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Operator’s Manual
Chipper Shredders
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Owner’s Responsibility
Accurate assembly, and safe and effective use of the chipper
shredder is the owner’s responsibility.
•
Read and follow all safety instructions.
•
Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
•
Maintain the chipper shredder according to directions
and schedule included in this
Earthquake
operator’s
manual.
•
Ensure that anyone who uses the chipper shredder is
familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
Special Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Please read all the
information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the
manual that may help the operator in the
operation or service of the machine.
Important Safety Precautions
Please read this section carefully.
Operate the chipper
shredder according to the safety instructions and
recommendations outlined here and inserted throughout the
text. Anyone who uses this chipper shredder must read the
instructions and be familiar with the controls. Learn how to
control the chipper shredder at all times.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could
endanger your personal safety. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this equipment.
• Do not allow children to operate this chipper shredder.
Keep small children away from the area being tilled. Do
not allow adults to operate the chipper shredder without
proper instruction.
Preparation
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Dress appropriately when operating the chipper
shredder. Always wear sturdy footwear and safety
goggles. Never wear sandals, sneakers or open
shoes, and never operate the chipper shredder with
bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that might get
caught in moving parts.
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Make sure chipper shredder is free of debris before
starting the engine.
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Do not allow anyone near the equipment while it is
running.
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Do not operate without the debris bag in place
because this unit discharges debris at high speeds.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running.
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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled
fuel before restarting.
DANGER
DANGER INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY
WILL RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY
COULD RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN OR YOUR EQUIPMENT
CAN BE HURT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
WARNING
YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH
ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP AND
OPERATE YOUR ROTOTILLER.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF
MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO
YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS, AND RISK OF EQUIPMENT
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE TRIANGLE IN THE TEXT
SIGNIFIES IMPORTANT CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS
WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION
FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT.
