Use and Care Manual

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200946 - 3 IN. (7.6 CM) CHIPPER SHREDDER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 DANGER
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause
nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you start to feel dizzy or
weak, get to fresh air immediately.
Operate product outdoors only in a well ventilated area.
DO NOT operate the product inside any building, including
garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or
compartment.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through
windows, doors, vents or other openings.
 DANGER
Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot
see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
ONLY use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents.
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in
carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
 DANGER
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or
accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can
result.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or
items that could become caught.
 WARNING
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact
local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements.
 WARNING
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock.
When servicing the engine:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot
contact the plug.
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.
Use only approved spark plug testers.
 WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on
contact. Combustible material can catch fire on contact.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Maintain at least 3 ft. (91.4 cm) of clearance on all sides to
ensure adequate cooling.
Maintain at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance from combustible
materials.
 WARNING
Bystander Hazard
Always keep bystanders, children and pets away a minimum
distance of 75 ft. (22.9 m) from work area when chipper
shredder is in use.
Always be alert. Accidents, injury or damage could occur due
to ricochet and ejection of discharge debris from the chipper
shredder while operating.
Be aware. Only a qualified adult with complete working
knowledge of the product features and safety rules should
operate the chipper-shredder and be in the work area.
 WARNING
Ejection Hazard
Pieces of debris may be ejected from the chipper-shredder
while operating. Be alert.