Safety & Operating Instructions

Road Towing Safety (For Highway Accessory Only)
• Before towing, be certain the Gravity Self-Feeding Wood Chipper is correctly and securely attached to the towing
vehicle and the safety chains are in place. Leave slack in the chains to allow for turning.
• Never allow anyone to ride on the Gravity Self-Feeding Wood Chipper.
• Never transport anything on the machine.
• Obey local, state, and federal regulations when you tow the chipper on public roads and highways.
• Note: Some states may require the machine to be registered with the state department of motor vehicles.
• Allow for added length in driving situations, e.g., when turning, parking, and crossing intersections.
• Adjust your towing speed for terrain and conditions. Do not exceed 45 mph while towing the chipper.
• Towing the machine can affect handling of the tow vehicle:
− The chipper might track at an angle to the tow vehicle.
− The machine can turn tighter than the tow vehicle.
− Never back up the tow vehicle with the chipper attached. The machine can jackknife, causing damage to itself
and/or the tow vehicle.
• Long distance towing is not recommended. The Gravity Self-Feeding Wood Chipper does not have springs to absorb
road shock and will tend to bounce on rough roads. Extended towing can cause unnecessary wear.
General Safety
Operating this chipper safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious injury. Unsafe operation can
create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this chipper:
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their
property, and themselves.
• Your Gravity Self-Feeding Wood Chipper is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The
design of this
machine is to chip wood. Do not use it for any other purpose.
• Ensure you know the steps on how to stop the chipper properly (see chapter 3).
• Operate this machine on a level surface only. Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surface.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Keep your face and body back from the chipper hopper to avoid accidental bounce back of any material.
• When feeding material into the chipper hopper, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, or other foreign
objects are not included. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.
• Never allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge
and
can result in kickback from the chipper hopper.
• Always stop the engine when moving the Gravity Self-Feeding Wood Chipper.
• Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
• Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by
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