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safety rules
Training
1. Read the Operator’s Manual completely before
attempting to use this chipper-shredder.
2. Do not allow anyone to operate your chipper-
shredder who has not read the Operator’s Manual
or has not been instructed on the safe use of the
chipper-shredder.
3. Never allow children or untrained adults to operate
this machine.
4. Many accidents occur when more than one (1)
person operates the chipper-shredder. If a helper is
assisting, never actuate controls until helper is clear
of the area.
5. Never allow anyone to ride on the machine.
6. Never transport cargo on the chipper-shredder.
7. Projectiles can exit the chipper-shredder at high
velocities. Therefore, the following instructions
should be heeded at all times.
a. Never operate the unit on hardened ground, such
as asphalt or concrete.
b. Never operate the unit close to any buildings or
walls.
c. Do not allow children, pets, bystanders, and
assistants to be within 75 ft. (22.9 m) of the
unit during operation.
d. Do not lean directly over any chute, entry or exit,
during operation.
8. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for
safe, secure footing.
9. If your chipper-shredder is equipped with an
internal-combustion engine and intended for use
near any unimproved forest, brush, or grass covered
land, the engine exhaust should be equipped with
a spark arrestor. Make sure you comply with local,
state, and federal codes. Take appropriate fire-
fighting equipment with you.
10. Chipper-shredders should be used only for chipping
branches 4 in. (10 cm) or less in diameters or
shredding vegetation with small diameter branches.
Do not use for other purposes.
11. Always make sure the spark plug wire is
disconnected from the engine when not in use, and
before cleaning or maintenance.
Preparation
1. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with
proper use of the equipment.
2. Make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected until
operation.
3. Safety Gear:
a. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots when
operating the machine.
b. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when
operating the machine.
c. Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing that
might become entangled in moving or rotating
parts of the machine.
d. Always wear hearing protection.
e. Tie back long hair or anything that will dangle
and may get entangled.
4. Inspection:
a. Make sure the spark plug wire has been fully
removed and the unit is grounded.
b. Make sure the chutes, chambers, and intakes/
exits are all clean and free of any debris.
c. Make sure the work area is clean and has no
obstacles or distractions.
d. Make sure all connections and parts are secure
and undamaged.
e. Make sure collection bag is fully connected and
secure.
f. Make sure material to be chipped is less than
4 in. (10 cm) in diameter. Branches to be
chipped can be pruned down.
g. Make sure material to be chipped or shredded is
not damp or wet.
5. Check to make sure the chipper-shredder is on a
level surface that is not asphalt, concrete or harden
ground. Block the wheels and ensure support leg
is secure to prevent unintended movement of the
chipper-shredder during operation.
a. Always operate the chipper shredder from the
manufacturer’s indicated operator zone.
6. Fuel:
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up any
spilled fuel.
