Cub Cadet 24A-030E100 manual Children

•Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge.

•When feeding material into the chipper, do not stand with your face or body directly in front of the chipper chute. Stand to one side. Material being feed may bounce back out of the chute and cause personal injury.

•If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the engine, wait for impeller to come to a complete stop, and disconnect

the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Follow steps listed below:

•Inspect for damage.

•Repair or replace any damaged parts prior to continuing operation.

•Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation.

•Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

•Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.

•If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for assistance. Telephone 1-800-800-7310 for the name of your nearest dealer.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the chipping and vacuum activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

•Be alert and turn the machine off if a child enters the area.

•Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.

•Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the machine.

•Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.

•Never allow children under age 16 to operate this machine. Children 16 years of age and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by an adult.

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

•Use only an approved gasoline container.

•Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

•Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.

•Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

•Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.

•Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

•If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.

•Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a gas water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

•To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.

•Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

GENERAL SERVICE

•Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

•Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

•Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

•After striking a foreign object, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.

•Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

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