Safety & Operating Instructions

General Safety Continued
• If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration,
shut down the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop (the flywheel will continue rotating for a
while after the engine is shut down), disconnect spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting, then wait 5 minutes before inspecting for clogging or damage. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble. Clean and repair and/or replace damaged parts.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
• Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Never carry passengers on your machine.
• Never overload or attempt to chip material beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation; see chapter 3. PERSONAL
INJURY or damage to the machine could result.
• While using the Gravity Self-Feeding Wood Chipper, don't hurry or take things for granted. When in doubt about the
equipment or your surroundings, stop the machine and take the time to look things over.
• Never operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Use the machine only in daylight.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment in good operating condition.
A Note to All Users
Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine
using hydrocarbon fuels without an engine spark arrester. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands. All GRAVITY
SELF-FEEDING WOOD CHIPPERS shipped to California, New Mexico and Washington State are provided with spark
arresters. Failure of the owner or operator to maintain this equipment in compliance with state regulations is a misdemeanor
under California law and may be in violation of other state and/or federal regulations. Contact your local fire marshal or forest
service for specific information in your area.
No list of warnings and cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the operator
must apply common sense and operate this Gravity Self-Feeding Wood Chipper in a safe manner. Contact us at
www.MacKissic.com or call (800)-348-1117 for assistance.
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