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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per-
sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate your chipper shredder. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in per-
sonal injury.When you see this symbol-heed its warning.
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Your chipper-shredder was builtto be operated according to the rules for safe operation in /
RAN P_I=R- this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the pert of the oper- /
.......... ator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious /
injury to yourself or others. /
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,_ WARNING: The Engine Exhaustfrom this product containschemicalsknowntothe State ofCalifornia
tocause cancer, birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
GENERAL OPERATION
Read thisowner's guidecarefullyin itsentiretybefore
attemptingtoassemble thismachine. Read,
understand,and follow allinstructionsonthe machine
and inthe manual(s) beforeoperation. Be completely
familiar withthe controlsand the properuseof the
machinebefore operating it. Keep thismanual in a
safe placefor future and regular referenceand for
orderingreplacement parts.
Your chipper-shredderisa powerful tool,nota
plaything. Therefore, exerciseextreme cautionat all
times. Your unit hasbeen designedtoperformtwo
jobs;to chipand shredvegetationfound ina normal
yard. Do notuse itfor anyother purpose.
Never allowchildrenunder age 16 tooperate the unit.
Children16 years andoldershouldonlyoperate the
unitunderclose parentalsupervision. Only
responsibleindividualswho are familiar withthese
rulesofsafe operationshouldbe allowedtouse your
unit,
Keep the area ofoperation clearofall persons,
particularlysmallchildrenand pets. Stopthe engine
whenthey are inthe vicinityof the unit. Keepwork
area cleanand clearofbranchesor obstacleswhich
could cause you tostumbleor fall.
When feeding material intothisequipment, be
extremely carefulthat piecesof metal, rocks,bottles,
cans or otherforeign objectsare notincluded.
Personal injuryordamage tothe machine could result.
Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygoggles,during
operationand while performingan adjustmentor
repair,toprotecteyesfrom foreign objectsthatmay be
thrownfrom the machine.
Wear sturdy,reugh-soled workshoes and closefitting
slacksand shirt. Shirt andslacksthat coverthe arms
and legs and steel-toodshoesare recommended. Do
notwear loosefitting clothesorjewelryandsecure hair
so it is above shoulderlength. They can be caughtin
movingparts. Never operate aunitin barefeet,
sandalsor sneakers. Wear glovss when feeding
matedal in the chipperchuteorshredder hopper.
Never placeyourhands,feet, orany partof your body
intothe shredder hopper,chipperchute,discharge
opening, or near anymoving partwhilethe engine is
running. Keep clearofthe dischargeopeningat all
times. Ifit becomes necassarytopush matedal into
the chipperchuteorshredder hopper,usea small
diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.
If itisnecessaryfor any reasonto unclogthefeed
intakeordischargeopeningsorto inspectorrepair any
partofthe machinewhere a movingpart can come in
contact withyour bodyorclothing,stopthe machine,
allowitto cool,disconnectthe spark plugwirefrom the
spark plugand move itaway from the sparkplug
before attemptingtounclog, inspector repair.
Donot operate unitwhileunderthe influence ofalcohol
or drugs.
The machine shouldonlybe operated ona level
surface. Never operate your unitona slippery,wet,
muddyor icysurface. Keep yourworkarea clean and
clear ofbranchesorobstacleswhichcould causeyou
to stumbleand fall. Do notoverreach. Maintaining
properfooting and balanceis essentialtopreventing
accidents.
Do notallow an accumulationofprocessedmaterialto
buildupinthe dischargearea as thiswillprevent
properdischargeand can resultin kick-backfrom the
chipperchute.
Keepyour face and bodybackfrom chipperchute to
avoidaccidentalbounceback ofany material.
Do nottransportmachine whileengine isrunning.
Ifthe cuttingmechanismstdkesa foreign objector if
your machineshouldstart makingan unusualnoiseor
vibration,immediately stopthe engineand allowthe
machine tocome to a complete stop. Disconnectthe
spark plugwire andmove itawayfrom the sparkplug.
Take thefollowing steps.
a. Inspectfor damage.
b. Repair or replaceany damaged parts.
o. Check for any loosepartsand tighten toassure
continuedsafe operation.
Never attempttoattachor remove catcher bagwhen
engine isrunning. Shutthe engineoff andwaitfor the
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