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t. Do notputbandsandfeet nearrotatingparts or inthe feedingchambers
and dischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotatingimpellercan amputate
fingers,hands,andfeet.
2. Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute,feed intake,and
cuttingchamberareemptyandfree of alldebris.
3. Thoroughlyinspectall materialto beshreddedand removeany metal,
rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhichcouldcause personal
injuryor damageto the machine.
4. If the impellerstrikesaforeign objector ifyour machineshouldstart
makingan unusualnoiseorvibration,immediatelyshutthe engineoff.
Allowthe impellerto cometoa completestop. Disconnectthespark plug
wire,groundit againstthe engineand performthe followingsteps:
a. Inspectfor damage.
b. Repairor replaceanydamagedparts.
c. Checkfor anyloosepartsandtightentoassurecontinuedsafe opera-
tion.
5. Do notallowanaccumulationofprocessedmaterialto buildupin the
dischargearea.This canpreventproperdischargeand resultin kickback
of materialthroughthefeed opening.
6. Do notattempttoshredor chipmateriallargerthan specifiedon the
machineor inthis manual.Personalinjuryor machinedamagecould
result.
7. Neverattemptto unclogeitherthefeed intakeor dischargeopeningwhile
theengineis running.Shuttheengineoff, waituntil all movingpartshave
stopped,disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe engine
beforeclearingdebris.
8. Neveroperatewithoutvacuumbag anddischargechuteproperlyattached
to the machine.Neveremptyor changevacuumbagwhilethe engineis
running.Zipperedendof vacuumbagmustbe keptclosedat alltimes
duringoperation.
9. Neveroperatewithouteitherthe inletnozzleoroptionalhoseattachment
properlyattachedto the machine.Neverattemptto attachor changeeither
attachmentwhilethe engineisrunning.
10.Keepall guards,deflectorsandsafetydevicesin placeandoperating
properly.
11.Keepyour faceand bodybackandto the sideof thechipperchute while
feedingmaterialintothe machineto avoidaccidentalkickbackinjuries.
12.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibilityor light. Alwaysbesure
of yourfootingand keepa firm holdon the handles.
13.Do notoperatethis machineon a gravelsurface.
14.Do notoperatethis machinewhile underthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.
15.Mufflerand enginebecomehotand can causea burn. Donottouch.
16.Neverpickupor carrymachinewhile theengineis running.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.
2. Checkbolts andscrewsfor propertightnessat frequentintervalstokeep
the machinein safeworkingcondition.Also, visuallyinspectmachinefor
anydamageand repair,if needed.
3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stoptheengineand makecertain
the impellerand allmoving partshavestopped. Disconnectthesparkplug
wire and groundit againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.
4. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeedthe engine.The
governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedofthe engine.
5. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.
6. Followthis manualfor safeloading,unloading,transporting,andstorage
of this machine.
7. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinside wherethere is anopen
flame,sparkor pilotlight suchas a water heater,furnace,clothes dryer,
etc.
8. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionsonoff-season
storage.
9. Ifthe fueltank hasto bedrained,dothis outdoors.
10.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc.to protect
the environment.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyenginein anyway.Tampering
withthe governorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineandcauseitto operate
at unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhichare certifiedto complywith CaliforniaandfederalEPAemission
regulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateon
regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsys-
tems:EngineModification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)if so equipped.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useofthis powermachineto personswho read,understandand
followthe warningsandinstructionsinthis manualand onthemachine.