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. |
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| ry, your chipper/shredder unit requires minor assem- | ||
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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 | ||
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| 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 | |
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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. |
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| for assembly. Never substitute parts, or mix the | ||
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| proper position of parts during assembly. If a part is | |
DA GER |
| missing, contact your local dealer for an exact | |
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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, | 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. |
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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 | 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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