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CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
1. Inspect the chipper cone and shredder hopper for
debris and other objects that may have fallen into the
machine while the unit was stored, and remove them
before starting the unit. Before reaching into the
openings turn off the ignition and disconnect and
secure the spark plug wire.
2. Inspect the chipper cone and shredder hopper, and
make sure that they are firmly attached to the hous-
ing.
3. Check all parts to ensure that they are properly
attached and that all fasteners are properly tight-
ened.
4. Make sure the discharge chute deflector pivots
freely, allowing mulch to be discharged freely. If the
deflector does not pivot, loosen the mounting screw
slightly to reduce tension on the pivot point.
5. Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:
• Engine oil is full.
• No fuel has spilled onto engine or surrounding com-
ponents.
• All hardware and parts are properly secured.
• No foreign objects are in chipper cone or shredder
hopper.
• Your clothing is not excessively loose or hanging
down, and you are not wearing jewelry or other arti-
cles that could get caught in the machinery.
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SITE LOCATION
1. Only operate the chipper/shredder outdoors on a
firm, level, earthen or grassy area where the unit will
be stable and will stay in position. Never attempt to
operate the unit on a slope, or on wet or slippery sur-
faces where you could slip and fall toward the chip-
per cone or hopper openings.
2. Never operate the chipper/shredder on asphalt, con-
crete, or other hard or paved surfaces, as material
being ejected out of the discharge chute could rico-
chet, causing injury to you or bystanders in the
immediate area.
3. Never operate the chipper/shredder where children,
pets, or others who may be unaware of the potential
hazards associated with chipping and shredding
operations could enter the area unexpectedly and be
exposed to these hazards.
4. Never operate the chipper/shredder on rocky or
gravel covered surfaces, as this surface debris could
enter the unit and cause extensive damage, or be
ejected out of the machine with sufficient force to
cause a serious injury to you or bystanders.
5. Never operate the chipper/shredder in an area
where sparks from the muffler could ignite surround-
ing brush or flammable materials. See the following
Spark/Fire Hazard Warning.
6. Locate the unit near the waste materials to be
processed to reduce lifting and carrying.
7. Trim and stack the materials for more efficient and
safe operation of the chipper/shredder unit.
8. Provide sufficient room for maneuvering around the
chipper/shredder. Never set up the work area so
that operators must over-reach or have to step over
materials to be processed.
9. Review all operating safety instructions before pro-
ceeding.