Use and Care Manual

Operator’s Manual
Chipper Shredders
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DANGER
THE CHIPPER SHREDDER HAS SPINNING BLADES
THAT CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET. DO NOT
PLACE HANDS OR FEET IN THE HOPPER OR CHIPPER
CONE, OR DISCHARGE CHUTE.
WARNING
THIS UNIT DISCHARGES DEBRIS AT HIGH SPEEDS.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND DO NOT
OPERATE WITHOUT THE DEBRIS BAG IN PLACE.
DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE IN THE AREA WHILE THE
UNIT IS RUNNING. IF SOMEONE DOES ENTER THE
AREA, SHUT THE UNIT OFF IMMEDIATELY UNTIL
THEY LEAVE. ORGANIZE THE WORK AREA PRIOR TO
STARTING WORK.
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
manual and on the unit before starting
• Dress appropriately when operating the chipper
shredder. Always wear sturdy footwear and safety
goggles. Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes,
and never operate the chipper shredder with bare feet.
Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught in
moving parts.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the unit (local regulations can
restrict operator age).
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before
operating. Stop the unit if anyone enters the area.
• Always maintain secure footing and solid balance while
starting or operating the chipper shredder. Never lean
directly over the machine.
• Operate the machine only in daylight or good articial
light.
• Do not operate the unit while under the inuence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating
this unit.
• Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents
occurring to other people or property.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on or near
any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting any applicable local or state laws.
Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
• Never operate the machine without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
• Thorougly inspect where equipment is to be used and
remove all forgein objects.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or trac.
PRODUCTSPECIFIC SAFETY
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
• Always operate the chipper shredder outdoors, on a
rm, level, earthen or grassy surface where the unit will
be stable and stay in position. Never attempt to operate
the unit on a slope, or on a wet or slippery surface
where you could slip and fall toward the chipper cone or
hopper openings.
• Do not operate without the debris bag in place because
this unit discharges debris at high speeds. If the unit is
operated on hard ground, asphalt, concrete, or other
hard surfaces without the collection bag in place.
material can ricochet o of the hard surface and cause
an unsafe condition for users and bystanders.
• Always obey the size limitations for tree limbs and
branches stated in the Waste Materials Guide portion of
this manual.
• Never leave the machine running unattended. Always
turn o the engine, wait for the rotor to come to a
complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug before
leaving the area. Always move the unit to a safe storage
area when not in use.
• Never direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the operator.
• Always stand to the side of the chipper cone when
feeding tree limbs and branches into the unit, as tree
limbs, branches, and harder woods may kick back while
being chipped.
• Always keep hands out of the chipper cone and
shredder hopper when feeding materials. Never wrap
ngers tightly around branches as you are feeding them
into the unit, as a sudden inward surge could pull your
hands and arms into the unit.
• Never allow material to build up in the discharge area
or shredding chamber, as this may cause new material
being fed into the machine to kickback with sucient
force to injure you or other bystanders.
• Never allow material to build up around the engine
during chipper shredder operation. This could result in a
re, or overheating of the engine.
• Never attempt to reposition or move the chipper