BE-WCGR4XXX USER MANUAL
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GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting
2. Locate the Chipper on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable of supporting the weight of the Chipper and
any additional tools and equipment.
3. Do not attempt to use the machine on a slope or slick surface.
4. Dress appropriately when operating the wood chipper. Always wear sturdy footwear and safety goggles.
Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes and never operate the chipper shredder with bare feet. Do
not wear loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts.
5. Never place your hands, fingers, feet, or any other part of your body close to the Discharge Opening while
the Chipper is in operation.
6. Do not look into the Chipper in-feed bin or Discharge Opening when the machine is running.
7. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the unit. Keep children
away from the equipment, especially while it is operating.
8. Be sure the area is clear of other people before operating. Stop the unit if anyone enters the area.
9. Always maintain secure footing and solid balance while starting or operating the chipper. Never lean
directly over the machine.
10. Operate the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
11. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
12. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.
13. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents occurring to other people or property.
14. Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
15. Thoroughly inspect where equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
16. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFETY
DANGER: THE WOOD CHIPPER HAS SPINNING BLADES THAT CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET. DO
NOT PLACE HANDS OR FEET IN THE IN-FEEDING BIN, OR DISCHARGE CHUTE.
WARNING: THIS UNIT DISCHARGES DEBRIS AT HIGH SPEEDS. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES
DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE IN THE AREA WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING. IF SOMEONE DOES ENTER THE
AREA, SHUT THE UNIT OFF IMMEDIATELY UNTIL THEY LEAVE. ORGANIZE THE WORK AREA PRIOR
TO STARTING WORK.
• Never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn off the engine, wait for the rotor 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.
• Never direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the operator.
• Always stand to the side of the chipper when feeding tree limbs and branches into the unit, as tree limbs,
branches, and harder woods may kick back while being chipped.
• Always keep hands out of the wood chipper in-feed bin when feeding materials. Never wrap fingers tightly
around branches as you are feeding them into the unit, as a sudden inward surge could pull your hands and
arms into the unit.
• Never allow material to build up in the discharge area, as this may cause new material being fed into the
machine to kickback with sufficient force to injure you or other bystanders.
• Never allow material to build up around the engine during wood chipper operation. This could result in a
fire, or overheating of the engine.
• Never attempt to reposition or move the wood chipper while it is running. Doing so could cause the
machine to tip over, and reaching to steady the unit could result in accidental insertion of your hands into
the chipper bin areas.
• Never continue to operate the machine if it starts making unusual noise or vibration. Shut the engine off
immediately, allow the rotor to stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and secure the wire away from the
