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shutoff.Neverplaceanypartofthebodyinthe
impeller area untilyou are sure the impeller has
stopped rotating.
• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a bum.
Do nottouch.
• Do not allow leaves or other debris to build-up on
engine's muffler.The debds could ignite andcause a
fire.
• Do notattempt to shred or chip material larger than
° specified inthis manual. Personal injuryor damage to
the machine could result.
• Do notoperate engine if air cleaner or cover over
carburetor air-intake is removed, except for
adjustment. Removal ofsuch parts could create a tim
hazard.
• Only use acoessodes approved forthis machine by the
manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions provided with the approved accessory.
• If situations occurwhich are notcovered bythis
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your
dealer for assistance.
• Keep discharge chute deflector, chipper chute flap,
and all other guards and safety devices in place and
operating properly.
• Only operate unitin good daylight. Do not operate unit
at night or indark areas where yourvision may be
impaired.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator is not alert to the
presence ofsmall children. Children are often attracted to
the chipper-shredder and the chipping and shredding
activity. Never assume that childrenwill remain where you
last saw them.
• Keep children outofthe work area and under the
watchful eye of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
• Be alert and tum the unitoff if a child enters the aree.
• Never allow childrenunder the age of 16 to operate the
chipper-shredder.
SERVICE
Use extreme cam in handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive.
a. Store fuel and oil inapproved containers, away
from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of
children. Check and add fuel before starting the
engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while
the engine is running. Allow engine to coolat
least two minutes before refueling.
b. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off anl
spilledgasoline before startingthe engine as it
may cause a fire or explosion.
c. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
soumes of ignition.
d. Never refuel unit indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate inthe area.
e. Never store the machine orfu_l cS"ntalnerinside
where there isan open flame or spark such as a_ -....
gas hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer
or furnace.
• Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the
exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous
gas.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and mufflerfree of
leaves, grass, and other debds build-up. Clean up fuel
and oilspillage. Allow unitto cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
• Before cleaning, repaidng, or inspecting,make certain
the impeller and all moving partshave stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep wire away
from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not
useflammable solutionsto clean airfilter.
• Check the blade and engine mountingscrews at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also visually
inspectblades for wear and/or damage (e.g., bent,
cracked). Replace with blades which meet original
equipment specifications.
• Keep all nuts, bolts,and screws tight to be sure the
equipment isin safe workingcondition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regulady.
After strikinga foreignobject, immediately stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plugwire from the spark
plug, and thoroughly inspect the unitforany damage.
Repair damage before startingand operating unit.
• Do notalter or tamper with the engine's governor
setting.The governor controlsthe maximum safe
operating speed ofthe engine.. Ov_r-spmedingthe
engine isdangerous and willcause damage to the
engine and to other moving parts ofthe machine.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Rastdctthe use of this power machine to
persons who road, understand and follow the
warnings andinstructions In this manual and on
the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
This unitis equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush.covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arreeter
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester isused, it shouldbe maintained in effective working
order bythe operator.
In the State ofCalifornia the above is required bylaw (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal lawsapply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is evallable through
your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual.)