Operation

t.Do notputbands andfeet near rotatingparts or inthe feedingchambers and dischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotatingimpellercan amputate fingers,hands,andfeet.

2.Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute,feed intake,and cuttingchamberareempty andfree of all debris.

3.Thoroughlyinspectall materialto be shreddedand removeany metal, rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhichcouldcause personal injuryor damageto the machine.

4.If the impellerstrikesaforeign objector if your machineshouldstart makingan unusualnoiseorvibration,immediatelyshutthe engineoff. Allowthe impellerto cometo a completestop. Disconnectthespark plug wire, groundit againstthe engineand performthe followingsteps:

a.Inspectfor damage.

b.Repairor replaceany damagedparts.

c.Checkfor any looseparts andtighten to assure continuedsafe opera- tion.

5.Do notallowan accumulationof processedmaterialto build up in the dischargearea.This can preventproperdischargeand resultin kickback of materialthroughthefeed opening.

6.Do notattemptto shred or chip materiallargerthan specifiedon the machineor inthis manual.Personalinjuryor machinedamagecould result.

7.Neverattemptto unclogeither thefeed intakeor dischargeopeningwhile theengine is running.Shuttheengine off, waituntil all movingpartshave stopped,disconnectthe sparkplugwire andground it againstthe engine beforeclearingdebris.

8.Neveroperatewithoutvacuumbag anddischargechuteproperlyattached to the machine.Neveremptyor changevacuumbagwhilethe engine is running.Zipperedendof vacuum bagmustbe keptclosedat all times duringoperation.

9.Neveroperatewithouteitherthe inlet nozzleoroptional hoseattachment properlyattachedto the machine.Neverattemptto attach or changeeither attachmentwhilethe engine is running.

10.Keepall guards,deflectorsandsafetydevicesin placeandoperating properly.

11.Keepyour faceand bodyback andto the side of thechipperchute while feedingmaterialinto the machineto avoidaccidentalkickbackinjuries.

12.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibilityor light. Alwaysbe sure of yourfooting and keepa firm holdon the handles.

13.Do notoperatethis machineon a gravelsurface.

14.Do notoperatethis machinewhile underthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.

15.Mufflerand enginebecomehotand can causea burn. Donottouch.

16.Neverpickup or carry machinewhile theengine is running.

Maintenance & Storage

1.Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

2.Check bolts andscrewsfor propertightnessat frequentintervalsto keep the machinein safeworkingcondition.Also, visuallyinspectmachinefor any damageand repair,if needed.

3.Beforecleaning, repairing,or inspecting,stoptheengine and makecertain the impellerand all moving partshavestopped. Disconnectthespark plug wire and groundit againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.

4.Donotchangetheengine governorsettingsoroverspeedthe engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine.

5.Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.

6.Followthis manualfor safeloading, unloading,transporting,andstorage of this machine.

7.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinside wherethere is an open

flame, sparkor pilot light suchas a water heater,furnace,clothes dryer, etc.

8.Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionson off-season storage.

9.Ifthe fuel tank hasto be drained,do this outdoors.

10.Observeproperdisposallaws and regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. to protect the environment.

Do not modify engine

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyenginein anyway.Tampering withthe governorsettingcan leadto a runawayengine andcauseit to operate at unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingof engine governor.

Notice regarding Emissions

Engineswhichare certifiedto complywith CaliforniaandfederalEPAemission regulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrol sys- tems:EngineModification(EM)andThreeWay Catalyst(TWC)if so equipped.

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use of this powermachineto personswho read,understandand followthe warningsandinstructionsinthis manualand on themachine.

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247.776360 specifications

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