Safety Rules
l Never leave the machine running unattended.
Always turn off the engine, wait ior the rotor to come
to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug
before leaving the area. Always move the unit to a
safe storage area for prolonged idle periods.
l Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
followina:
a. Inspect the unit for any signs of damage or for-
eign material in the chipping or shredding areas.
Remove any solid material that may be prevent-
ing the unit from operating properly.
b. Check for loose parts, and loose or missing hard-
ware, and repair or replace as reauired.
l Always maintain secure footing and solid balance
while starting or operating the Chipper Vacuum.
Never lean directly over the machine.
l Select a speed suitable for operating conditions, and
stay clear‘of hazards such as large bushes, trees,
fences and anything else that could become caught
on or entangled with any part of the unit. Sudden
contact with these obstacles could cause a momen-
tary loss of control of the unit, or cause you to lose
your balance and fall.
c. Check the oil level in the engine crankcase. See
the engine manual for the specific location of the
oil dipstick, the correct checkina procedure. and
the
t&e
of oil to add if the oil
level
is low.
l Although the engine is powerful, never attach any
kind of cart or riding attachment to your Chipper
Vacuum. This is a walk-behind unit only, which will
provide years of reliable service when used properly.
Never attempt to clear clogs from the chipper cone
or discharge area while the unit is running. Always
shut the engine off, allow the motor to come to a
complete stop, and remove the spark plug wire from
the spark plug before removing excess materials,
Never fill the fuel tank while the machine is running
or while the engine is hot. An unexpected spillover
of fuel could contact a hot surface and ignite, caus-
ing fire or explosion. Turn off the engine, and allow
the engine to cool before attempting refilling.
l Always stand to one side of the chipper cone when
feeding tree limbs and branches. They may
occa-
sionally whip around forcefully or “kickback” while
being chipped.
l Always keep hands out of the chipper cone when
sudden inward surge could pull your hands and arms
into the unit.
feeding materials. Never wrap fingers tightly around
branches as you are feeding them into the unit, as a
l Never attempt to perform any maintenance, repairs,
or attachment of accessories while the unit is
run-
.
ning. Always shut the unit off, allow the engine to
l Never remove covers, deflectors, or warning labels
come to a complete stop, and remove the spark plug
wire from the spark plug before beginning these.
from the unit. If any of these are found to be miss-
-
activities. See engine manufacturer’s owner’s
manu-
al for anv exceptions.
* If you are not using the discharge bag to collect
chipped debris, always direct the debris flow away
from yourself and others, and always stay clear of
the discharge area to avoid being struck by ricochets
or material being ejected from the machine.
l Never force material as it is being fed into the
machine, as this may result in a sudden kickback of
the material with sufficient force to injure you or other
bystanders.
l Never allow material to build up around the engine
during Chipper Vacuum operation. This could result
in a fire, or overheating of the engine.
l When using the Chipper Vacuum as a walk-behind,
large-area blower, always make sure the area to be
cleared of debris is free of gravel, stones, and other
hard debris that could be propelled with great force
by the powerful blowing action possible with this unit.
l 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
ing, take the unit out of service until the appropriate
repairs can be made. Tag the machine so others do
not mistakenly attempt to use it while awaiting parts
or repairs.
l Always make sure that the chipper cone area is
empty before restarting the unit after it has been idle.
Attempting to start the unit with material in this area
could cause the engine starting cord to jerk or stop
suddenly, causing a risk of injury to your hand or
arm.
l Never tamper with any engine controls to alter or
increase maximum unit running speed. An
over-
speeding condition could cause the engine to over-
heat, resulting in risk of fire, permanent engine dam-
age, and voiding of your product warranty.
l Always comply with the engine manual instructions
for operating and periodic maintenance require-
ments. Make sure the oil level is always in the safe
zone, and keep the air filter element clean.
l Never attempt to defeat, bypass, or disable Chipper
Vacuum safety features. Making alterations to this
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