Safety Rules
GENERAL
The Safety Alert symbol shown here is used to alert you to important safety information that must be
read, fully understood, and followed at all times when handling, transporting, operating, servicing, or storing your chipper/ shredder unit.
Each safety alert symbol is followed by a “signal word” that advises you of the relative intensity, or level, of the hazard the safety alert instructions pertain to.
The following list of signal words is being provided to help you understand the intensity levels associated with each signal word used in this manual.
DANGER
The signal word “DANGER” is used when a seri- ous injury or fatality will result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
WARNING
The signal word “WARNING” is used when a serious injury or fatality could result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
CAUTION
The signal word “CAUTION” is used when per- sonal injury, or property or equipment damage could result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
DANGER
You must read and understand this manual and all safety instructions and labeling completely, before attempting to assemble,
This chipper/shredder is a powerful machine designed for chipping of tree limbs and branch- es up to
Always keep hands, feet, and other extremities out of the shredder hopper, chipper cone, and discharge area, and never wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry that could get caught on tree limbs, branches, or rotating parts, and pull your hands, or other body parts into the rotating chip- per/shredder blades.
Safe operation of the chipper/shredder unit requires that all operating and safety instructions be obeyed by every- one who uses, services, or otherwise handles the unit.
Although the instructions and warnings appearing in this manual cover most normal operating conditions, every- one using the chipper/shredder unit must also always fol- low safe work practices while operating, servicing, or handling the chipper/shredder unit under any conditions not specifically covered in this manual.
SETTING UP
1.Although most assembly has been done at the facto- ry, your chipper/shredder unit requires minor assem- bly and the addition of engine oil before it can be used. Never attempt to start or operate the unit unless the chipper cone and shredder hopper have been properly installed and engine oil has been added.
2.Perform the required assembly in an area where the chipper/shredder can be handled comfortably. Never attempt to assemble the unit unless the engine/base assembly can be held or securely positioned for assembly needs.
3.Use proper hand tools for assembling the chipper/shredder. Never use tools such as adjustable
4.Always use only the hardware provided with this unit for assembly. Never substitute parts, or mix the proper position of parts during assembly. If a part is missing, contact your local dealer for an exact replacement.
5.Assemble the unit in the sequence indicated in the assembly instructions. Make sure all hardware is properly tightened after assembly is completed and before starting the unit.
6.Make sure all required hardware has been installed. Never attempt to start or operate the unit unless you are sure that all required hardware has been used.
7.Inspect the shredder hopper and chipper cone for any debris, loose hardware, or other material that may have fallen in during unpacking and assembly. Always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, before removing any objects.
8.Never fill the fuel tank indoors! Gasoline vapors are explosive, and can easily travel unnoticed to sources of ignition, such as pilot lights or open flames on water heaters, furnaces, stoves, or dryers, sparks from electric motors and other electrical appliances,
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