Simplicity 14E manual Controls Operation, Checks Before Starting

Controls

& Operation

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING SITE LOCATION

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.

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.

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