Use and Care Manual

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200946 - 3 IN. (7.6 CM) CHIPPER SHREDDER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 WARNING
Operator Work Zone Area
Keep work zone clear of debris while working to ensure safe
footing.
 WARNING
Protective Safety Gear and Clothing
Always wear close fitting clothing and ANSI Z87.1 approved
eye protection worn at all times when operating the
chipper-shredder.
Wear boots or sturdy shoes that will improve footing around
slippery surfaces.
 WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and arm
towards the engine faster than you can let go. Unintentional
startup can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or
laceration. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
also result.
When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull firmly and rapidly to avoid kickback.
 WARNING
Improper use or treatment of the chipper-shredder can
damage it, shorten its life and void your warranty.
Always use the chipper-shredder only for intended uses.
Operate only on level surfaces.
DO NOT expose chipper-shredder to excessive moisture or dirt.
DO NOT allow any material to block the cooling slots.
DO NOT use the engine if:
– Equipment sparks, smokes or emits flames
– Equipment vibrates excessively
– Equipment makes unusual sounds
– Equipment is damaged
 WARNING
Although the chipper shredder contains a spark arrester,
maintain a minimum distance of 5 ft. (1.5 m) from dry
vegetation to prevent fires.
Fuel Safety
 DANGER
GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS ARE HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors:
– Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
– Gasoline can cause a fire or explosion if ignited.
– Gasoline is a liquid fuel but its vapors can ignite.
– Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up
immediately if spilled on skin or clothes.
– Gasoline has a distinctive odor, this will help detect
potential leaks quickly.
– In the case of any petroleum gasoline fire, flames should
never be extinguished unless the fuel supply valve can be
turned OFF. By not doing so, if the fire is extinguished and
the supply of fuel is not turned OFF, an explosion hazard
could be created.
– Gasoline expands or contracts with ambient temperatures.
Never fill the gasoline tank to full capacity, as gasoline
needs room to expand if temperatures rise.
When adding or removing gasoline:
– DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
– Turn the engine off and let it cool for at least two minutes
before removing the gasoline cap. Loosen the cap slowly to
relieve pressure in the tank.
– Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
– DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the engine at the gas
station. Always use an approved fuel container to transfer
the fuel to the engine.
– DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank.
– Always keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat and other sources of ignition.
When starting the engine:
– DO NOT attempt to start a damaged engine.
– Always make certain that the gasoline cap, air filter, spark
plug, fuel lines and exhaust system are properly in place.
– Always allow spilled gasoline to evaporate fully before
attempting to start the engine.
– Always make certain that the chipper-shredder is resting
firmly on level ground.