Safety Rules

OPERATING SAFETY

 

• Check the oil level in the engine crankcase. See

1. Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and

ENGINE OIL LEVEL under Servicing The

Chipper/Shredder.

branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide portion

11. Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone,

of this manual.

 

 

shredder hopper or discharge chute while the unit is

2. Never leave the machine running unattended.

running. Always shut the engine off, allow the rotor

Always turn off the engine, wait for the rotor to come

to come to a complete stop, and remove the spark

to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug

plug wire from the spark plug before removing excess

before leaving the area. Always move the unit to a

materials.

 

safe storage area when not in use.

 

12. Never fill the fuel tank while the machine is running or

 

 

3. Always maintain secure footing and solid balance

while the engine is hot. An unexpected spillover of

while starting or operating the chipper/shredder.

fuel could contact a hot surface and ignite, causing

Never lean directly over the machine.

fire or explosion. Turn off the engine, and allow the

4. Always stand to the side of the chipper cone when

engine to cool before attempting refilling.

13. Never attempt to perform any maintenance, repairs,

feeding tree limbs and branches into the unit, as tree

or attachment of accessories while the unit is run-

limbs, branches, and harder woods may whip around

ning. Always shut the unit off, allow the rotor to come

while being chipped.

 

 

to a complete stop, and remove the spark plug wire

 

 

5. Always keep hands out of the chipper cone and

from the spark plug before beginning these activities.

shredder hopper when feeding materials. Never

14. Never remove guards, deflectors, or warning labels

wrap fingers tightly around branches as you are feed-

from the un t. If a

y f these are found to be missing,

ing them into the unit, as a sudden inward surge

take the un ut

f service until the appropriate

could pull your hands and arms into the unit.

repairs can be made. Tag the machine so others do

 

 

6. Always stand clear of the discharge area to avoid

not mistakenly a

empt to use it while awaiting parts

being struck by ricochets or material being ejected

or repairs.

 

from the machine.

 

15. Always make sure that the shredding chamber,

7. Never allow material to build up in he discharge area

shre er hopper, and chipper cone are empty before

restarting the unit after it has been idle. Attempting to

or shredding chamber, as this may cause new mater-

 

 

ial being fed into the machine to kickbackforwith suffi-

start the unit with material in these areas could cause

cient force to injure you or ther bystanders.

the engine starting cord to stop suddenly, injuring

your hand and fingers, or toppling the unit over.

8. Never allow material to build up around the engine

16. Never tamper with any engine controls to alter or

during chipper/shredder operation. This could r sult

increase maximum unit running speed. An over

in a fire, or overheatingNotof the engine.

speeding condition could cause the engine to over-

9. Never attempt to reposition or move the

heat, resulting in risk of fire, permanent engine dam-

age, and voiding of your product warranty.

chipper/shredder unit while it is running. Doing so

 

 

could cause the machine to tip over, and reaching to

17. Always comply with the engine manual instructions

steady the unit could result in accidental insertion of

 

 

 

Reproductionfor operating and periodic maintenance requirements.

your hands into the chipper cone or shredder hopper

Make sure the oil level is always in the safe zone,

areas.

 

and keep the air filter element clean.

10.Never continue to operate the machine if it starts making unusual noise or vibration. Shut the engine off immediately, allow the rotor to stop, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and do the following:

•Inspect the unit for any signs of damage or foreign material in the chipping or shredding areas. Remove any solid material that may be preventing the unit from operating properly.

•Check for loose parts, and loose or missing hard- ware, and repair or replace as required.

18.Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

1.Always use the hopper handle and built-in wheels to move the chipper/shredder. Never lift the unit using the fuel tank for support. If the unit must be lifted , always use at least two people, and always grip the unit securely using the front leg and hopper handle.

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

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