Deutscher GARDEN CHIPPER 750, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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operaTion:
1. Before starting the machine, look into the hopper to ensure it is empty.
2. Keep your face and body away from the feed intake opening.
3. Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing inside the hopper, the discharge
area, or near any moving part.
4. Keep proper balance at all times. Do not overreach. Never stand at a higher level than the
base of the machine when feeding material into it.
5. Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating the machine.
6. When feeding material into the machine, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks,
bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not included.
7. If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign objects or if the machine should start making
any unusual noise or vibration, shut off the power source and allow the machine to stop.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and take the following steps.
• Inspect for damage.
• Check for, and tighten, any loose parts.
• Have any damaged parts replaced or repaired with parts of equivalent specifications.
8. Do not allow processed material to build up in the discharge zone; this may prevent proper
discharge and may result in kickback of material through the feed intake opening.
9. If the machine becomes clogged, shut off the engine, disengage the clutch (lower the lever)
and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing debris.
10. Keep the engine clear of debris and other accumulations to prevent damage to the engine,
overheating or a possible fire.
11. Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good working condition.
12. Do not tamper with the engine governor settings; the governor controls the safe maximum
speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by over-speeding.
Seek authorised service if a problem exists.
13. Do not move the machine while the engine is running.
14. Shut off the engine using the electrical switch whenever you leave the work area.
15. Do not tilt the machine while the power source is running.
16. Even when wearing safety glasses, do not look into the hopper, while the machine is running.
Material may be ejected at high speed.
SAFETY PROCEDURES