heater, clothes dryer or furnace.
G. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Shut down the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes
before making adjustments or repairs.
H. Never tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The governor controls the maximum safe
operation speed and protects the engine. Over-speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause
damage to the engine and to the other moving parts of the machine. If required, see your
authorized dealer for engine governor adjustments.
I.
Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
J. Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
K. Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover removed. Removal
of such parts could create a fire hazard. Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.
L. The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn; do not touch.
General Safety
WARNING
Operating this Wood Chipper safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious
injury. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions
when operating:
A. Your Wood Chipper is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The
machine is designed to Chip Woods. Do not use it for any other purpose.
B. Know how to stop the Wood Chipper quickly.
C. Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surface. Exercise caution to avoid
slipping or falling.
D. See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories.
E. Never use the machine without ensuring that all guards and shields are in place.
F. Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the
Wood Chipper. This includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your machine could cause
personal injuries and property damage and will invalid your warranty.
G. If the machine start to make an unusual noise or vibrate, shut down the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes
for engine to cool down, then inspect for damage. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Check damaged parts and clean, repair and/or replace as necessary.
H. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
I.
Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedure, shut down the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5
minutes for machine to cool down.
J. Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the Wood Chipper. Allow only
responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine.
K. Never overload or attempt to chip woods beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. It could
result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
L. While using, don't hurry or take things for granted. When in doubt about the equipment or your
surroundings stop the machine and take time to look things over.
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