Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknownto StateofCalifornia
to causecancerandbirthdefectsorother reproductiveharm.
Thismachinewasbuilt tobeoperatedaccordingto thesafeopera-
tion practicesin thismanual.As withany typeof powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part oftheoperatorcan resultin
seriousinjury.Thismachineis capableofamputatingfingers,hands,
toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethe following
safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
Your Responsibility=Restrict the useofthis powermachineto
personswho read,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon themachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.
Keepthis manualina safeplacefor futureand regularreference
andfor orderingreplacementparts.
• ReadtheOperator'sManualand followallwarningsand safety
instructions.Failureto doso can resultin seriousinjuryto the
operatorand/orbystanders.Forquestions,call 1-800-659-5917.
• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhow
to stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
• Neverallowchildrenunder16yearsof ageto operatethis
machine.Children16andovershouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon
the machineandbe trainedandsupervisedby anadult.
• Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Keepbystanders,pets,andchildrenat least75feetfromthe
machinewhile itisin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
the area.
• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
• Donotputhandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor inthe feeding
chambersanddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotating
impellercan amputatefingers,hands,andfeet.
• Neverattempttounclogeitherthe feedintakeordischarge
opening,removeor emptybag,or inspectand repairthemachine
whiletheengineis running.Shuttheengineoff andwaituntilall
movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnectthe spark
plugwireandgroundit againstthe engine.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentis to beused.
Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich
could bepickedupor thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor
damageto the machine.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperation
andwhile performingan adjustmentor repair,to protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan causeseriousinjuryto
the eyes.
• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycanbecaughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.Wear
leatherworkgloveswhenfeedingmaterialinthe chipperchute.
• Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessto
besurethemachineis insafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachinefor anydamageat frequentintervals.
• Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionslabels,as necessary.
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