Harper 5400, Operator'S Manual

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Chipper/Shredder
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SAFETY WARNING!
• Obtain and wear safety glasses
when operating this machine. Do
not wear loose fitting clothing. Op-
erator should always wear heavy-
duty gloves, boots, and other ar-
ticles of clothing.
• A safe operator is one who prac-
tices safety and uses good common
sense to protect him or herself from
sharp objects and branches.
• Move the Chipper/Shredder to a
clear level area outdoors before
operating.
Do not operate on uneven, paved or
other hard surfaced areas. Do not
operate in the vicinity of bystand-
ers.
• To avoid personal injury, always
keep face and body parts away from
feed openings. Never over-reach
and keep proper footing and bal-
ance.
CS-5400 PTO Powered Model
1. Obtain and wear safety goggles before
operating the Chipper/Shredder.
2. Check feed housings for children, pets
and foreign objects before operating.
3. Mount PTO Chipper/Shredder to 3-point
of tractor and connect PTO shaft to tractor
output shaft.
4. Adjust center link on tractor so that the
Chipper/Shredder is setting level at the
ground surface.
5. Move the Chipper/Shredder to a clear
level area outdoors before operating. Do
not operate on uneven, paved or other
hard surfaced areas. Do not operate in
the vicinity of bystanders.
6. Engage tractor PTO to begin operation.
CS-1800 18 HP Gas Powered Model
1. Obtain and wear safety goggles before
operating the Chipper/Shredder.
2. Check feed housings for children, pets
and foreign objects before operating.
3. Before operating, fill the tank with
gasoline. (Refer to engine manual for
further information.)
4. Make sure the vent cap on the fuel tank is
open at least a quarter of a turn. (If the
vent is completely closed the engine will
vapor lock and not run.
5. Move the Chipper/Shredder to a clear
level area outdoors before operating. Do
not operate on uneven, paved or other
hard surfaced areas. Do not operate in
the vicinity of bystanders.
6. Open throttle to half way and place the
choke lever to the full open position.
7. Turn the key switch to the start position
and release as soon as the engine starts.
DO NOT TURN THE STARTER OVER
FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS.
8. Once the engine is running, gradually
move the choke lever to the off position,
and allow the engine to warm up before
opening the throttle to full speed.
9. When restarting a warm engine, it should
not be necessary to use the choke lever.
If choking is necessary, open the lever
only halfway. (Refer to engine manual for
more information.)
10. Move engagement handle on machine to
begin operation.
SAFETY WARNING!
Do not exceed 30 MPH when towing the
unit. Travel at speeds that are appropriate
for conditions and always use safety
chains.
SAFETY WARNING!
Gasoline is highly flammable and can be
highly explosive. See Safety Guidelines
section for more information.
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