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2.7 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Please remember it is important that you read and
heed the safety signs on the Chipper-Shredder.
Clean or replace all safety signs if they cannot
be clearly read and understood. They are there
for your safety, as well as the safety of others.
The safe use of this machine is strictly up to you,
the operator.
2. All things with moving parts are potentially haz-
ardous. There is no substitute for a cautious,
safe-minded operator who recognizes potential
hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
The manufacturer has designed this Chipper-
Shredder to be used with all its safety equipment
properly attached, to minimize the chance of
accidents. Study this manual to make sure you
have all safety equipment attached.
3. Close and secure rotor cover before operating.
Install any guards that have been removed.
4. Close and secure all guards, deflectors and
shields before starting and operating.
5. Read and understand operator's manual before
starting. Review safety instructions annually.
6. Personal protection equipment including hearing
protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes,
and gloves are recommended during assembly,
installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining,
repairing, removal, or moving. Do not allow
long hair, loose-fitting clothing, or jewellery to
be around moving parts.
7. Never place any part of your body where it would
be in danger if movement should occur during
assembly, installation, operation, maintenance,
repairing, unplugging or moving.
8. Turn machine off, stop and disable engine, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
9. Do not run machine inside a closed building to
prevent asphyxiation from engine exhaust.
10. Use care when feeding material into Chipper-
Shredder. Do not send metal, bottles, cans,
rocks, glass or other foreign material into
Chipper-Shredder. If foreign material enters
Chipper-Shredder, stop machine, turn engine
off and wait for all moving parts to stop before
removing material and/or unplugging. Inspect
machine for damaged or loose parts before
resuming work.
11. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while operat-
ing this equipment. Consult your doctor about
operating this machine while taking prescription
medications.
12. Do not allow riders on this machine at any time.
There is no safe place for any riders.
13. Never allow children or unauthorized people to
operate or be around this machine.
14. Do not reach into shredder or feed hopper open-
ings when the engine is running. Be sure the
shredder hopper hinged gate is in good condition
and functions as required.
15. Keep the working area clean and free of de-
bris to prevent tripping. Operate only on level
ground.
16. Do not point discharge at people, animals or
buildings. Rotor can expel wood chips fast
enough to cause injury.
17. Do not move or transport Chipper-Shredder
when the rotor is turning.
2.8 REFUELLING SAFETY
1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
2. Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refu-
elling. Clean up spilled fuel before restarting
engine.
3. Do not refuel the machine
while smoking or when
near open flame or sparks.
4. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
5. Prevent fires by keeping
machine clean of accu-
mulated trash, grease and
debris.
2.9 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not children to play on or around the
stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.
