Heavy Duty Power Equipment
Operating Guidelines
READ THESE OPERATING GUIDELINES BEFORE YOU PROCEED ANY FURTHER
1.Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet.
2.Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute, feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty and free of all debris.
3.Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and remove any metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects which could cause personal injury or damage to the machine.
4.If it becomes necessary to push material through the shredder hopper, use a small diameter stick. Do not use your hands or feet.
5.If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut the engine off. Allow the impeller to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire, ground it against the engine and perform the following steps:
a.Inspect for damage.
b.Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c.Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation.
6.Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area. This can prevent proper discharge and result in kickback of material through the feed opening.
7.Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than specified on the machine or in this manual. Personal injury or machine damage could result.
The funnel on the chipper/shredder is for leaves only. Do not use the funnel for vines or long branches such as Weeping Willows as they may clog the flails.
The side chute is for longer and/or thicker pieces of yard waste. Depending on your model, you may cut up to a 3” x 4” in diameter piece of wood.
8.Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening while the engine is running. Shut the engine off, wait until all moving parts have stopped, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before clearing debris.
9.Never operate without the shredder funnel, chipper chute, or discharge chute properly attached to the machine. Never empty or change discharge bag while the engine is running. Stop the engine when leaving the operating position.
10.Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and operating properly.
11.Keep your face and body back and to the side of the chipper chute while feeding material into the machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries.
12.Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
13.Do not operate on a
14.Do not operate in a confined space.
15.Do not operate this machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
16.Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
17.Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
18.Do not leave this machine running while unattended
19.Keep children, bystanders, and pets 75 feet away.
20.Use only manufacturer approved accessories/ attachments.
Rev: 07/2010 | Brush Master™ Chipper/Shredder with |
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