Use and Care Manual

Keep your face and body back from the chipper hopper and
discharge chute to avoid injury from accidental bounce back of
material.
Never reach with your hands inside the feed hopper past the
rubber ap while operating the machine.
Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is
hot.
Do not tilt the machine while the engine is running.
Never operate this machine without the feed hopper or discharge
chute properly attached.
FEEDING MATERIALS
Feed only clean materials into the machine. Foreign matter such
as soil, sand, grit, stones, pieces of metal, etc. will damage the
sharp edge of the cutting knives. Root balls and dead wood will
also dull the blades quickly.
Avoid feeding pine needles, ax and cabbage tree leaves into the
machine; these stringy materials can wrap around the rotor shaft
and work their way into the bearing.
Avoid feeding short, stubby pieces of wood into the machine;
they tend to bounce and spin in the feed hopper. Feed these short
pieces together with longer pieces. After becoming familiar with
the machine, prune to suit its capabilities.
This machine is self-feeding, do not force branches into the
blades. Allow the machine to automatically feed through. Allow
time for the machine to reach the highest spinning revolutions
before feeding the next load of branches.
OPERATING ZONE
UNCLOGGING
Never allow processed material to build up in the discharge area.
This can prevent proper discharge and result in kickback from the
chipper hopper.
Never attempt to unclog either the feed hopper or discharge
chute while the engine is running. Immediately shut off the
engine, allow the cutting disk to come to a complete stop, and
then remove the clogged material. Inspect for damage and check
for any loose parts for repair or replacement.
Whenever you leave the operating position or if you have to
remove processed material, leaves, or debris from the machine,
always shut down the engine, and ensure the engine is switched
to “off” to prevent accidental starting, and wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop.
Before opening the cutting disk housing, always make sure the
engine is switched off, the cutting disk is at a complete standstill,
and the belt drive is disengaged.
MOVING
Move the machine at least 10 feet away from the refueling point
before starting engine.
This chipper shredder is for movement by hand only. Never
attempt to tow the machine on public highways, roads, or
thoroughfares.
Always stop the engine before moving the machine, and watch
out for sharp objects that could pierce the tires.
MACHINE USE AND CARE
Position the machine in such a way that it can not move during
maintenance, cleaning, adjustment, assembly of accessories or
spare parts, as well as under storage.
Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your
application. The correct machine will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.
Do not run the engine at a high speed when you are not working.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
This machine has two rotating cutting knives capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Keep hands and
feet out of openings while machine is running. Failure to observe
these safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
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