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WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safety and/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Readand follow all
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine. Failure
I to complywith these
instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
you see this symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
i Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read.
i understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
i inthis manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals knownto State of Californiato 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 followingsafety instructionscould result inserious injuryor death.
Training
1. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the ma- 1.
chineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto assemble
andoperate.Keepthis manual ina safe placefor future
and regularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.
2. Be familiarwith all controls andtheir proper operation. 2.
Know howto stop the machineanddisengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallow childrenunder 16years oldto operatethis
machine.Children 16years old andovershould read and 3.
understandthe operationinstructionsandsafety rulesin
this manualand shouldbe trainedand supervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallow adultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction. 4.
5. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,and childrenat least
75 feetfrom the machinewhile it is in operation.Stop
machineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. 5.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,an odorless
anddeadly gas. 6.
7. Do notput hands andfeet near rotatingparts or in the
feedingchambersanddischargeopening.Contactwith
the rotatingimpellercan amputatefingers,hands,and
feet.
8. Neverattemptto unclogeither the feed intakeor
dischargeopening, removeor empty bag,or inspectand
repairthe machinewhilethe engineis running.Shutthe
engineoff andwait until all moving partshavecometo a
completestop. Disconnectthespark plugwire andground
it againsttheengine.
Preparation
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to
be used. Removeall rocks,bottles,cans, or otherforeign
objectswhichcould be pickedup or thrownandcause
personalinjuryor damageto the machine.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tion or whileperforminganadjustmentor repair,to protect
eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan cause serious
injuryto the eyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Loosefitting clothesor jewelrycan be
caughtin movableparts.Neveroperatethis machine
in barefeet or sandals.Wearleatherworkgloves when
feedingmaterialin the chipperchute.
Beforestarting,check all bolts and screwsfor propertight-
nessto be surethe machineis in safeworkingcondition.
Also,visually inspectmachinefor any damageat frequent
intervals.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as
necessary.
Toavoid personalinjuryor propertydamageuse extreme
care inhandling gasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthe vaporsare explosive.Serious personalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineis spilledon yourself oryour clothes
whichcan ignite.Washyour skinand changeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipes,andother
sourcesof ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegas cap oradd fuel whilethe engineis hot
or running.
e. Allow engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefuel-
ing.
f. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan 1/2
inch belowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor fuel
expansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengine and equip-
ment. Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait 5 minutes
beforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinside where
there is an openflame, spark,or pilot light (e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.)
j. Toreducea fire hazard,keepmachinefree of grass,
leaves,or otherdebris build-up.Clean up oil or fuel
spillageand removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
k. Allowmachineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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