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WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type
of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable
of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failureto observe the following safety instructionscould result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: This symbol pointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, if not followed,couldendangerthe
personalsafety and/or property of yourselfand others. Readand follow all instructionsin this manual before
attemptingto operatethis machine. Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.
When you see this symbol.HEED ITS WARNING!
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawheretile equipmentisto be used. Remove
all rocks,bottles,cans, orother foreignobjectswhichcould be pickedup
or thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor damageto the machine.
2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygoggles duringoperationor while
performingan adjustmentor repair,to protecteyes. Thrownobjectswhich
ricochetcan causeseriousinjuryto the eyes.
3. Wearsturdy, rough-soledwork shoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.
Loosefitting clothesorjewelry canbe caught in movableparts. Never
operatethis machinein barefeet or sandals.Wearleatherworkgloves
whenfeedingmaterialin the chipperchute.
4. Beforestarting,check all bolts andscrewsfor propertightnessto be sure
the machineis in safeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachinefor
any damageat frequentintervals.
5. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionslabels,as necessary.
6. To avoidpersonalinjury or propertydamageuse extremecare in handling
gasoline. Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhen gasolineis spilled on yourself
or yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin andchangeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipes,and othersourcesof ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascap or addfuel while the engineis hot or running.
e. Allowengine to cool at least two minutesbefore refueling.
f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan 1/2 inch below bottom
of filler neckto providespacefor fuelexpansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Move
machineto anotherarea. Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstore the machineorfuel containerinsidewherethere is an open
flame, spark,or pilot light (e.g.furnace, waterheater,spaceheater,
clothesdryer,etc.).
j. To reducea fire hazard,keep machinefree of grass, leaves,or other
debris build-up.Clean up oil orfuel spillageand removeany fuel
soakeddebris.
k. Allowmachineto cool at least 5 minutesbeforestoring.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand in tile
manual(s)beforeattemptingto assemble andoperate.Keepthis manual
in a safeplace forfuture and regularreferenceand for orderingreplace-
ment parts.
2. Be familiarwith all controls andtheir proper operation.Know howto stop
the machineanddisengagethem quickly.
3. Neverallowchildren under 16years oldto operatethis machine.Children
16 yearsold and overshould readand understandthe operationinstruc-
tions andsafety rulesin this manualand shouldbetrainedand supervised
by a parent.
4. Neverallow adultsto operatethis machinewithout properinstruction.
5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildren at least75 feet from the
machinewhile it is in operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
7. Do not puthands andfeet near rotatingparts or in the feedingchambers
anddischargeopening.Contactwith the rotatingimpellercan amputate
fingers,hands,and feet.
8. Neverattempt to unclogeither the feed intakeor dischargeopening,
removeoremptyvacuumbag,or inspectand repairthe machinewhilethe
engine is running.Shutthe engineoff and waituntil all movingparts have
cometo a completestop. Disconnectthespark plugwire andground it
againstthe engine.
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