Stanley Black & Decker CH2 owner manual Safety Information, Your Responsibility, Preparation

Safety Information

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use of this chipper/shredder to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

Note: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper/shredder.

Preparation

1.Thoroughly inspect the area where the chipper/shredder is to be used. Remove all rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects which could be picked up or thrown and cause personal injury or damage to the machine.

2.Avoid discharging chipped material out of the discharge chute against a wall or on asphalt, concrete, or other hard surfaces as material being ejected could ricochet, causing injury to you or bystanders.

3.Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles to protect eyes during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair.

4.Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting pants and shirts. Loose fitting clothing or jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Wear leather work gloves when feeding material in the chipper chute.

5.Before starting the engine, check bolts and screws for proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect the chipper shredder at frequent intervals for any damage.

6.Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as necessary.

7.To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline.

a.Use only an approved gasoline container.

b.Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

c.Never fuel machine indoors.

d.Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.

e.Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

f.Never over fill fuel tank. Always leave about 1 inch open below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.

g.Tighten gasoline cap securely.

h.If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area and wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.

heater, clothes dryer, etc.).

j.To reduce the fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spills and remove any fuel soaked debris.

k.Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

8.Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except where specifically recommended by the manufacturer).

Safety Label Locations

These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your GXi Outdoor Power dealer for a replacement.

Safety Information

GXi Outdoor Power products are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating your power equipment.

Operator Responsibility

Never allow children under 18 years old to operate this machine. Children 18 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

i.Never store machine or fuel container inside near an open flame, spark, or pilot light (e.g., furnace, water heater, space

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