Minuteman CV-9408BSP, Operation & Care

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OPERATION AND SAFETY
18. Keep your face and body safely away from chipper chute. When chipping, stand on either side of
chute and keep arms perpendicular (at a 90° angle) to chute inlet.
19. Do not overreach when feeding material into chipper chute. Keep proper balance and footing at
all times.
20. Do not operate equipment with vacuum snout unless collection bag is installed.
21. Shut off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug before transporting
the machine in a vehicle or trailer.
22. Before removing or installing collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
23. Empty the collection bag after each use. Decomposing debris could generate enough heat to
catch fire. Before emptying the collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
24. Exercise extreme caution on slopes and avoid excessively steep slopes. On the self propelled
model, do not shift gears on slopes.
25. Never operate this equipment at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
26. Do not allow any part of the engine, especially around the cooling fins and muffler, to become
clogged with leaves, oil, grease or any other combustible material.
27. When operating without the collection bag installed, do not use your hands or feet to remove
material from the ground beneath the discharge area. Use a long-handled shovel or a long stick
to safely remove materials.
28. Remove hearing protection and watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing roadways.
29. Never leave equipment unattended when engine is running. Shut off engine and disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug before leaving equipment.
30. Use only attachments and accessories that are approved for use with this equipment.
31. Operate equipment only in daylight or in good artificial light.
32. Do not operate equipment unless the rubber retainer flap inside the chipper chute is in good
condition , is securely installed, and is hanging freely inside the chute.
33. Do not tamper with the engine governor settings. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed and protects the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by excessive
speed. Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists.
34. This equipment is provided with a safety interlock system which prevents the engine from starting
unless a vacuuming attachment and the fan cover are installed. It is also designed to shut off the
engine if the operator attempts to remove a vacuuming attachment or the fan cover while the
engine is running. Never attempt to disconnect or to otherwise defeat the purpose of this system.
If the interlock system fails to operate properly, shut off the engine and do not operate this
equipment until the system has been repaired and is functioning properly. Before using the
equipment each day, check the operation of the safety interlock system as explained in this
Manual.