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Operation
1. Donot put hands andfeet near rotatingpartsor in the
feedingchambersand dischargeopening.Contactwith the
rotatingimpellercan amputatefingers, 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 could causepersonalinjury or damageto the
machine.
4. f it becomesnecessaryto pushmaterialthroughthe
shredderhopper, usea smalldiameterstick. Do not use
your hands or feet.
5. f the impeller strikesa foreignobject or if your machine
should start makingan unusual noiseor vibration,
immediatelyshut the engine off. Allow the impellerto come
to a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wire, ground
it againstthe engine andperformthe followingsteps:
a. Inspectfor damage.
b. Repairor replaceany damagedparts.
c. Checkfor any loose partsand tightento assure
continuedsafe operation.
6. Donot allow an accumulationof processedmaterialto build
up inthe dischargearea.This can preventproperdischarge
and result in kickbackof materialthrough the feed opening.
7. Donot attemptto shred or chip materiallargerthan
specifiedon the machineor inthis manual.Personalinjury
or machinedamagecould result.
8. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthe feed intakeor discharge
openingwhilethe engine is running.Shutthe engine off,
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 safetydevices in placeand
operatingproperly.
11. Keepyourface andbody backand to the side ofthe chipper
chute whilefeedingmaterialintothe machineto avoid
accidental kickbackinjuries.
12. Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.
13. Donot operate this machineon a paved,gravelor non-level
surface.
14. Donot operate this machinewhile underthe influenceof
alcohol or drugs.
15. Mufflerandengine becomehot andcan causea burn.Do
not touch.
16. Neverpickup or carry machinewhilethe engine is running.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper
operationregularly.
2. Checkbolts and screwsfor propertightness at frequent
intervalsto keepthe machinein safe workingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor any damageand repair,if
needed.
3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stop the engine
andmakecertain the impellerand all movingparts have
stopped.Disconnectthe sparkplug wire and groundit
againstthe engine to preventunintendedstarting.
4. Do not changethe engine governorsettingsor overspeed
the engine.The governorcontrols the maximumsafe
operatingspeed of the engine.
5. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels, as neces-
sary.
6. Followthis manualforsafe loading,unloading,transporting,
andstorageof this machine.
7. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinside where
thereis an openflame, sparkor pilot lightsuch as a water
heater,furnace, clothesdryer,etc.
8. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor proper instructions
on off-seasonstorage.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained,do this outdoors.
10. Observeproper disposallaws andregulationsfor gas, oil,
etc. to protectthe environment.
Do not modify engine
Toavoid seriousinjury or death,do not modifyengine inany
way. T ampering withthe governorsettingcan leadto a runaway
engineandcauseit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper
withfactorysettingof enginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhichare certifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulations for SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)
arecertified to operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and may
includethe followingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModifica-
tion (EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if so 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.
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructions may
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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