PART IV: Operating the Wood Chipper
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Wood Chipper before beginning
the steps outlined in this chapter.
WARNING
A. Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or warnings listed in “PART I:
General Safety Rules” before operating the WOOD CHIPPER. If any doubt or question arises about
the correct or safe method of performing anything found in this manual, please contact the dealers
in your area.
B. When operating the Wood Chipper, make sure you are standing in the safe operating area
(OPERATOR ZONE). You must stay in the safe operating area at all times when the ram is in motion
(whether extending or retracting). Never place any part of your body into a position that causes an
unsafe operating condition.
C. Before loading and operating the Wood Chipper, always wear protective gear, including safety
goggles, hearing protection, tight-fitting gloves without draw strings or loose cuffs, and steel-toed
shoes.
D. Knowing the correct and incorrect methods of Chipping woods. Never using an incorrect or unsafe
method.
Starting
1. Position your Wood Chipper on flat, dry ground, and then stop the front wheel with brake, make
sure the machine cannot be moved.
2. Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is in the “ON” position.
3. Move the choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (should only be needed if the engine is
cold).
4. Move the throttle control lever to the “FAST” position.
5. Recoil Start: Turn the Ignition Switch to the “On” position. Grasp the recoil starter handle and
slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord retract a little bit then pull the cord rapidly to start
the engine. One or two pulls usually starts the engine.
6. Electric Start: Turn and hold the Key in the start position until Engine starts then let the Key return
to run position.
7. Move the choke control lever (if used for cold engine) slowly back to the “RUN” position when the
engine is running well.
8. If the Wood Chipper has not been running (cold engine), warm up the engine by running the engine
at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes, then advance the engine throttle control to the maximum speed.
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