Additional Safety Instructions
for Chipper/Shredders
1.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND MOTOR MANUAL:
These manuals contain
proper operating and safety instructions for this chipper/ shredder.
2.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves when
operating a chipper/shredder. Make sure any bystanders are also wearing safety
equipment.
3.
ENGINE OPERATION:
Refer to the motor manual for operating instructions and
gasoline motor safety warnings.
4.
HAND SAFETY:
DO NOT put hands or other body parts into hopper, funnel, or outlet
while the blades are turning. The chipper/shredder can drag you into the blade,
causing amputation of fingers, hands or other body parts. DO NOT touch the exhaust
during or immediately after operation to prevent burns.
5.
CLOTHING:
DO NOT wear loose clothing, neckties, scarves, or jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. DO NOT wear clothing or gloves with pull ties or straps.
This type of clothing could get tangled with material that is being shredded, pulling
you into the chipper/shredder.
6.
OPERATING LOCATION:
Set up the chipper/shredder on firm, level, grass or dirt.
DO NOT set up the chipper/shredder on gravel, asphalt, concrete, or stone. The
chips are expelled from the machine with enough force to ricochet off of hard
surfaces and cause serious injury. DO NOT set up the chipper/shredder in a location
where sparks or heat from the motor could cause a fire.
7.
SECURE FOOTING:
Placing the chipper/shredder on a slope or slippery surface may
cause the operator to fall into the machine, causing burns from the motor, or an
amputation if an arm accidentally goes into the hopper. Wear non-slip, closed toed
shoes or boots to maintain secure footing.
8.
JAMS AND CLOGGING:
Turn the chipper/shredder
OFF
, allow all moving parts to
come to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire before attempting to
free a jam or clog.
9.
FEEDING MATERIAL:
Hold branches and brush loosely, and allow the
chipper/shredder to draw the material in. The machine sometimes will draw material
in very quickly and your hand may be drawn in if you are holding tightly. If the blades
hit a hard object, or if the machine begins to make an unusual noise or vibration,
immediately shut the chipper/shredder
OFF
.
10.
TURN OFF CHIPPER/SHREDDER:
Turn
OFF
the machine, allow all moving parts to
come to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire before moving the
machine, emptying the bag, unclogging the inlets or outlets, filling the gas tank, or
performing maintenance and repairs.
11.
STARTING THE CHIPPER/SHREDDER:
Make sure the hopper and funnel are
empty when starting the machine. The pull start cord may stop suddenly causing the
chipper/shredder to fall over or injure your hand or arm.
12.
CLEANING CHIPPER/SHREDDER:
Allow the motor to cool off, then brush dust and
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