The terms „device" or „product" are used in the warnings
and instructions to refer to < Petrol Garden Chipper, Petrol
Wood Chipper>. Do not use in very humid environments or
in the direct vicinity of water tanks. Prevent the device from
getting wet. Risk of electric shock! Do not put your hands
or other items inside the device while it is in use! Do not
cover the ventilation openings!
2.1. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a)
Make sure the workplace is clean and well lit. A messy
or poorly lit workplace may lead to accidents. Try
to think ahead, observe what is going on and use
common sense when working with the device.
b)
Do not use the device in a potentially explosive
environment, for example in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. The device
generates sparks which may ignite dust or fumes.
c)
If you discover damage or irregular operation,
immediately switch the device off and report it to
a supervisor without delay.
d)
If there are any doubts as to the correct operation
of the device, contact the manufacturer's support
service.
e)
Only the manufacturer's service point may repair the
device. Do not attempt any repairs independently!
f)
In case of fire, use a powder or carbon dioxide
(CO
) fire extinguisher (one intended for use on live
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electrical devices) to put it out.
g)
Children or unauthorised persons are forbidden to
enter a work station. (A distraction may result in loss
of control over the device).
h)
The device produces dust and debris during
operation. It is important to protect bystanders from
their harmful effects.
i)
Use the EMERGENCY STOP if there is a risk of injury
or death, accident or damage.
j)
Regularly inspect the condition of the safety labels. If
the labels are illegible, they must be replaced.
k)
Please keep this manual available for future
reference. If this device is passed on to a third party,
the manual must be passed on with it.
l)
Keep children and others away from the operation
area.
m)
Make sure that the workspace is open.
REMEMBER! When using the device, protect
children and other bystanders.
2.2. PERSONAL SAFETY
a)
Do not use the device when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, narcotics or medication which
can significantly impair the ability to operate the
device.
b)
The machine may be operated by physically fit
persons who are able to handle the machine, are
properly trained, who have reviewed this operating
manual and have received training in occupational
health and safety.
c)
The machine is not designed to be handled by
persons (including children) with limited mental
and sensory functions or persons lacking relevant
experience and/ or knowledge unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety or
they have received instruction on how to operate the
machine.
d)
When working with the device, use common sense
and stay alert. Temporary loss of concentration while
using the device may lead to serious injuries.
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e)
Use personal protective equipment as required
for working with the device, specified in section 1
(Legend). The use of correct and approved personal
protective equipment reduces the risk of injury.
f)
Do not overestimate your abilities. When using the
device, keep your balance and remain stable at all
times. This will ensure better control over the device
in unexpected situations.
g)
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair,
clothes and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothing, jewellery or long hair may get caught in
moving parts.
h)
Remove all adjusting tools or spanners before
turning the device on. A tool or spanner left in the
revolving part of the device may cause injury.
i)
The device is not a toy. Children must be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the device.
2.3. SAFE DEVICE USE
a)
Do not overload the device. Use the appropriate
tools for the given task. A correctly-selected device
will perform the task for which it was designed better
and in a safer manner.
b)
Do not use the device if the ON/OFF switch does not
function properly (does not switch the device on and
off). Devices which cannot be switched on and off
using the ON/OFF switch are hazardous, should not
be operated and must be repaired.
c)
When not in use, store in a safe place, away from
children and people not familiar with the device who
have not read the user manual. The device may pose
a hazard in the hands of inexperienced users.
d)
Keep the device in perfect technical condition.
Before each use check for general damage and
especially check for cracked parts or elements and
for any other conditions which may impact the safe
operation of the device. If damage is discovered,
hand over the device for repair before use.
e)
Keep the device out of the reach of children.
f)
Device repair or maintenance should be carried out
by qualified persons, only using original spare parts.
This will ensure safe use.
g)
To ensure the operational integrity of the device, do
not remove factory-fitted guards and do not loosen
any screws.
h)
When transporting and handling the device between
the warehouse and the destination, observe the
occupational health and safety principles for manual
transport operations which apply in the country
where the device will be used.
i)
Avoid situations where the device stops working
during use due to excessive loading. This may result
in overheating of the drive elements and damage to
the device.
j)
Do not touch articulated parts or accessories unless
the device has been disconnected from the power
source.
k)
Do not tilt or transport the machine when it is in
operation.
l)
Do not leave the machine unattended while it is
running. Shut down the machine and disconnect the
spark plug wire whenever you leave the work area.
m)
Clean the device regularly to prevent stubborn grime
from accumulating.
n)
The device is not a toy. Cleaning and maintenance
may not be carried out by children without
supervision by an adult person.
