Country Home Products TLC18-CHP instruction manual Safe Operation Practices, Training, Preparation

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

TRAINING

•Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

•Never allow children to operate the unit. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your unit.

•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Stop the engine when they are in the vicinity of the unit. Keep work area clean and clear of branches or obstacles, which could cause you to stumble or fall.

•Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property, and themselves.

•Your chipper is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to chip. Do not use it for any other purpose.

•If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your place of purchase for additional assistance.

PREPARATION

•Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.

•Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate outer garments and safety goggles. Always wear safety glasses or goggles during operation and while performing any adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine. Be sure your glasses or goggles fit properly.

•Avoid loose-fitting clothes and use protective footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Secure hair above shoulders. Do not wear loose clothes or jewelry that can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. Wear gloves when feeding material into the chipper chute. Be sure your gloves fit properly and do not have loose cuffs or drawstring.

•Warning: Fuel is highly flammable and the vapors are explosive. Take the following precautions.

•Store fuel and oil in approved containers.

•Keep away from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of children.

•Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.

•Check and add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

•If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have disappeared.

•Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.

•Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark, such as a gas hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer or furnace.

•To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of debris build-up. Clean up fuel and oil spillage. Allow unit to cool at least five minutes before storing.

•Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running.

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