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Before attempting to clear any jams in the unit, inspecting or servicing any part of the
machine, stop the engine and remove the sparkplug wire, and make sure that all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
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Never leave machine unattended. Shut off the engine whenever you leave the work area.
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This machine only used for cutting sod and should not be used for any other purpose.
The inappropriate use of any machine can cause serious damage and/or bodily harm to
the environment and operator.
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DO NOT, under any circumstances, operate machine if any of the following conditions
are applicable:
i. Any impairment (i.e.: medical conditions, medicinal side-effects, alcohol, drugs etc.) of
the operator.
ii. The operator has not read or understood the operator’s manual for this machine.
iii. The operator does not clearly understand the operations of the machine.
iv. The machine is in need of repair
v. The operator is inappropriately attired to operate the machine.
6.
Take care of children. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted to the chipper/shredder and to the operation activity. Never
assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
a. Keep children out of the working area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
b. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
c. Never allow children to operate the cod cutter.
Warning: Do not carry children or any other persons sitting on the machine.
7.
Use extra care in handling fuels. They are flammable and vapours are explosive.
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Use only an approved container.
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Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before
refueling.
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Do not smoke.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a
water heater.
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If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine, but move the machine away from the area
of spillage before starting.
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Always replace and securely tighten fuel cap after refueling.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!!
Special safety precautions
1. Do not remove any safety guard and other security protection facilities.
2.
Do not start the machine until the gear selecting lever is set in neutral.
3.
For safety reasons, when the machine is self propelled for transporting, make sure the blade
is disengaged and lift up.
