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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 children will operate
this equipment.
Age is not the only factor.
1. Size, strength, and coordina-
tion. Each is required to start, push,
pull, and turn the equipment safely.
2. Maturity and responsibility.
Does the young person think through
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-Term Storage
Store 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 stabi-
lizer to mix with the fuel and get into
the carburetor and fuel lines. Let the
engine to cool before storing.
Change the oil and add fresh fuel
to return the unit to “active duty.”
❶ SAFETY
The Shut Down Procedure
Before 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
➪ Before attaching, unzipping, or detaching the collection bag.
➪ Before clearing debris from any inlet or outlet in the event of a clog.
➪ Before removing debris from inside the chipper cone or shredder hopper.
➪ Before refueling the gas tank or adding oil.
➪ Before putting hands, face, fingers, probes, etc., near moving parts.
➪ Before children, pets or bystanders come near.
Your Responsibilities
Know how to stop the engine quickly.
▲ Show others who will use this product 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.
▲ Wear long pants, protective footwear, and safety goggles. Hearing
protection is advised. You may suffer injury if you work barefooted or
wear only sandals.
▲ Keep alert while operating this equipment.
Operator and Property Hazards
Check all fasteners for tightness before 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.
▲ Keep all guards, deflectors and warning labels in place. Replace them
should they become cracked, broken or unreadable.
▲ Keep your face, hands, body, and clothing out of the hoppers, bag,
and discharge areas. Stay clear of moving parts and hot mufflers.
▲ Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or hanging jewelry.
Thrown Object Hazards
Clear the chipper and shredder hoppers before trying to start the engine.
▲ The collection bag must be installed by the operator before each use.
Do not start the engine until the bag is attached over the discharge chute.
▲ Do not use near pets, parked cars or bystanders.
▲ Inspect yard waste before processing. Make sure it is free of rocks,
glass, metal, and other non-organic objects.
▲ Work in daylight, so you can see objects, hazards, and bystanders.
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WARNING: 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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