Echo BEARCAT SC5540, Owner'S Manual

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5 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDER

ENGLISH

Section

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SAFETY

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not 

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not 

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not 

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

The Owner/Operator’s manual uses this symbol to alert 

you of potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol, 

read and obey the safety message that follows it. Failure 

to obey the safety message could result in personal injury, 

death or property damage.

1.2 BEFORE OPERATING

1.  Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be 

completely familiar with the controls and the proper 

use of this equipment.

2.  Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and 

operating decals on this equipment and on any of its 

attachments or accessories.

3.  Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace 

missing or illegible safety decals.

4.  Obtain and wear safety glasses 

and use hearing protection at all 

times when operating this machine.

5. 

Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing. 

Never operate this machine while 

wearing clothing with drawstrings that could wrap 

around or get caught in the machine.

6.  Do not operate this machine if you are under the 

influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that 

can affect your vision, balance or judgement. Do not 

operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to 

operate this machine safely.

7.  Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of 

bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all 

persons, particularly small children. It is recommended 

that  bystanders  keep  at  least  50  feet  (15  meters) 

away from the area of operation. 

8.  Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
9. 

Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

10. Do not operate machine without shields in place. 

Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.

11. 

Keep  all  guards,  deflectors,  and  shields  in  good 

working condition.

12. Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine, 

shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts 

have come to a complete stop.

13. Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners 

are secured, tightened and in proper working condition 

before starting the machine.

14. Do not transport or move machine while it is operating 

or running.