Fire and Burn Hazards
Gasoline is very flammable. The vapor can explode. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. KEEP FUEL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Use a proper fuel container for your gasoline. Do not remove the gas cap until you have shut down the
Do not operate or store the
▲Avoid touching a hot engine and exhaust system. Allow the engine to cool before refueling, transporting, or storing the
▲Refuel in a
▲Avoid spilling or
▲Store the
Grass and dry leaves are also flammable. Empty the bag when you are finished, even if it is not full. Stored shreds and clippings are a fire hazard.
▲Grass and dry leaves are flammable. Empty the bag before storage, even if it is not full. Stored shreds and clippings are a fire hazard.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Exhaust from the engine contains poisonous carbon monoxide. It is colorless, odorless, and can be lethal. Breathing the exhaust can cause loss of conscious- ness, possibly leading to death.
▲Do not operate any gas engine in an enclosed area. Use outdoors only!
▲Carbon monoxide is a poison known to cause cancer and birth defects.
Mechanical Hazards
If unusual vibration or noise occurs, shut down the
▲Don’t tamper with the engine speed governors. They prevent rotating parts from
▲Do not put your hands or any other part of your body or clothing inside the cone, shredder hopper, or into any inlet or outlet to moving parts!
▲Do not attempt even a minor
▲Empty the collection bag when it is almost full to prevent clogging and poor performance.
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Safety & Maintenance
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Part of this certification requires that safety labels meet certain standards. They must be replaced when they become worn out. It is your responsibility to replace the labels if they become hard to read.
Safety certification also requires that all guards and deflectors be kept in place and in good condition. Again, it is the operator’s job to repair or replace guards and deflec- tors when necessary.
Other Maintenance
Regular maintenance must also include the engine. Add oil as it is needed and change the oil regularly. Your engine manual has information about the kind of oil to use, how much to use, and how to add or drain the oil.
It’s hard to say exactly when you should sharpen the knives or replace the shredding hammers.
Chipping branches and prunings while they are green and fresh keeps the knives wet and cool. They stay sharp longer. Dead, dry
Generally speaking, when the knives do not pull branches down the chipper with relative ease, it is time to sharpen them. The hammers can be checked after you have shut down. If the edges are smooth, weathered or bent, reverse or replace them.