Part I: General Safety Rules
Safety for Children and Pets
WARNING
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets.
Children are often attracted to the machine and the chipping activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them. Always follow these precautions:
A. Keep children and pets at least 50 feet from the working area and ensure they are under
the watchful care of a responsible adult.
B. Be alert and turn the machine off if children or pets enter the work area.
C. Never allow children to operate the Wood Chipper.
Safety with Petrol - Powered Machines
WARNING
Petrol is a highly flammable liquid. Petrol also gives off flammable vapor that can be easily
ignited and cause a fire or explosion. Never overlook the hazards of petrol. Always follow
these precautions:
A.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is odorless, tasteless, and a
deadly poisonous gas.
B.
Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this
purpose and keep away from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of children.
C.
Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged and after 5 years
of use.
D.
Fill the petrol tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool
completely. Don't handle petrol if you or anyone nearby is smoking, or if you're near
anything that could cause it to ignite or explode. Re-install the fuel tank cap and fuel
container cap securely.
E.
If you spill petrol, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from
the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the gas vapors have
dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and properly dispose of the
waste.
F.
Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store a
machine that has fuel in the tank, or a fuel container, near an open flame or spark such
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