Operating Location, Safe Wearing Apparel

•Never store the fuel container or Chipper Vacuum indoors where there is a possibility of contact with any ignition source such as a spark, open flame, pilot light, heating element, or smoking materials.

•Never attempt to test or operate the unit indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas. If inhaled, carbon monoxide can cause dizziness or nausea, and if prolonged contact occurs, uncon- sciousness, brain damage, or death can result.

•Check all parts to ensure that they are properly attached and that all hardware is secure.

•Make sure the discharge bag is securely attached to the discharge chute and is properly supported by the bag supports on the bottom of the handle, and the sides of the rear frame.

•Make sure you have read and understand the engine manual accompanying the Chipper Vacuum, and know the location and function of all operating con- trols for your model Chipper Vacuum. You must understand how to start and stop the unit safely before proceeding.

OPERATING LOCATION

•Always operate the Chipper Vacuum outdoors only, 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 greater than 20 degrees, or on wet or slippery surfaces where you or someone else could slip and fall toward the chipper cone opening.

•Never operate the unit on rocky, gravel, or stone- covered surfaces, as this material could be sucked in to the shredder housing through the vacuum intake openings and cause damage to the shredder.

•This equipment shall not be operated in the vicinity of bystanders. Never operate the unit where children, pets, or others who may be unaware of the potential hazards associated with chipping, shredding, or vac- uuming operations could enter the area unexpectedly and be exposed to these hazards.

•Never use the optional hose kit to vacuum up rocky, gravel, or stone-covered surfaces,, as this material will cause damage to the shredderand other internal components.

•Never operate in an area where sparks from the muffler could ignite surrounding dry brush or other flammable materials. See following Fire Hazard W a r n i n g !

•Wear hearing protection when the Chipper Vacuum is to be used for prolonged periods of time, or when- ever noise reaches an uncomfortable level.

A CAUTION

SPARK/FIRE HAZARD

GAS ENGINES MAY REQUIRE A SPARK ARRESTER FOR SAFE OPERATION

If the engine on this unit is not equipped with a spark arrester and is to be used on any forest, brush, or grass-covered unimproved land, a spark arrester must be added to the muffler before using the engine on such land. The arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the opera- tor. In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code.) Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. See your authorized engine service center for muffler spark arrester options.

SAFE WEARING APPAREL

•Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from flying debris when operating the Chipper Vacuum. One pair of safety goggles has been pro- vided with the unit for your immediate use. All oth- ers in and around the immediate area must also wear approved safety glasses to protect their eyes from flying debris.

•Always wear properly-fitted leather work gloves to protect your hands from cuts and scratches caused by tree limbs and branches. Never wear gloves with pull-ties or straps, as these straps could get entan- gled with branches and draw your hands into the chipper cone cutting areas.

•Never wear loose-fitting clothing, hanging jewelry, ties, scarves, or other items that could get caught on tree limbs or branches, and draw body parts into the cutting areas of the chipper cone.

•Always tie up long hair and prevent it from hanging down, where it could become tangled in branches or get caught in rotating parts and pull you into the cut- ting areas.

•Even if you are wearing heavy-duty leather work gloves, never, ever place your hands in the chipper cone while the unit is running. If you must reach in to clear a jam or free up branches, shut the unit off, allow the rotor to come to a complete stop, discon- nect the spark plug wire at the spark plug, and care- fully remove or clear the jammed material.

OPERATING SAFETY

•Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide sec- tion of this manual.