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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per- sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your chipper shredder. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in per- sonal injury.When you see this symbol-heed its warning.

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GENERAL OPERATION

Read thisowner'sguidecarefully in itsentirety before attemptingto assemble thismachine. Read, understand,and follow all instructionson the machine and in the manual(s) beforeoperation. Be completely familiar with the controlsand the proper use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for orderingreplacement parts.

Your chipper-shredderis a powerful tool, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme cautionat all times. Your unit has been designed to performtwo jobs; to chipand shred vegetation found in a normal yard. Do not use itfor any other purpose.

Never allow children under age 16 to operate the unit. Children 16 years and older shouldonlyoperate the unit underclose parental supervision. Only responsible individualswho are familiar with these

rules of safe operationshouldbe allowedto use your unit,

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularlysmall children and pets. Stop the engine when they are in the vicinityof the unit. Keep work area clean and clear of branches or obstacleswhich

could cause you to stumbleor fall.

When feeding material intothisequipment, be extremely carefulthat pieces of metal, rocks,bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not included. Personal injuryor damage to the machine could result.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles, during operationand while performingan adjustmentor

repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrownfrom the machine.

Wear sturdy, reugh-soledwork shoes and closefitting slacks and shirt. Shirt and slacksthat coverthe arms and legs and steel-tood shoes are recommended. Do notwear loose fitting clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it is above shoulder length. They can be caughtin moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. Wear glovss when feeding matedal in the chipper chute or shredder hopper.

Never placeyour hands, feet, or any part of your body intothe shredder hopper,chipper chute, discharge opening, or near any moving part while the engine is running. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. If it becomes necassary to push matedal into the chipper chute or shredder hopper, use a small diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.

If it is necessary for any reasonto unclogthe feed intake or discharge openingsor to inspector repair any part of the machine where a movingpart can come in contact with your body or clothing,stop the machine, allow it to cool,disconnectthe spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug before attemptingto unclog, inspector repair.

Do not operate unitwhile underthe influence of alcohol or drugs.

The machine shouldonly be operated on a level surface. Never operate your uniton a slippery,wet, muddyor icy surface. Keep yourwork area clean and clear of branches or obstacles which could cause you to stumbleand fall. Do notoverreach. Maintaining properfooting and balance is essentialto preventing accidents.

Do notallow an accumulationof processed material to build up in the discharge area as thiswill prevent properdischarge and can resultin kick-backfromthe chipper chute.

Keep your face and body back from chipper chute to avoid accidental bounce back of any material.

Do nottransport machine while engine is running. If the cutting mechanism stdkesa foreign objector if your machineshouldstart making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine and allowthe machine to come to a complete stop. Disconnectthe spark plugwire and move it away from the spark plug. Take the following steps.

a.Inspect for damage.

b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.

o.Check for any loose partsand tighten to assure

continuedsafe operation.

Never attempt to attach or remove catcher bagwhen engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait for the