Part III: Operating the Wood Chipper
PART III: Operating the Wood Chipper
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Wood Chipper
before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.
WARNING
A.
Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or warnings listed in
“PART I: General Safety Rules” before operating the WOOD CHIPPER. If any doubt
or question arises about the correct or safe method of performing anything found in this
manual, please contact the dealers in your area.
B.
When operating the Wood Chipper, make sure you are standing in the safe operating
area (OPERATOR ZONE). You must stay in the safe operating area at all times when
the chipper is in operation. Never place any part of your body into a position that causes
an unsafe operating condition.
C.
Before loading and operating the Wood Chipper, always wear protective gear, including
safety goggles, hearing protection, tight-fitting gloves without draw strings or loose
cuffs, and steel-toed shoes.
D.
Know the correct and incorrect methods of Chipping woods. Never using an incorrect
or unsafe method.
Starting
1.
Position your Wood Chipper on flat, dry ground and then lower and lock in place the
foot plate to stabilise the machine. Make sure the machine cannot be moved.
2.
Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is in the “ON” position.
3.
Move the choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (should only be needed if the
engine is cold).
4.
Move the throttle control lever to the “FAST” position.
5.
Turn the Ignition Switch to the “On” position. Grasp the recoil starter handle and
slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord retract a little bit then pull the cord
rapidly to start the engine. One or two pulls usually starts the engine.
6.
Move the choke control lever (if used for cold engine) slowly back to the “RUN”
position when the engine is running well.
7.
If the Wood Chipper has not been running (cold engine), warm up the engine by
running the engine at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes, then advance the engine throttle
control to the maximum speed.
Stopping
1.
Move the Throttle Lever to IDLE.
2.
Turn the Ignition Switch to the OFF position.
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