part of your body or
clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge. chute, or
near any moving part while the machine or engine is
running.
Hit is necessary for any reason to inspect or repair the
feeding chambers or any part of the machine where a
moving part can come in contact with your body .or
clothing, stop the machine, allow it to cool, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from
the spark plug before attempting such inspection or
repair.
PREPARATION
Wear safety goggles, work gloves and shoes while
operating the chipper/shredder. Do not wear loose
cbthing or jewelry.
Operate chipper/shredder only on a level surface.
Do not operate the chipper/shredder on a paved or gravel
surface.
Before starting the chipper/shredder, check that all
screws, nuts, bolts and all other fasteners are properly
secured. Replace all damaged or unreadable warning
and operating decals.
Check fuel level before starting engine. Gasoline is highly
flammable; handle with care. Use only an approved
container.
Do not fill fuel tank indoors, when engine is running, or
until engine is allowed to cool. Do not smoke.
Reinstall fuel cap on tank and fuel container. Wipe the unit
clean of any spilled fuel.
oPERAmoN
Before starting the machine, operators shall make certain
that the cutting chamber is empty.
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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your machine should stari making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from
the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take the
following steps:
.Insf%t for damage.
Replace or repair any damaged parts.
Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued
safe operation.
The engine must be kept clean of debris and other
accumulations.
Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to
build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper
discharge and can restilf in kti-back from feed opening.
Never place your hands or any other part of your body or
clothing inside the feeding chamber, dis~arge chute or
near any moving part while the engine .is running.
Keep all guards and deflectors in p!ace and in good
working condition to assure continued safe operation.
Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating
this machine.
Keep your face and body back from the feed opening to
avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
Do not over-reach. Keep proper balance and footing at all
times.
The engine governor settings on your machine must not
be altered, changed, or tampered with. The governor
controls the maximum safe: operating speeds and
protects the engine and all rnovmg parts from damage
caused by over-speed. Authorized service personnel
should perform these adjustments if aproblem exist.
Do not transport machine while engine is running.
Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over
carburetor air:intake is removed, except for adjustment.
Removal,of stih~rts could create afire hazard.
ff chipperlshredder becomes clogged the operator must
shut-off engine, and disconnect SPSAplug before clearing
debris.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
When this equipment is stoppad for servicing, inspection,
storage or to change an accessory, make sure the spark
plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug and moved
away from the spark plug. The machine should be
allowed to cool down before making such inspection,
adjustments, service, etc. Maintain your machine with
care and keep it clean for the best and continued safe
operation. Authorized service shall be sought if aproblem
exists.
Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.
When not in use, your machine should be stored out of
the reach of children. Keep where gasoline fumes will not
reach an open flame or spark. For long periods of storage,
refer to the “Storage- secti?n of this manual.
INING:Thisunitisequipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved foreskovered, brush-
red or grass~vered fand unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with aspark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any)
@rk arrester is used, it should be maintained in effecdve workhg order by the operator.
e~te of CStfofia the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the Cafifomia Pubfk Resources Coda). other states may have similar iaws
ml laws appfy on federal lands. Aspark amester for the mufffer is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer.
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