This symbol points outimportant
safety i nstructions
which, ifnot f ollowed, could e ndanger
the persona)
safety and/or property ofyourself and others, Read
and follow a llinstructions
inthis manual before
attempting
tooperate this machine,
Failure tocomply with these
instructions
may result inpersona)iniury,
When y ou see this symbol,
HEED I TS WARNING!
This machine was built tobeoperated according
tothe rules f or
safe operation
inthis manual Aswith any type ofpower equipment,
carelessness
orerror onthepart ofthe operator can result inserious
iniury, This machine iscapable ofamputating
hands and feet and
throwing obiects, Failure toobserve the following safety instructions
could r esult inserious iniury o rdeath,
Your R esponsibility:
Restrict the use ofthis power machine to
persons who read, understand,
and follow t he warnings and instruc-
tions i nthis manual and onthe machine,
Engine Exhaust, some o fitsconstituents,
and certain vehicle
components
contain oremit chemicals
known toState o fCalifornia
to
cause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive
harm,
TRA(N(NG
o
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand in
the manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.Keepthis
manualina safe placefor future andregular referenceandfor ordering
replacementparts.
o
Be familiarwith all controls andtheir proper operation.Know howto stop
the machineanddisengagethem quickly.
o
Neverallowchildrenunder 16years oldto operatethis machine.Chil-
dren 16years old and overshould readand understandthe operation
instructionsand safetyrulesin this manualand shouldbe trained and
supervisedbya parent.
o
Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout properinstruction.
o
Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildren at least75 feet from the
machinewhileit is inoperation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthe area.
o
Neverrunan engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas.
o
Donot put handsandfeet near rotatingparts or in the feedingchambers
anddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotatingimpellercan amputate
fingers,hands,andfeet.
o
Neverattemptto unclogeither the feed intakeor dischargeopening,
removeor empty vacuumbag,or inspectand repairthe machinewhile
the engine is running.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilall movingparts
havecometo acompletestop. Disconnect t he spark plug wire and
groundit againstthe engine.
PREPARAT(ON
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto be used. Remove
all rocks,bottles,cans, or otherforeignobjectswhichcould be picked up
or thrown andcausepersonalinjury or damageto the machine.
o
Alwayswearsafetyglasses or safetygoggles duringoperationor while
performingan adjustmentor repair,to protecteyes. Thrownobjects
which ricochetcan causeserious injury to the eyes.
o
Wear sturdy, rough-soledwork shoesandclose-fittingslacksand shirts.
Loosefitting clothesor jewelry can be caughtin movableparts. Never
operate this machinein barefeet or sandals.Wear leatherwork gloves
when feedingmaterialinthe chipperchute.
o
Beforestarting,check all bolts andscrewsfor proper tightnessto be
sure the machineis in safe workingcondition.Also, visuallyinspect
machinefor any damageatfrequentintervals.
o
Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionslabels, as necessary.
o
To avoidpersonalinjury or propertydamageuse extremecare in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable andthe vapors are
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjury can occur when gasolineis spilled on
yourself or your clotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skinandchange
clothesimmediately.
o
Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
o
Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipes,and othersourcesof ignition.
o
Neverfuel machineindoors.
o
Neverremovegas cap or addfuel whilethe engine is hot or running.
o
Allow engine to cool at least two minutesbefore refueling.
o
Neveroverfill fuel tank.Fill tank to no morethan 1/2 inch below bottom
of filler neckto providespacefor fuel expansion.
o
Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.
o
If gasolineis spilled, wipeit off the engine andequipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait 5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
o
Neverstore the machineor fuel container insidewherethere is an open
flame, spark,or pilot light (e.g.furnace, waterheater,spaceheater,
clothesdryer,etc.).
o
To reduceafire hazard,keep machinefree of grass, leaves,or other
debris build-up.Clean up oil or fuel spillage and removeany fuel soaked
debris.
o
Allow machineto cool at least 5 minutes beforestoring.
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