Safety Rules

•Never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn off the engine, wait ior the rotor to come to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug before leaving the area. Always move the unit to a safe storage area for prolonged idle periods.

•Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.

•Always maintain secure footing and solid balance while starting or operating the Chipper Vacuum. Never lean directly over the machine.

•Select a speed suitable for operating conditions, and stay clear‘of hazards such as large bushes, trees, fences and anything else that could become caught on or entangled with any part of the unit. Sudden contact with these obstacles could cause a momen- tary loss of control of the unit, or cause you to lose your balance and fall.

•Although the engine is powerful, never attach any kind of cart or riding attachment to your Chipper Vacuum. This is a walk-behind unit only, which will provide years of reliable service when used properly.

•Always stand to one side of the chipper cone when feeding tree limbs and branches. They may occa- sionally whip around forcefully or “kickback” while being chipped.

•Always keep hands out of the chipper cone when feeding materials. Never wrap fingers tightly around branches as you are feeding them into the unit, as a sudden inward surge could pull your hands and arms into the unit.

*If you are not using the discharge bag to collect chipped debris, always direct the debris flow away from yourself and others, and always stay clear of the discharge area to avoid being struck by ricochets or material being ejected from the machine.

•Never force material as it is being fed into the machine, as this may result in a sudden kickback of the material with sufficient force to injure you or other bystanders.

•Never allow material to build up around the engine during Chipper Vacuum operation. This could result in a fire, or overheating of the engine.

•When using the Chipper Vacuum as a walk-behind, large-area blower, always make sure the area to be cleared of debris is free of gravel, stones, and other hard debris that could be propelled with great force by the powerful blowing action possible with this unit.

•Never continue to operate the machine if it starts making unusual noise or vibration. Shut the engine off immediately, allow the rotor to stop, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and do the

followina:

a. Inspect the unit for any signs of damage or for- eign material in the chipping or shredding areas. Remove any solid material that may be prevent- ing the unit from operating properly.

b. Check for loose parts, and loose or missing hard- ware, and repair or replace as reauired.

c. Check the oil level in the engine crankcase. See the engine manual for the specific location of the oil dipstick, the correct checkina procedure. and the t&e of oil to add if the oil level is low.

Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone or discharge area while the unit is running. Always shut the engine off, allow the motor to come to a complete stop, and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug before removing excess materials,

Never fill the fuel tank while the machine is running or while the engine is hot. An unexpected spillover of fuel could contact a hot surface and ignite, caus- ing fire or explosion. Turn off the engine, and allow the engine to cool before attempting refilling.

•Never attempt to perform any maintenance, repairs, or attachment of accessories while the unit is run- ning. Always shut the unit off, allow the engine to come to a complete stop, and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug before beginning these. - activities. See engine manufacturer’s owner’s manu- al for anv. exceptions.

•Never remove covers, 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.

•Always make sure that the chipper cone area is empty before restarting the unit after it has been idle. Attempting to start the unit with material in this area could cause the engine starting cord to jerk or stop suddenly, causing a risk of injury to your hand or arm .

•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.

•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.

•Never attempt to defeat, bypass, or disable Chipper Vacuum safety features. Making alterations to this