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W
ARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT UNTIL (1) IT IS COM-
PLETELY ASSEMBLED AND SER-
VICED, AND (2) YOU READ AND
UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL.
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S
AFETY
The Shut Down Procedure
Befor
e assembling, using, servicing, or otherwise operating your chipper-
shredder-vac, protect everyone’s safety by knowing how and when to use the
Shut Down Procedure.
HOW TO SHUT DOWN
1. Turn off the engine. Do not touch hot engine parts or exhaust.
2. Wait until the rotor has stopped turning.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
WHEN TO SHUT DOWN
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Befor
e attaching, unzipping, or detaching the collection bag.
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Befor
e clearing debris from any inlet or outlet in the event of a clog.
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Befor
e removing debris from inside the chipper cone or shredder hopper.
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Befor
e refueling the gas tank or adding oil.
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Befor
e putting hands, face, fingers, probes, etc., near moving parts.
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Befor
e children, pets or bystanders come near.
Y
our Responsibilities
Know how to stop the engine quickly
.
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Show others who will use this pr
oduct how to use it safely. Allowing
anyone—especially children—to use this equipment without instruction
may cause serious injury. Please remember that this is a tool, not a toy.
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W
ear long pants, protective footwear, and safety goggles. Hearing
protection is advised. You may suffer injury if you work barefooted or
wear only sandals.
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Keep alert while operating this equipment.
Operator and Property Hazards
Check all fasteners for tightness befor
e each use. Keep the engine’s air intake
on top clear of debris and leaves. Do not move the machine while the engine
is running or the rotor is turning.
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Keep all guar
ds, deflectors and warning labels in place. Replace them
should they become cracked, broken or unreadable.
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Keep your face, hands, body
, and clothing out of the hoppers, bag,
and discharge areas. Stay clear of moving parts and hot mufflers.
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Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or hanging jewelry
.
Thrown Object Hazards
Clear the chipper and shr
edder hoppers before trying to start the engine.
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The collection bag must be installed by the operator befor
e each use.
Do not start the engine until the bag is attached over the discharge chute.
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Do not use near pets, parked cars or bystanders.
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Inspect yar
d waste before processing. Make sure it is free of rocks,
glass, metal, and other non-organic objects.
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W
ork in daylight, so you can see objects, hazards, and bystanders.
Message to Parents
Poor judgement when using this
equipment may result in damage
and serious personal injuries. Help
prevent accidents by making
thoughtful decisions about
if, when,
and how
older childr
en will operate
this equipment.
Age is not the only factor.
1.
Size, strength, and coordina-
tion.
Each is r
equired to start, push,
pull, and turn the equipment safely.
2. Maturity and responsibility
.
Does the young person think thr
ough
problems and use good judgement?
3. Supervision.
Make time to
talk through the manual and walk
through the operation of the machine.
Supervise the operation
of the machine the first few times.
Do all re-fueling and maintenance
yourself.
Put safety first. Take time to
instruct the young person. Even as
they gain confidence and a sense of
accomplishment with the machine,
continue to monitor their work.
Long-T
erm Storage
Stor
e the chipper-shredder-vac out of
reach of children and where gasoline
vapors will not find an open flame or
spark. For extended storage periods
(such as over the winter months), add
a fuel stabilizer and let the engine run
briefly to allow the stabilizer to mix
with the fuel and get into the carbora-
tor and fuel lines. Let the engine to
cool before storing.
Change the oil and add fresh fuel
to return the unit to “active duty.”
