Operator`s manual

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SAFETY
Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.Exercise
caution at all times, when using power equipment.
• Readandfollowallinstructionsinthismanualbeforeattempting
to assemble or operate this equipment. Failure to comply
withtheseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Keepthis
manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
• Readthisoperatingandserviceinstructionmanualcarefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of this
power vacuum.
• Readthevehicleownersmanualandvehiclesafeoperation
rules before using this equipment.
• Neverallowchildren under 16 to operate this ChipperVac.
Children 16 years and older should only operate under close
parental supervision.
• Donotallowanyonetooperatethisequipmentwithoutproper
instructions.
• Donotallowpassengerstorideonthisequipmentoronthe
towing vehicle.
• Keeptheareaofoperationclearofallpersons,particularly
small children. Also keep area clear of pets.
• Checkfuelbeforestartingengine.Donotllfueltankindoors,
or when engine is running, or while engine is hot. Wipe off any
spilled fuel before starting engine.
• Engineandmufergethot.Donottouch!Toavoidrehazard,
keep clean of debris and other accumulations.
• NeverstoreChipperVacwithfuelintank.Allowenginetocool
before storing in any enclosure.
• Donotchangeenginegovernorsettings.
• Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover is removed,
exceptforadjustment.Removalofthesepartscouldcreatea
rehazard.
• Beforecleaning,repairingorinspecting,makecertainallmoving
parts come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and
keepwireawayfromplugtopreventaccidentalstarting.Keep
throttle control lever in stop position.
• IftheChipperVacshouldbecomeblockedwithdebrisatany
point, shut engine off and wait until the impeller comes to a
complete stop before attempting to remove the obstruction.
Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting.
• Ifthe cutting mechanism strikes a foreignobject, or if your
Chipper Vac should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine
immediately, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire
away from the spark plug. Allow the machine to stop and take
the following steps.
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe operation.
• Checkallboltsfortightnessatfrequentintervalstohelpinsure
safe operation.
• Checkvinylhardtopbootfrequentlyforwear.Replaceifworn
or damaged.
• NeveroperateChipperVacunlessdeckadapter,hose,hose
adapter(nozzle),dischargechute(elbow),chipperchuteand
top cover are properly attached in their place.
• Donotremovetopcoverorattempttoemptycontentsofcart
while engine is running.
• Neverattempttochangehoseadapter(nozzle)ortoinstall
remote hose attachment when engine is running.
• Keep all shields andguards (e.g. chipper chute, discharge
chute(elbow)andhoseadapter(nozzle)inplaceandsecurely
attached.
• Keephands,feet,face,longhairandclothingoutofinletand
discharge area. There are ROTATING BLADES inside these
openings.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesorothersuitableeyeprotection
when operating or maintaining this equipment.
• Wearprotectivegloveswhenfeedingmaterialintothechipper
chute.Avoidloosettingclothing.
• Keepfaceandbodyclearofthechipperchutetoavoidaccidental
bounce back of any material.
• Whenfeedingmaterialintothisequipment,beextremelycareful
thatpiecesofmetal,rocks,bottles,cansorotherforeignobjects
arenotincluded.Personalinjuryordamagetothemachine
could result.
• Do not stand behind cart in exhaust discharge area while
engine is running.
• Donotoperatethisequipmentwhileintoxicatedorwhiletaking
drugs or medication that impairs the senses and reactions.
• Whenusingthisequipment,startwiththevehicletransmission
inrst(low)gearandthengraduallyincreasespeedonlyas
conditions permit.
• Operatethisequipmentatreducedspeedonroughterrain,
along creeks and ditches and on slopes to prevent tipping or
loss of control. Do not drive too close to a creek or ditch.
• Vehiclebrakingand stability areaffectedbytheaddition of
thisequipment.DonotlltheChipperVactoitsfullcapacity
without checking the capability of the towing vehicle to safely
pull and stop with the Chipper Vac attached.
• Beforeoperatingonanygrade(hill)refertothesafetyrules
inthevehicleowner'smanualconcerningsafeoperationon
slopes. Also refer to the SLOPE GUIDE on page 27 of this
owner'smanual. Do not operateon slopes in excessof10
degrees. STAY OFF STEEP SLOPES.
• Followthemaintenanceinstructionsoutlinedinthismanual.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — Attention!! Become alert!! Your safety
is involved.
DANGER: This Chipper Vac was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
resultinseriousinjury.Thisunitiscapableofamputatingngersandhandsandthrowingobjects.
Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.