SAFETY RULES
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
l_ PERSONAL INJURY,
TRAINING
e Read this owner's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine Be com-
pletely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts
eChildren must never be allowed to operate this equipment e No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while
taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions
e This equipment should never be operated in the vicinity of children, pets or other persons
®Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exi_aust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless and deadly poisonous gas
e Never place your hands or any part of your body or cloth- ing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near
any moving part while the machine or engine is running. e If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or repair the
feeding chamber or any part of the machine where a mov- ing part can come in contact with your body or clothing, stop the machine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug before attempting such inspection or repair
PREPARATION
e Wear safety glasses provided with your unit while operat- ing the
e Wear proper apparel Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing Wear gloves when handling material
e HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE as it is an extremely flammable fuel
o Check the fuel before starting the engine Do not fill the fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, or while the engine is still hot Turn the unit off and let the engine cool before refueling
o Fuel your
•Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except dudng refueling
®Avoid spilling gasoline or oil Wipe the unit clean of any spilled fuel or oil.
®Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat or open flame, and out of reach of children
•This machine should be operated only upon a level surface ® Assure that all screws, nuts and bolts and other fasteners
are properly secured
OPERATION
®When feeding shreddable material into this equipment, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not included Personal injury or damage to the machine could result
o if the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug Allow the machine to stop and take the following steps:
Inspect for damage
Replace or repair any damaged parts
Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure contin- ued safe operation
e The engine must be kept clean of debris and other accu- mulations.
e Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in
e Never place your hands or any other part of your body or clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute or near any moving part while the engine is running
eKeep all guards and deflectors in place and in good work- ing condition to assure continued safe operation
e Always stand clear of the discharge area when opelating this machine
eKeep your face and body back from the feed opening to avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
®Do not
e The engine governor settings on your machine must not be altered, changed, or tampered with The governor contrels the maximum safe operating speeds and pro- tects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by overspeed.
eDo not transport machine while engine is running
e Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
o When this equipment is stopped for servicing, inspection, storage or to change an accessory, make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug and moved away from the spark plug The machine should be allowed to cool down before making such inspection, adjustments, service, etc Maintain your machine with care and keep it clean for the best and continued safe operation
o De not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter
O When not in use, your machine should be stored out of the reach of children. Keep where gasoline fumes will not reach an open flame or spark For long periods of stor- age, refer to the "Storage" section of this manual.
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