Product Manual

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⚠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 away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
 Keep hands and feet away from inlet and discharge openings.
 Avoid burns from engine by not touching hot exhaust.
 Check that the split housing is fastened shut.
 Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust
mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection
systems, and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never stand at a higher level
than the base of the machine when feeding material into it. Ensure that there are no tripping
hazards in the feed area.
 Carbon Monoxide Warning. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that
can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while
using the chipper, shut off the engine and get to fresh air immediately. See a doctor. You may
have carbon monoxide poisoning.
⚠WARNING
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
 Make sure that the machine is properly adjusted, set up correctly and the hose is empty before
starting the machine.
 Never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn off the engine, wait for the impeller 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.
 Do not feed metal, rocks, bottles, cans or any other non-botanical objects into the machine.
Inspect wood for nails or other foreign objects.
 Make sure the machine has come to a complete stop and disconnect the spark plug wire before
freeing a jam or clog, emptying the bag, filling the gas tank, or performing any maintenance or
repairs.
 Never direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator.
 Never attempt to reposition or move the debris loader unit while it is running. Doing so could
cause the machine to tip over and cause unexpected injury.