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o)
Do not install, remove, adjust or service the discharge
screen of any other parts while the engine is running.
p)
When the engine is running, keep all body parts and
heavy objects away from the loading hopper (main
and additional for HT-HECTOR 212) and the outlet
chute.
q)
Do not insert the limbs into the loading hopper and
the chip outlet while the machine is running. It may
result in pulling in and/or cutting the limbs.
r)
Do not feed metal, rocks, bottles, cans on any other
non-botanical objects into the machine.
s)
Rotating cutting blades inside these openings will
cause serious personal injury if touched.
t)
Be careful while working. The machine can eject
fragments of processed material from the loading
hopper or outlet chute.
u)
The engine gets very hot during operation. Do not
touch the hot engine because it may cause burns.
v)
In order to avoid fire hazard, keep leaves, grass
and other combustible materials away from the hot
engine and muffler.
w)
Do not operate on pavement, gravel or other hard
surfaces since objects might ricochet and cause
injury.
x)
Some tree species may cause an allergic reaction.
Dust coming out during branch processing may be
harmful, appropriate protective measures should be
taken.
y)
Do not manually remove locks from the device
z)
Do not operate on uneven ground or in case the unit
is unstable.
aa)
Please note! The processed material may bounce
off the loading hopper or be ejected from the outlet
chute.
bb)
If engine stalls because of jam, move throttle control
lever to stop position of shut off rocker to 0 if
equip¬ped before clearing.
cc)
If the chipped shredder jams or becomes clogged,
shut off the engine immediately and wait for all
mo¬ving parts to stop completely before clearing.
dd)
Do not insert branches larger than those specified in
the technical data into the machine.
ee)
Make sure that the loading hopper (main and
additional for the HT-HECTOR 212) is empty before
starting the machine.
ff)
Add oil till the full marking before start using the
device. If the oil level is low, engine will not start or it
might shut down.
gg)
Oil leaking from the machine should be reported
to the appropriate services or comply with legal
requirements applicable in the area of use.
hh)
Danger! Danger to health and the risk of explosion of
the internal combustion engine
ii)
Poisonous carbon monoxide is present in the
engine exhaust. Remaining in a carbon monoxide
environment may lead to losing consciousness or
even death. Do not run the engine in a closed space.
jj)
Protect the engine from heat, sparks and flame. Do
not smoke in the vicinity of the chipper!
kk)
Petrol is flammable and explosive. Before refuelling
the engine should be turned off and cooled down
ll)
Warning! Risk of engine damage due to wrong fuel.
mm) The battery is live. Do not touch the terminals and
battery connectors. Disconnecting the battery
connectors should be carried out in the correct
order.
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ATTENTION! Despite the safe design of the device
and its protective features, and despite the use of
additional elements protecting the operator, there
is still a slight risk of accident or injury when using
the device. Stay alert and use common sense when
using the device.
3. USE GUIDELINES
The machine is designed for grinding branches, shrubs,
weeds, shoots and long grass with a diameter not
exceeding the value given in the technical data table. Do
not use the machine for grinding construction debris,
plastics, paper products, ropes or string or any material
which may contain metal.
PLEASE NOTE: Remove all nails, ropes, string or stones
which can be embedded in parts of the plant (e.g. in the
roots, etc.) before feeding the material into the machine.
The user is liable for any damage resulting from
unintended use of the device.
3.1. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
ATTENTION! This product's view can be found on the
last pages of the operating instructions (pp. 56).
HT-HECTOR 212
A.
Loading hopper (ᴓ10 mm)
B.
Engine
C.
Outlet chute
D.
Additional loading hopper (ᴓ70 mm)
E.
Choke
F.
Fuel valve
G.
ON/OFF switch/ignition switch
H.
Throttle
I.
Fuel tank cap
J.
Air filter
K.
Muffler
L.
Starter cable holder
M.
Emergency switch (not in the picture)
HT-HECTOR 420
1.
Handle
2.
Engine
3.
Loading hopper cover
4.
Loading hopper
5.
Outlet chute
6.
Outlet chute cover
7.
Wheel
8.
Emergency stop switch
Description of the engine
A.
Muffler
B.
Air filter
C.
Throttle
D.
ON/OFF switch/ignition switch
E.
Circuit breaker
F.
Manual starter
G.
Starter cable holder
H.
Fuel cock
I.
Choke
J.
Spark plug
K.
Fuel tank
L.
Fuel filler cap
M.
Electric starter motor
N.
Oil drain plug
O.
Dipstick
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