fuel leakage, and unwanted transfer of the sump oil into the cylinder head area.

3.Always refill the oil sump 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 prac- tices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage.

5.Always follow the engine manual instructions for stor- age preparations before storing the unit for prolonged periods.

6.Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start-up procedures when returning the unit to service.

Safety Rules

text on the preceding pages, or contact your local dealer.

Should any of these labels become unreadable because of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the use of your chipper/shredder, please use the part number information provided to order a replacement label from your local authorized dealer.

These labels are easily applied, and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe, effective operation of your chipper/shred- der.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Always follow recommended engine and

 

 

 

 

 

chipper/shredder procedures when performing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

required service and maintenance on the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Always use only factory authorized replacement parts

 

 

 

 

 

when making repairs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Always comply with recommended factory specifica-

 

 

 

 

 

tions on all settings and adjustments.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Only factory authorized service locati ns sh uld be

 

 

 

 

 

utilized for major service and repair requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Never attempt to make major repairs n this unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not

 

 

 

 

 

unless you have been properly rained and certified

 

 

 

 

 

to work on large capacity chipper/shredderforunits.

 

 

 

 

 

Improper service procedures can result in haza d us

 

Caution Label

operation, equipment damage, and voiding of manu-

 

facturer’s warranty.

 

 

 

Part No. 5004100 (hopper)

SAFETY DECALS

 

 

 

 

 

 

This chipper/shredder unit has been d sign d and man-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability

 

 

 

 

 

you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor

 

 

 

 

 

power equipment manufacturing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although reading this manual and the safety instructions

 

 

 

 

 

it contains will provide you with the necessary basic

 

 

 

 

 

knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec-

 

 

 

 

 

tively, we have placed several safety labels on the chip-

 

 

 

 

 

per/shredder to remind you of this important information

 

 

 

 

 

while you are operating the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Danger Label

 

 

 

 

These important safety labels are illustrated on the right,

 

Part No. 5001612 (chipper cone & hopper)

and are shown here to help familiarize you with the loca-

 

Part No. 1709529 (discharge chute)

tion and content of the safety messages you will see as

 

 

 

 

 

you perform normal chipping and shredding operations.

 

 

 

 

 

Please review these labels now, and if you have any

 

 

 

 

 

questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with

 

 

 

 

 

these instructions, reread the complete safety instruction

 

 

 

 

 

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