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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin this manual
beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywith
theseinstructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California
to causecancerandbirthdefectsorother reproductiveharm.
Thismachinewas built to be operatedaccordingto the safeopera-
tion practicesin this manual.As withany typeof powerequipment,
carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcan resultin
seriousinjury.Thismachineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,
toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethe following
safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
Your Responsibility--Restrictthe use of thispowermachineto
personswho read,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon the machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand
in themanualbeforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Keep
thismanualina safeplacefor futureandregularreferenceandfor
orderingreplacementparts.
• Readthe Operator'sManualand followall warningsand safety
instructions.Failureto do so can resultin seriousinjuryto the
operatorand/orbystanders.Forquestionscall, 1-800-4MY-
HOME.
• Be familiarwith all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow
to stopthe machineand disengagethemquickly.
• Neverallowchildrenunder 16 yearsof age to operatethis
machine.Children16andovershouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsand safe operationpracticesin thismanualandon
the machineand be trainedandsupervisedby anadult.
• Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Keepbystanders,pets,andchildrenat least75feetfromthe
machinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
the area.
• Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
• Do not puthandsand feet near rotatingpartsor in the feeding
chambersanddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotating
impellercan amputatefingers,hands,and feet.
• Neverattemptto unclogeitherthe feed intakeor discharge
opening,removeor emptybag,or inspectand repairthe machine
whilethe engineis running.Shutthe engineoff andwaituntilall
movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnectthe spark
plugwireandgroundit againstthe engine.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentis to be used.
Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich
could bepickedupor thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor
damageto the machine.
• Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduring operation
andwhile performingan adjustmentor repair,to protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan causeseriousinjuryto
the eyes.
• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan becaughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethis machinein barefeetorsandals.Wear
leatherworkgloveswhenfeedingmaterialinthe chipperchute.
• Beforestarting,checkall bolts and screwsfor propertightnessto
besurethe machineis insafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachinefor any damageat frequentintervals.
• Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as necessary.
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