Safety Rules, Transporting and Storage

Safety Rules

equipment can result in serious injury, damage to equipment, and voiding of your warranty.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

•If you must travel across rock, gravel, or other debris-covered terrain, set the engine speed control to Wow”, and close the variable suction control flap by moving the selector lever to the “closed” position.

•Never lift the unit using the fuel tank, vacuum intake areas, or covers for support. If the unit must be lifted for vehicular transportation, always use at least two people, and always grip the unit securely using the units rigid steel frame. The power drive feature should only be used for loading by experienced operators using ramps designed to ensure that the unit stays properly positioned on the ramps while the Chipper Vacuum is moving.

•If the unit must remain tilted for transportation, con- sult the engine manual for required preparation, Normally, engine fuel and oil must be drained to pre- vent dangerous fuel leakage, and unwanted transfer of the sump oil into the cylinder head area.

•Always refill the oil sump with the recommended oil before attempting to use the unit again after it has been drained for transportation.

•Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage.

•Always follow the engine manual instructions for

storage preparations before storing the unit for pro- longed periods.

•Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper pre-use start-up procedures when returning the unit to service.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

•Always follow recommended engine and Chipper Vacuum procedures when performing required ser- vice and maintenance on the unit.

•Use only factory-authorized replacement parts for repair along with recommended factory specifications on all settings and adjustments.

•Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless you have been properly trained and certified to work on high-capacity gasoline powered Chipper/ Shredder or Chipper Vacuum units. Improper ser- vice procedures can result in hazardous operation, equipment damage, and voiding of the product war- ranty.

SAFETY DECALS

Important safety labels are shown in the following illus- tration. Please review these labels and if you have any questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with the instructions, re-read the complete safety instruction text on the preceding pages, or contact your local dealer or factory Customer Service Department. Use the pan number information provided to order a replacement label from your local factory-authorized dealer.

A. Operator Instruction Label

Part No. 1713665

B.Discharge Chute Danger Label

Part No. 5001612

C.Chipper Cone Danger Label

Pad No. 5001612

D . Vacuum Hose & Nozzle Intake

Danger Label

Part No. 1709529