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Operation
1. Do not puthands andfeet near rotatingparts or inthe feedingchambers
and dischargeopening.Contactwith the rotatingimpellercan amputate
fingers,hands,andfeet.
2. Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute,feed intake,and
cuttingchamberareempty andfree of all debris.
3. Thoroughlyinspectall materialto be shreddedand removeany metal,
rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhichcould cause personal
injuryor damageto the machine.
4. If the impellerstrikesaforeign objector ifyour machineshouldstart
makingan unusualnoise or vibration,immediatelyshutthe engineoff.
Allowthe impellerto cometo a completestop. Disconnectthe spark plug
wire, groundit againstthe engineand performthe followingsteps:
a. Inspectfor damage.
b. Repairor replaceany damagedparts.
c. Checkfor anyloose parts andtighten to assure continuedsafe opera-
tion.
5. Do not allowan accumulationof processedmaterialto build up in the
dischargearea.This canpreventproperdischargeand resultin kickback
of materialthroughthefeed opening.
6. Do not attemptto shred or chip materiallargerthan specifiedon the
machineor inthis manual.Personalinjury or machinedamagecould
result.
7. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthe feed intakeor dischargeopeningwhile
theengine is running.Shuttheengine off, waituntil all movingpartshave
stopped,disconnectthe sparkplugwire andground it againstthe engine
beforeclearingdebris.
8. Neveroperatewithoutvacuumbag anddischargechuteproperlyattached
to the machine.Neveremptyor changevacuumbagwhile the engineis
running.Zipperedendof vacuum bagmustbe keptclosedat all times
duringoperation.
9. Neveroperatewithouteitherthe inlet nozzle or optional hoseattachment
properlyattachedto the machine.Neverattemptto attach or changeeither
attachmentwhilethe engineis running.
10.Keepall guards,deflectorsandsafetydevices in placeandoperating
properly.
11.Keepyour faceand bodyback andto the side of thechipperchute while
feedingmaterialinto the machineto avoidaccidentalkickbackinjuries.
12.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibilityor light. Alwaysbe sure
of yourfootingand keepa firm holdon the handles.
13.Do notoperatethis machineon a gravelsurface.
14.Do notoperatethis machinewhile underthe influenceof alcoholor drugs.
15.Mufflerand enginebecomehotand can causea burn. Donot touch.
16.Neverpickup or carry machinewhilethe engine is running.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.
2. Check bolts andscrewsfor proper tightnessat frequentintervalsto keep
the machinein safeworkingcondition.Also, visually inspectmachinefor
any damageand repair,if needed.
3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engine and makecertain
the impellerand all moving partshavestopped. Disconnectthespark plug
wire and groundit againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.
4. Donotchangethe engine governorsettingsoroverspeedthe engine.The
governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operatingspeedof the engine.
5. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.
6. Followthis manualfor safeloading, unloading,transporting,andstorage
of this machine.
7. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinside wherethere is an open
flame, sparkor pilot light suchas a water heater,furnace,clothes dryer,
etc.
8. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionsonoff-season
storage.
9. Ifthe fuel tank hasto be drained,do this outdoors.
10.Observeproper disposallaws and regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. to protect
the environment.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyenginein anyway.Tampering
withthe governorsettingcanleadto a runawayengine andcauseit to operate
at unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingof enginegovernor.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswho read,understandand
followthe warningsandinstructionsinthis manualand on themachine.
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