User's Manual
Rev: 07/2010
Brush Master™ Chipper/Shredder with 2-Way Feed
5
Heavy Duty Power Equipment
Safety Information
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the chipper/
shredder is to be used. Remove all rocks, bottles,
cans, or other foreign objects which could be picked up
or thrown and cause personal injury or damage to the
machine.
2. Avoid discharging chipped material out of the
discharge chute against a wall or on asphalt, concrete,
or other hard surfaces as material being ejected could
ricochet, causing injury to you or bystanders.
3. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles to
protect eyes during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair.
4. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting
pants and shirts. Loose fitting clothing or jewelry can
be caught in movable parts. Wear leather work gloves
when feeding material in the chipper chute.
5. Before starting the engine, check bolts and screws for
proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe
working condition. Also, visually inspect the chipper
shredder at frequent intervals for any damage.
6. Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as
necessary.
7. To avoid personal injury or property damage use
extreme care in handling gasoline.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine
is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
f. Never over fill fuel tank. Leave at least 1/2 inch
open below bottom of filler neck to provide space
for fuel expansion.
g. Tighten gasoline cap securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment. Move machine to another area and
wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
i. Never store machine or fuel container inside near
an open flame, spark, or pilot light (e.g., furnace,
water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc.).
j. To reduce the fire hazard, keep machine free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up
oil or fuel spills and remove any fuel soaked
debris.
k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before
storing.
8. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except where specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
Safety Label Locations
These labels warn you of potential hazards that can
cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label
comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your GXi
Outdoor Power dealer for a replacement.
Safety Information
GXi Outdoor Power products are designed to give safe
and dependable service if operated according to
instructions. Read and understand this owner’s manual
before operating your power equipment.
Operator Responsibility
Know how to stop your power equipment quickly in case
of emergency. Understand the use of all controls and
connections. Be sure that anyone who operates this
power equipment receives proper instruction. Do not let
children operate the power equipment without parental
supervision.
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use of this chipper/shredder to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings
and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
Note: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper/shredder.