Product Manual

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aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
 Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
 Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
 Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. This
product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
 Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
 Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the Wood chipper in confined work
areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
 Do not use the Wood chipper where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite
the flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
 Make sure no children or bystanders are within 50 ft. of chipping operation.
 Protect cars, windows and other objects within 50 ft. from flying debris.
 This machine is to be operated by one person only. When operating the machine, only stand in
the operator feed area.
 Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the Wood chipper.
 Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury
and/or property damage if contacted.
 Do not tilt or transport the machine while it is operating. Only operate this machine in open space
(e.g. not close to a wall or other fixed object) on a flat, level surface away from.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use
the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves secure. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in branches and pulled into