Safety Rules

GENERAL

The Safety Alert symbol shown here is used to alert you to important safety information that must be

read, fully understood, and followed at all times when handling, transporting, operating, servicing, or storing your chipper/ shredder unit.

Each safety alert symbol is followed by a “signal word” that advises you of the relative intensity, or level, of the hazard the safety alert instructions pertain to.

Safe operation of the chipper/shredder unit requires that all operating and safety instructions be obeyed by everyone who uses, services, or otherwise handles the unit.

Although the instructions and warnings appearing in this manual cover most normal operating conditions, everyone using the chipper/shredder unit must also always follow safe work practices while operating, servicing, or handling the chipper/shredder unit under any conditions not specifically covered in this manual.

The following list of signal words is being provided to

SETTING UP

help you understand the intensity levels associated with

1. Although most assembly has been done at the facto-

each signal word used in this manual.

 

 

ry, your chipper/shredder unit requires minor assem-

 

 

bly and the addition of engine oil before it can be

DANGER

 

used. Never attempt to start or operate the unit

The signal word “DANGER” is used when a seri-

unless the chipper cone and shredder hopper have

ous injury or fatality will result if the safety

been properly installed and engine oil has been

instructions that follow this signal word are not

added.

obeyed.

Reproduction

 

2. Perform the required assembly in an area where the

 

 

chipper/shredder can be ha dled comfortably. Never

WARNING

 

attempt to assemble the u it unless the engine/base

The signal word “WARNING” is used when a

assembly can be held r securely positioned for

serious injury or fatality could result if the safety

assembly needs.

instructions that follow this signal word a e not

3. Use proper hand ools for assembling the

obeyed.

 

chipper/shredder. Never use tools such as

 

 

adj stable open-end wrenches that can slip off hard-

CAUTION

 

ware as it’s being fastened. Never use toothed grip-

The signal word “CAUTION” is used when per-

ping pliers which may damage hardware and make

sonal injury, or property r equipmentfordamage

removal difficult.

could result if the safety instruc i ns hat follow

4. Always use only the hardware provided with this unit

this signal word are not obeyed.

 

 

for assembly. Never substitute parts, or mix the

 

 

 

 

proper position of parts during assembly. If a part is

DA GER

 

missing, contact your local dealer for an exact

 

 

You must read and understandNotthis manual and

replacement.

all safety instructions and labeling completely,

5. Assemble the unit in the sequence indicated in the

before attempting to assemble, set-up, trans-

assembly instructions. Make sure all hardware is

port, operate, service, or install any options or

properly tightened after assembly is completed and

accessories on this unit.

 

before starting the unit.

 

 

This chipper/shredder is a powerful machine

6. Make sure all required hardware has been installed.

designed for chipping of tree limbs and branch-

Never attempt to start or operate the unit unless you

es up to 2-1/2" in diameter (3" on Model 8/14),

are sure that all required hardware has been used.

and is capable of amputating or causing serious

7. Inspect the shredder hopper and chipper cone for

injury to fingers, hands, feet, and other extrem-

any debris, loose hardware, or other material that

ities if accidental contact with rotating chipper

may have fallen in during unpacking and assembly.

and shredder blades should occur.

Always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark

Always keep hands, feet, and other extremities

plug, before removing any objects.

out of the shredder hopper, chipper cone, and

8. Never fill the fuel tank indoors! Gasoline vapors are

discharge area, and never wear loose fitting
clothing or jewelry that could get caught on tree

explosive, and can easily travel unnoticed to sources

limbs, branches, or rotating parts, and pull your

of ignition, such as pilot lights or open flames on

hands, or other body parts into the rotating chip-

water heaters, furnaces, stoves, or dryers, sparks

per/shredder blades.

 

from electric motors and other electrical appliances,

 

 

 

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