Important SafeOperation Practices
1
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 manual
before
attempting
to operate
this machine.
Failure to comply
with these instructions
may result in personal
injury.
When you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION
65
WARNING"
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain
vehicle components
contain
or emit chemicals
known
to State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive
harm.
DANGER: This machine
was built to be operated
according
to the safe operation
practices
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
fingers,
hands,
toes and feet and throwing
debris. Failure to observe
the following
safety instructions
could
result in serious injury
or death.
Training
8.
1.
Read, understand,
and follow all instructions
on the
machine
and in the manual(s) before attempting
to
assemble and operate.
Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference
and for ordering
replacement
parts.
2.
Be familiar
with all controls
and their proper
operation.
Know how to stop the machine
and disengage
them
quickly.
3.
Never allow children
under 16 years of age to operate this
machine.
Children
16 and over should
read and understand
the instructions
and safe operation
practices
in this manual
and on the machine
and be trained
and supervised
by an
adult.
4.
Never allow adults to operate
this machine
without
proper
instruction.
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6_
7_
Keep bystanders,
helpers, pets, and children
at least 75 feet
from the machine
while it is in operation.
Stop machine
if
anyone enters the area.
Never run an engine
indoors
or in a poorly ventilated
area.
Engine exhaust
contains
carbon
monoxide,
an odorless
and deadly
gas.
Do not put hands and feet near rotating
parts or in the
feeding
chambers
and discharge
opening.
Contact with
the rotating
impeller
can amputate
fingers,
hands, and
feet.
Never attempt
to unclog
either the feed intake or
discharge
opening,
remove or empty
bag, or inspect
and
repair the machine
while the engine is running.
Shut the
engine off and wait until all moving
parts have come to a
complete
stop. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground
it against the engine.
Preparation
1.
Thoroughly
inspect
the area where the equipment
is to
be used. Remove all rocks, bottles,
cans, or other foreign
objects
which could be picked up or thrown
and cause
personal
injury or damage to the machine.
2.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during
operation
and while performing
an adjustment
or repair,
to protect
your eyes. Thrown
objects
which ricochet
can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
3.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled
work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Loose fitting
clothes or jewelry
can be
caught in movable
parts. Never operate
this machine
in bare feet or sandals. Wear leather work gloves when
feeding
material in the chipper
chute.
4.
Before starting,
check all bolts and screws for proper
tightness
to be sure the machine
is in safe working
condition.
Also, visually inspect
machine
for any damage
at
frequent
intervals.
5.
Maintain
or replace safety and instructions
labels, as
necessary.