Forest Master Model: FM6DD-MUL/FM6DDES-MUL/FM4DDE-MUL
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Safety
General Safety
• The person using the machine must have adequate knowledge of the functioning
and operation of the machine and must have read the manual.
• Operators must be over the age of 18 and must not be under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or any other substance that has an adverse effect on reaction
speed.
• The material to be fed into the machine should only be garden waste, etc, that is
free from nails, screws etc.
• The machine should be positioned on dry, level ground in the proper upright
position and there must be no tripping or slipping hazards in the vicinity that
could cause harm to the operator.
• Make sure the blades are in good condition and secure.
• Check that all bolts are tight and secure, especially on the hopper and discharge
chute.
• Only use the mulcher in adequate lighting (i.e. sunlight or sufficient artificial
light).
• Never use either the petrol or electric mulcher in the rain.
Operation Safety
• When operating the mulcher, always wear gloves, ear defenders, helmet and
visor or safety glasses and appropriate clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery.
• The mulcher should be operated by one person only. Any other bystanders must
always be at least 50 feet from the work area.
• Do not operate the FM6DD-MUL inside or in a confined space; the exhaust from
the engine contains carbon monoxide which is poisonous.
• Never overload or attempt to mulch waste beyond the manufacturer’s
recommendation. It could result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
• Never place any part of your body inside the feed hopper or the discharge chute.
Fragments of garden waste that have not self-fed into the machine should only
be pushed with other garden waste that you are feeding into the mulcher.
• If the mulcher gets jammed you must immediately stop the engine or motor.
• Obstructed fragments inside the hopper should only be removed when the motor
is turned off and the drum has stopped rotating.
• Never leave the mulcher unattended while the motor is running.
• Never move in front of the discharge chute.
• Ensure no fragments remain inside the mulcher when turning it off.
• Always take into account the time delay needed from switching the machine off
for the knife drum to come to a halt.
Safety Instructions
