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Operation
1. Donot puthands andfeet near rotatingpartsor in the
feedingchambersand dischargeopening.Contactwith the
rotatingimpellercanamputatefingers, hands,andfeet.
2. Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute,
feed intake,and cuttingchamberare empty andfree of all
debris.
3. Thoroughlyinspectall materialto be shreddedand remove
any metal,rocks,bottles, cans, or otherforeignobjects
which couldcausepersonalinjuryor damageto the
machine.
4. f it becomesnecessaryto pushmaterialthroughthe
shredderhopper,usea smalldiameterstick. Do notuse
your hands or feet.
5. f the impellerstrikesa foreignobject or ifyour machine
should start makinganunusual noiseor vibration,
immediatelyshutthe engine off.Allow the impellerto come
to a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wire, ground
it againstthe engineandperformthe followingsteps:
a. Inspectfor damage.
b. Repairor replaceany damagedparts.
c. Checkfor anyloose partsand tightento assure
continuedsafeoperation.
6. Donot allow anaccumulationof processedmaterialto build
up inthe dischargearea.This can preventproperdischarge
and result in kickbackof materialthroughthefeed opening.
7. Donot attemptto shredor chip materiallargerthan
specifiedon the machineor inthis manual.Personalinjury
or machinedamagecouldresult.
8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthe feed intakeor discharge
openingwhilethe engineis running.Shutthe engineoff,
wait until all movingparts havestopped,disconnectthe
spark plug wire andground it againstthe engine before
clearing debris.
9. Neveroperate withoutthe shredderhopper,chipperchute,
or chute deflectorproperlyattachedto the machine.Never
empty or changedischargebagwhilethe engine is running.
10.Keepall guards,deflectorsand safetydevicesin placeand
operatingproperly.
11.Keepyourface andbody backand to theside ofthe chipper
chute whilefeeding materialintothe machineto avoid
accidentalkickbackinjuries.
12.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.
13.Donot operatethis machineon a paved,gravelor non-level
surface.
14.Donot operatethis machinewhile underthe influenceof
alcohol or drugs.
15.Mufflerandengine becomehot andcan causea burn.Do
nottouch.
16.Neverpickup or carry machinewhilethe engineis running.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper
operationregularly.
2. Checkbolts and screwsfor propertightness at frequent
intervalsto keepthe machinein safe workingcondition.
Also,visually inspectmachinefor any damageand repair,if
needed.
3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engine
andmakecertain the impellerand all movingparts have
stopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwire and groundit
againstthe engine to preventunintendedstarting.
4. Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor overspeed
theengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeed of the engine.
5. Maintainor replace safetyandinstructionlabels, as neces-
sary.
6. Followthis manualforsafe loading,unloading,transporting,
andstorageof this machine.
7. Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinside where
thereis an openflame, sparkor pilot lightsuchas a water
heater,furnace, clothesdryer,etc.
8. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor proper instructions
on off-seasonstorage.
9. If the fuel tank hasto be drained,do this outdoors.
10.Observeproperdisposallaws andregulationsfor gas, oil,
etc. to protectthe environment.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengine inany
way.Tamperingwiththe governorsettingcan leadto a runaway
engineandcauseit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingof enginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhichare certifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
arecertifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and may
includethefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-
tion (EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswho read,un-
derstandand followthe warningsand instructionsin this manual
andon the machine.
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions, which if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Readand follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED iT S WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to persons who read.
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manua
and on the machine.
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