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Safety Rules & General Information

Owner’s Manual for Chipper/Shredder

Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Generac Chipper/
Shredder. This unit has been designed to provide high-
performance, efficient operation, and years of quality use
when maintained properly.
The Generac Chipper/Shredder is designed and built for
consistent, reliable use for chipping and shredding proj-
ects. It is built to withstand frequent handling under these

conditions.
The information in this manual is accurate based on

products produced at the time of publication. The manu-
facturer reserves the right to make technical updates,
corrections, and product revisions at any time without
notice.

Read This Manual Thoroughly

(000100a)

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

If any section of this manual is not understood, contact
the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD) or Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722

(1-888-GENERAC), or visit

www.generac.com

for start-

ing, operating, and servicing procedures. The owner is
responsible for proper maintenance and safe use of the

unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. This
manual contains important instructions that must be fol-
lowed during placement, operation, and maintenance of
the unit and its components. Always supply this manual
to any individual that will use this unit,

and instruct them

on how to correctly start, operate, and stop the unit in

case of emergency.

Safety Rules

The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir-
cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this
manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are

not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work method, or
operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe-
cifically recommend, verify that it is safe for others and
does not render the equipment unsafe.

Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals
affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and

NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special
instructions about a particular operation that may be
hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe

them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:

(000001)

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

(000002)

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

(000003)

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTE:

Notes contain additional information important to

a procedure and will be found within the regular text of
this manual.

These safety alerts cannot eliminate the hazards that
they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with
the special instructions while performing the action or
service are essential to preventing accidents.

How to Obtain Service

When the unit requires servicing or repairs, contact Gen-
erac Customer Service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-
3722) or visit

www.generac.com

for assistance.

When contacting Generac Customer Service about parts
and service, always supply the complete model and
serial number of the unit as given on its data decal
located on the unit. Record the model and serial numbers
in the spaces provided on the front cover of this manual.