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Safety Rules & Information
11. Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone,
shredder hopper or discharge chute while the unit is
running. Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor
to come to a complete stop, and remove the spark
plug wire from the spark plug before removing
excess materials.
12. Never fill the fuel tank while the machine is running
or while the engine is hot. An unexpected spill of
fuel could contact a hot surface and ignite, causing
fire or explosion. Turn off the engine, and allow the
engine to cool before attempting refilling.
13. Never attempt to perform any maintenance, repairs,
or attachment of accessories while the unit is run-
ning. Always shut the unit off, allow the rotor to
come to a complete stop, and disconnect and secure
the spark plug wire from the spark plug before begin-
ning these activities.
14. Never remove guards, deflectors, or warning labels
from the unit. If any of these are found to be miss-
ing, take the unit out of service until the appropriate
repairs can be made. Tag the machine so others do
not mistakenly attempt to use it while awaiting parts
or repairs.
15. Always make sure that the shredding chamber,
shredder hopper, and chipper cone are empty before
restarting the unit after it has been idle. Attempting
to start the unit with material in these areas could
cause the engine starting cord to stop suddenly,
injuring your hand and fingers, or toppling the unit
over.
16. Never tamper with any engine controls to alter or
increase maximum unit running speed. An over
speeding condition could cause the engine to over-
heat, resulting in risk of fire, permanent engine dam-
age, and voiding of your product warranty.
17. Always comply with the engine manual instructions
for operating and periodic maintenance require-
ments. Make sure the oil level is always in the safe
zone, and keep the air filter element clean.
18. Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
19. The unit must be shut off before attaching or remov-
ing the bag. Shut the engine off, wait for all moving
parts to stop, remove and secure the spark plug
wire, then attach or remove the bag.
20. Make certain that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles,
cans, or other foreign objects are not accidentally
included when feeding material into the
chipper/shredder.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
1. Always use the hopper handle and built-in wheels to
move the chipper/shredder. Never lift the unit using
the fuel tank for support. If the unit must be lifted ,
always use at least two people, and always grip the
unit securely using the front leg and hopper handle.
2. If the unit must be tilted for transporting, consult the
engine manual for required preparation. Normally,
fuel and oil must be drained to prevent dangerous
fuel leakage, and unwanted transfer of the sump oil
into the cylinder head area.
3. Always refill the engine with the recommended oil
before attempting to use the unit again after it has
been drained for transportation.
4. Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling
practices when refueling the unit after transportation
or storage.
5. Always follow the engine manual instructions for
storage preparations before storing the unit for pro-
longed periods.
6. Always follow the engine manual instructions for
proper start-up procedures when returning the unit to
service.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Before performing any service or repair, shut the
engine off, wait for all moving parts to stop, then dis-
connect and secure the spark plug wire.
2. Always follow recommended engine and
chipper/shredder procedures when performing
required service and maintenance on the unit.
3. Use only factory authorized replacement parts when
making repairs.
4. Always comply with recommended factory specifica-
tions on all settings and adjustments.
5. Only factory authorized service locations should per-
form major service and repairs.
6. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit
unless you have been properly trained and certified
to work on large capacity chipper/shredder units.
Improper service procedures can result in hazardous
operation, equipment damage, and voiding of manu-
facturer’s warranty.