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Pow’R’kraft Chipper 4
Revision 9/22/16
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the machine.
Do not overreach. Do not operate the machine
while barefoot or when wearing sandals or
similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective
footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Keep proper footing and balance at all time.
This enables better control of the machine in
unexpected situations.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine is off
before transporting the machine or performing
any maintenance or service on the unit.
Transporting or performing maintenance or service
on a machine with engine on invites accidents.
Fuel safety
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Take precautions when
using to reduce the chance of serious personal
injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use
an approved fuel storage container while in a
clean, well-ventilated outdoor. Do not smoke,
or allow sparks, open flames or other sources
of ignition near the area while adding fuel or
operating the unit. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as
tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts
and connections to avoid sparking or arcing.
These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool
before filling the fuel tank. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
Do not operate the machine with known leaks
in the fuel system.
Loose the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than 12.5mm (1/2”) below the bottom of the
filler neck to provide space for expansion as the
heat of the engine can cause fuel to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely and wipe up spilt fuel. Never operate
the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilt
fuel. If fuel is spilt, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed
and approved for this purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area,
safely away from sparks, open flames or other
sources of ignition.
Never store fuel or machine with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach a spark, open flame, or other sources
of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace,
clothes dryer and the like. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
Machine use and care
Position the machine in such a way that it
can not move during maintenance, cleaning,
adjustment, assembly of accessories or spare
parts, as well as under storage.
Do not force the machine. Use the correct
machine for your application. The correct
machine will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it is designed.
Do not change the engine governor settings
or over-speed the engine. The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.
Do not run the engine at a high speed when
you are not working.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
This machine has two rotating cutting knives
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Keep hands and feet out of
openings while machine is running. Failure to
observe these safety instructions could result
in serious injury or death.
Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes
and hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or
muffler. These parts get extremely hot from
operation. They remain hot for a short time
after you turn off the unit. Allow the engine
to cool before doing maintenance or making
adjustments.
