11.Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone, shredder hopper or discharge chute while the unit is running. Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor to come to a complete stop, and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug before removing excess materials.
12.Never fill the fuel tank while the machine is running or while the engine is hot. An unexpected spill of fuel could contact a hot surface and ignite, causing fire or explosion. Turn off the engine, and allow the engine to cool before attempting refilling.
13.Never attempt to perform any maintenance, repairs, or attachment of accessories while the unit is run- ning. Always shut the unit off, allow the rotor to come to a complete stop, and disconnect and secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before begin- ning these activities.
14.Never remove guards, deflectors, or warning labels from the unit. If any of these are found to be miss- ing, take the unit out of service until the appropriate repairs can be made. Tag the machine so others do not mistakenly attempt to use it while awaiting parts or repairs.
15.Always make sure that the shredding chamber, shredder hopper, and chipper cone are empty before restarting the unit after it has been idle. Attempting to start the unit with material in these areas could cause the engine starting cord to stop suddenly, injuring your hand and fingers, or toppling the unit over.
16.Never tamper with any engine controls to alter or increase maximum unit running speed. An over speeding condition could cause the engine to over- heat, resulting in risk of fire, permanent engine dam- age, and voiding of your product warranty.
17.Always comply with the engine manual instructions for operating and periodic maintenance require- ments. Make sure the oil level is always in the safe zone, and keep the air filter element clean.
18.Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
19.The unit must be shut off before attaching or remov- ing the bag. Shut the engine off, wait for all moving parts to stop, remove and secure the spark plug wire, then attach or remove the bag.
20.Make certain that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects are not accidentally included when feeding material into the chipper/shredder.
Safety Rules & Information
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
1.Always use the hopper handle and
2.If the unit must be tilted for transporting, consult the engine manual for required preparation. Normally, fuel and oil must be drained to prevent dangerous fuel leakage, and unwanted transfer of the sump oil into the cylinder head area.
3.Always refill the engine with the recommended oil before attempting to use the unit again after it has been drained for transportation.
4.Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage.
5.Always follow the engine manual instructions for storage preparations before storing the unit for pro- longed periods.
6.Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
1.Before performing any service or repair, shut the engine off, wait for all moving parts to stop, then dis- connect and secure the spark plug wire.
2.Always follow recommended engine and chipper/shredder procedures when performing required service and maintenance on the unit.
3.Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs.
4.Always comply with recommended factory specifica- tions on all settings and adjustments.
5.Only factory authorized service locations should per- form major service and repairs.
6.Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless you have been properly trained and certified to work on large capacity chipper/shredder units. Improper service procedures can result in hazardous operation, equipment damage, and voiding of manu- facturer’s warranty.
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