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OPERATION Section 4
Operating Precautions
This chipper/shredder is designed and tested to offer reasonably safe service, however, failure to
operate it in accordance with the following instructions may result in personal injury or death.
Operating Instructions
1. Mount the chipper/shredder according to instructions in Section 3.1.
A rear weight bar with 4 weights is recommended.
2. Wear safety glasses at all times while operating the machine. Also wear heavy boots, gloves, and
adequate clothing to protect from branches and other sharp or harmful objects. Avoid wearing
loose-fitting clothing.
3. Do not operate the chipper/shredder in the vicinity of bystanders. Do not allow minors or the
inexperienced to operate this machine.
4. By using the front lift to transport the machine, move it to a clear level area outdoors. Set the parking brake
on the tractor. Do not operate the chipper/shredder on a paved, concrete or hard gravel surface.
Discharged material may rebound. Lower machine before operating. Do not operate in transport
position.
5. Before starting the machine, make sure the cutting chamber is empty.
6. When feeding shreddable material into the machine, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks,
bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not fed into the feeding chamber.
7. If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object, or if the machine should start making an unusual
noise or vibration or become clogged, immediately push the emergency stop switch, stop engine and
allow the machine to come to a complete stop. Take the following steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Clear the debris.
c. Replace or repair any damaged parts.
d. Check for and tighten any loose parts.
8. Keep face and body away from the feed opening. Do not allow hands, feet or clothing inside the feeding
chamber or discharge chute. Do not overreach. Keep proper balance and footing at all times.