Operating instructions

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SAFETY RULES
GENERAL
The safety alert symbol shown here is used to
alert you to important safety information that
must be read, fully understood, and followed at all times
when handling, transporting, operating, servicing, or
storing your chipper/shredder unit.
Each safety alert symbol is followed by a "signal word"
that advised you of the relative intensity, or level, of the
hazard the safety alert instructions pertain to.
The following list of signal words is being provided to
help you understand the intensity levels associated with
each signal word used in this manual.
Safe operation of the chipper/shredder unit requires that
all operating and safety instructions be obeyed by
everyone who uses, services, or otherwise handles the
unit.
Although the instructions and warnings appearing in this
manual cover most normal operating conditions,
everyone using the chipper/shredder unit must also
always follow safe work practices while operating,
servicing, or handling the chipper/shredder unit under
any conditions not specifically covered in this manual.
SETTING UP
• Although most assembly has been done at the
factory, your chipper/shredder unit requires minor
assembly and the addition of engine oil before it can
be used. Never attempt to start or operate the unit
unless the chipper cone and shredder hopper have
been properly installed and engine oil has been
added.
• Perform the required assembly in an area where the
chipper/shredder can be handled comfortably. Never
attempt to assemble the unit unless the engine/base
assembly can be held or securely positioned for
assembly needs.
• Use proper hand tools for assembling the chipper/
shredder. Never use tools such as adjustable open-
end wrenches that can slip off hardware as it’s being
fastened. Never use toothed gripping pliers which
may damage hardware and make removal difficult.
• Always use only the hardware provided with this unit
for assembly. Never substitute parts, or mix the
proper position of parts during assembly. If a part is
missing, contact your local dealer for an exact
replacement.
• Assemble the unit in the sequence indicated in the
assembly instructions. Make sure all hardware is
properly tightened after assembly is completed and
before starting the unit.
• Make sure all required hardware has been installed.
Never attempt to start or operate the unit unless you
are sure that all required hardware has been used.
• Inspect the shredder hopper and chipper cone for any
debris, loose hardware, or other material that may
have fallen in during unpacking and assembly.
Always disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug, before removing any objects.
• Never fill the fuel tank indoors! Gasoline vapors are
explosive, and can easily travel unnoticed to sources
of ignition, such as pilot lights or open flames on
water heaters, furnaces, stoves, or dryers, sparks
from electric motors and other electrical appliances,
The signal word "DANGER" is used when a serious
injury or fatality will result if the safety instructions
that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
DANGER
The signal word "WARNING" is used when a serious
injury or fatality could result if the safety
instructions that follow this signal word are not
obeyed.
WARNING
The signal word "CAUTION" is used when personal
injury, or property or equipment damage could
result if the safety instructions that follow this
signal word are not obeyed.
CAUTION
You must read and understand this manual and
all safety instructions and labeling completely,
before attempting to assemble, setup, transport,
operate, service, or install any options or
accessories on this unit.
This chipper/shredder is a powerful machine
designed for chipping of tree limbs and branches
up to 2-1/2” in diameter (3” on 8hp or 10hp model),
and is capable of amputating or causing serious
injury to fingers, hands, feet, and other extremities
if accidental contact with rotating chipper and
shredder blades should occur.
Always keep hands, feet, and other extremities out
of the shredder hopper, chipper cone, and
discharge area, and never wear loose fitting
clothing or jewelry that could get caught on tree
limbs, branches, or rotating parts, and pull your
hands, or other body parts into the rotating chipper/
shredder blades.
DANGER